Christina Carlson

Genentech, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets pharmaceutical products for life-threatening medical conditions. It studies various areas including oncology, immunology, neuroscience, ophthalmic diseases, microbial pathogenesis, metabolic diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and opportunistic areas. The company was founded by Herb W. Boyer and Robert A. Swanson in 1976 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, CA.

Novellus Systems, Inc. manufactures and services advanced automated wafer fabrication systems. The company was founded by Brad Mattson on April 11, 1984 and is headquartered in Fremont, CA.

Quidel Corp. engages in the development, manufacture and market of rapid diagnostic testing solutions. Its portfolio includes rapid immunoassays, cardiac immunoassays, specialized diagnostic solutions and molecular diagnostic solutions. The firm products are directly sold to end users and distributors and for professional use in physician offices, hospitals, clinical laboratories, reference laboratories, urgent care clinics, universities, retail clinics, pharmacies and wellness screening centers. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Cellerant Therapeutics, Inc. develops stem cell-based cellular and antibody therapeutics for blood disorders and cancer. The firm focuses on curative therapies for seriously ill patients and is developing a cell-based medicine as a treatment for chemotherapy and radiation-induced neutropenia as well as for Acute Radiation Syndrome. The company was founded by Irving L. Weissman in 2003 and is headquartered in San Carlos, CA.

Sandoz, Inc. develops, manufactures and distributes generic pharmaceutical products. The firm focuses on therapeutic drug categories such as anti-infective, central nervous system disorder treatments, cardiovascular medicines, gastrointestinal agent, oncology therapies, and respiratory therapies. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Princeton, NJ.

Myriad Women's Health, Inc. provides pre-pregnancy genetic testing services. It operates as a medical technology company that gives people access to vital information about their bodies, including DNA analysis for family preparation, and inherited cancers. The firm offers genetic counseling over the phone and gives client direct access to a professional genetics expert who can interpret their report. The company was founded by Ramji Srinivasan, Eric A. Evans, Rishi Kacker and Balaji S. Srinivasan on October 24, 2007 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, CA.

Sprout Group (Sprout) is venture capital subsidiary of Credit Suisse Private Equity LLC founded in 1969. The firm headquartered in New York.

MPM Bioimpact Inc (MPM Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 1996 by Ansbert K. Gadicke and Luke B. Evnin. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Global Factory, Inc. provides collaborative manufacturing execution systems. The firm's software gather, organize & analyze demand, production & quality data from various sources and monitor key indicators & execute business processes to control, manage & optimize distributed manufacturing operations. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

National Academy of Sciences operates as a private, nongovernmental institution that advises on issues related to science and technology. It provides independent, objective analysis and advice and conducts other activities to solve complex problems and inform public policy decisions. The firm also encourages education and research, recognize outstanding contributions to knowledge, and increase public understanding in matters of science. The company was founded on March 3, 1863 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

The American Association for the Advancement of Science provides science related journal, program, and education services. The firm also promotes the responsible use of science in public policy. The company was founded in 1848 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

The National Academy of Medicine (United States) is based in Washington and is focused on improving the health and well-being of individuals through various initiatives. These initiatives include the clinician well-being collaborative, which aims to accelerate the implementation of a national plan for health workforce well-being, and the development of a code of conduct for the use of artificial intelligence in health care. The organization also provides resources to support meaningful community engagement in health and health care programs and policies. Recently, the National Academy of Medicine announced the appointment of Mandy Cohen, a member of the organization, as the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Additionally, the organization has released a publication celebrating 50 years of progress in biomedical science, health, and health care.

The American Philosophical Society is an organization that hosts biannual general meetings for its members, families, and distinguished guests. The non-profit company is based in Philadelphia, PA. The meetings cater to the diverse interests and expertise of attendees and provide a unique opportunity to indulge the audience’s breadth of intellectual curiosity. The society has an exceptional collection of over 13 million manuscripts, objects, books, images, and works of art covering various topics such as early and revolutionary history, natural history, Indian linguistics and culture, nuclear physics, computer development, medical science, genetics and eugenics, and the development of cultural anthropology.

Innovatix LLC provides group purchasing and consulting services. It offers negotiated contract discounts for various product categories, including blood products, capital equipment, enteral nutrition products and equipment, foodservice distribution, supplies and equipment, medical supplies, laboratory services and IT equipment and supplies. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

iTeos Therapeutics SA engages in the discovery of immunomodulators for cancer therapy. It operates as a biotechnology company which focuses on targeting metabolism of the tumor microenvironment through development of small-molecule immunomodulators for cancer treatment. The firm develops small molecules designed to target the tumor microenvironment by inhibiting cancer-induced immune suppression. Targeting such resistance mechanisms will enhance the clinical efficacy of both standards of care treatments as well as the newer immunomodulatory therapies based on the blockade of immune checkpoints. The company was founded in 2011 by Michel Detheux and Benoit Van den Eynde and is headquartered in Gosselies, Belgium.

Alastin Skincare, Inc. develops and markets skin care products that reinvigorate, protect, and maintain healthy skin. It offers skin procedures such as injectables, laser resurfacing, microneedling, peels, photo rejuvination, radio frequency, skin tightening, surgical procedures, and ultra sound therapy. The company was founded by Scott L. Glenn and Cam L. Garner in 2015 and is headquartered in Carlsbad, CA.

IconOVir Bio, Inc. is an American biotechnology company that operates in the field of life sciences. The company was founded in 2018 by Arie S. Belldegrun, Ben Stone. The CEO is Mark A. McCamish.

Asher Biotherapeutics, Inc. engages in the research and development of immunotherapy for cancer. The company was founded by Ivana Djuretic and Andy Yeung in 2019 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, CA.

Pheast Therapeutics Inc is a pre-clinical stage immuno-oncology company that focuses on targeting cancer immune evasion pathways to activate the innate immune system in the fight against cancer. The company is based in Palo Alto, CA. Pheast aims to develop novel therapies for some of the most difficult-to-treat and aggressive cancers, as well as women's cancers including ovarian cancer and breast cancer. The company was founded in 2020 and is led by scientific experts in innate immunity and cancer immunotherapy. Jacopo Leonardi has been the CEO of the company since 2023.

Founded in 1990, Gilead Sciences Ltd. is a pharmaceutical wholesaler that is part of Gilead Sciences, Inc. The private company is based in London, UK and specializes in the distribution of pharmaceutical products.