R. Scott McKenzie

Verax Biomedical, Inc. develops rapid tests for detecting bacterial contaminants in blood cells and tissues. The firm's first target application for its technology is to test for the presence of bacterial contaminants in platelets and bacterial contaminants in platelets and red blood cells represent the greatest lethal infectious risks in transfusion medicine today and no rapid, simple methods are presently available to effectively address this threat. Verax Biomedical was founded by Joe R. Sanders and Joe L. Straight in 1999 and is headquartered in Marlborough, MA.

Scott Laboratories, Inc. is a leading supplier for the North American wine and specialty beverage industry. The American company provides education and innovation to help winemakers and beverage producers improve their craft and skills. The company has introduced commercially available cultured yeast strains and the horizontal pneumatic grape press to North American winemakers. The private company offers an extensive library of articles, guides, and expert advice curated specifically for winemakers, brewers, distillers, and beyond.

Part of Neogen Corp., Gene Trak Systems is an American company that provides food testing services using innovative DNA probe-based products for bacterial contaminants. Gene Trak Systems was acquired by Neogen Corp. from Abbott Molecular, Inc. on August 06, 2001 for $3.50 million.

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution engages in the provision of marine research, engineering, and higher education services. It offers services which include understanding the area of research, program and projects, facilities and services, data and repositories, and MBLWHOI library. The company was founded on January 6, 1930 and is headquartered in Woods Hole, MA.

Abbott Molecular, Inc. manufactures pharmaceuticals and medical products. Its products include genetics and genomics and oncology. The company was founded by Thomas J. Mozer and is headquartered in Abbott Park, IL.

Abbott Diagnostics, Inc. develops, manufactures and sells medical diagnostic instrument, test and automation products. The company is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.