Inder Mohan Verma

Cell Genesys is a development-stage biotechnology firm focuses on gene-modification technologies to treat cancer. The company's lead product technology is its GVAX vaccine platform. Cell Genesys is working on GVAX vaccines for lung, prostate, and pancreatic cancer, as well as for leukemia and multiple myeloma, another blood cancer. Its oncolytic viral therapy platform uses specially engineered adenoviruses (such as the common cold) to kill cancer cells; the firm's lead candidate from this platform targets prostate cancer.

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 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.

Founded in 2005, GBP Capital is a venture capital firm located in Greenwich, Connecticut.

Ceregene, Inc. develops pharmaceutical products for neurodegenerative disorders. The company was founded in January 2001 and it is headquartered in Richmond, CA.

Somatix Therapy Corp. researches, develops, and commercialize proprietary processes for the genetic modification of cells and their use in the treatment of human disease. Somatix's assets include its highly efficient gene transfer technology, broad-based intellectual property, and focused product development programs. The company's most advanced clinical development program, the GVAX cancer vaccine, is in Phase I/II clinical trials for the treatment of metastatic renal cell carcinoma, advanced melanoma, and prostate cancer. It is located in Alameda, CA

Jubilant Biosys Ltd. specializes in drug discovery services, proprietary in-house innovation, and strategic investments. Its services include discovery informatics, computational chemistry, structural biology, chemistry, in vitro and in vivo biology, and toxicology. The company was founded by VN Balaji in 2001 and is headquartered in Noida, India.