Michael J. Comb

LifeCell Corp. develops and markets tissue repair products. The firm focuses on reconstructive, urogynecologic and orthopedic surgical procedures. Its products include alloderm, strattice, graft jacket, allocraftdbm and repliform. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Branchburg, NJ.

Ultivue, Inc. engages in provision of biotechnology services. It offers super-resolution imaging, single-molecule and diagnostics services. Its product Multiplex IHC Reagent Kits, a performance marker multiplexing detection and analysis.The company was founded by Peng Yin, David Walt and Ralf Jumgmann in 2015 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

BioHelix Corp. operates as a molecular diagnostic company, that develops nucleic acid technologies for molecular diagnostics. The firm focuses on the development of simple molecular diagnostic tests for the near patient setting. It offers in vitro diagnostic products, such as IsoAmp, an herpes simplex viruses (HSV) assay test for the direct, qualitative detection of HSV DNA in male and female genital and oral lesions. The company was founded by Huimin Kong in 2004 and is headquartered in Beverly, MA.

Mitotherapeutix LLC develops products for treatment of diseases by modifying or influencing metabolic pathways in the cell. The company is headquartered in Cheshire, CT.

Oscient Pharmaceuticals Corp. is a biopharmaceutical company that sells and markets products to community-based primary care physicians through its primary care sales force in the United States. It markets two products namely, ANTARA fenofibrate capsules, a cardiovascular product and FACTIVE gemifloxacin mesylate tablets, a fluoroquinolone antibiotic. It also has late-stage antibiotic candidate, Ramoplanin for the treatment of clostridium difficile-associated disease. The company was founded on May 09, 1961 and is headquartered in Waltham, MA.

Vaxess Technologies, Inc. provides global vaccine access distribution services. It develops a pipeline of next-generation MIMIX therapies. The firm provides MIMIX oncology and MIMIX infectious disease. The company was founded by Patrick Ho, David Kaplan, Kathryn Kosuda, Fiorenzo Omenetto, Michael Schrader and Livio Valenti in 2012 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

Longwood Fund Management LLC (Longwood Fund) is a venture capital firm founded in 2010 by Christoph H. Westphal, Michelle Detwiler and Richard H. Aldrich. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Charles River Laboratories, Inc. provides research models and laboratory animal support services. It offers quality research models and support services to the biomedical community. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Wilmington, MA.

Caliper Life Sciences, Inc. develops, manufactures, and sells labchip systems. It offers microfluids, lab automation, liquid handling, optical imaging technologies, and discovery and development outsourcing solutions. The company was founded by Michael R. Knapp on July 26, 1995 and is headquartered in Hopkinton, MA.

Museum of Science operates as a museum. The company was founded in 1830 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Baruch Future Ventures LLC (Baruch Future Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2012 by Thomas Baruch. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Microvi Biotech, Inc. develops clean and waste-free water treatment technologies. It offers scientifically-advanced biotechnologies available to clean water, preserve the environment, and protect human health. The firm also conducts extensive research and development programs designed to discover and implement novel solutions for a variety of environmental and human needs. The company was founded by Fatemeh Shirazi in 2004 and is headquartered in Hayward, CA.

Presidio Partners is a venture capital firm founded in the year 1989 by Thomas R. Baruch. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

BioTransplant, Inc. is a life science company. The company discovers, develops and commercializes therapeutics, therapeutic devices and therapeutic regimens designed to suppress undesired immune responses and enhance the body's ability to accept donor cells, tissues and organs. The company was founded on March 20, 1990 and is headquartered in Charlestown, MA.

New England Biolabs, Inc. produces and supplies reagents for the life science industry. The firm?s products include restriction endonucleases, PCR, qPCR and amplification technologies, DNA modifying enzymes, sample preparation for next generation sequencing, nucleic acid purification, DNA assembly, cloning and mutagenesis kits, genome editing, competent cells, markers and ladders, RNA reagents, gene expression, cellular analysis, epigenetics, protein tools, DNA plasmids, glycobiology, protein expression and purification technologies. The company was founded by Donald Comb in 1974 and is headquartered in Ipswich, MA.

Inventure Renewables, Inc. provides process technologies for the extraction of mixed sugars and other value-added derivatives. It offers biofuels, biochemicals and biomaterials solurions. The company was founded by Hans Haglund and Mark G. Tegen in July 2007 and is headquartered in Tuscaloosa, AL.

Wildcat Discovery Technologies, Inc. provides commercial research and development services. The firm engages in development projects for materials for other applications, including gas storage, carbon capture, thermoelectric, and structural materials. Its products include electrolyte additives such as EM1, CM1, CM2, and EM2. The company was founded by Peter G. Schultz and Robert K. Downs in 2006 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Complete Care IT LLC provides cloud services. The private company is based in Davie.

The Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) is an organization dedicated to promoting experimentation in contemporary art, advancing new scholarship, and fostering the exchange of art and ideas. The non-profit company is based in Miami, FL. Through exhibitions, programs, and its collection, ICA provides an international platform for the work of local, emerging, and under-recognized artists, and advances the public appreciation and understanding of innovative art. ICA was launched in 2014 and opened its new permanent home in Miami's Design District on December 1, 2017.

Part of Amdocs Ltd., Solect Technology Group, Inc. provides Internet billing and customer care software. The company is based in Toronto, Canada. Solect Technology Group was acquired by Amdocs Ltd. on April 06, 2000 for $1,058.99 million. The Canadian company was founded by Paul J. Atkinson, Kevin Kimsa.

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.

Central Hockey League operates a professional minor league hockey teams playing in small to medium-sized markets primarily in central and southwestern US states. The league, which was started in 1992, is managed and operated by WPHL, a subsidiary of Global Entertainment Corporation.

UroMedica, Inc. develops medical devices to treat urinary inconsistence and other related disorders. It treats post-prostatectomy and stress incontinence for men and women. The company was founded by Timothy C. Cook and John Burton in November 1997 and is headquartered in Plymouth, MN.

SeraCare Life Sciences, Inc. provides in vitro diagnostics and clinical laboratory products. It supplies diagnostic quality controls, biological materials, and reagents to in vitro diagnostics developers, clinical laboratories, and life science researchers. The firm’s products include Next-Gen Sequencing and Digital PCR Tools, Controls and Reference Materials, Validation and Lot Qualification Materials, Plasma and Serum Diluents/Derivatives, Cell Culture Reagents, KPL Antibodies and Conjugates and KPL Immunoassay Reagents and Kits. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Milford, MA.

The Society for Laboratory Automation & Screening (SLAS) sets standards for microplate development through its Microplate Standards Advisory Committee. The non-profit company is based in St. Charles, IL. SLAS offers various platforms for education, scientific publishing, collaboration, networking, and career advancement for its international community. The company has developed a new micro-credentials program exclusively for the life sciences industry. SLAS's mission is to connect laboratory technology providers with laboratory technology users.

Massachusetts Biotechnology Council is a premier life sciences and healthcare hub with over 1,600 members dedicated to preventing, treating, and curing diseases through transformative science and technology. The non-profit company is based in Cambridge, MA. MassBio works to advance policy and promote education while providing member programs, events, industry information, and services. The company's mission is to advance Massachusetts' leadership in the life sciences to grow the industry, add value to the healthcare system, and improve patient lives. Founded in 1985 by James P. Sherblom, the CEO is Kendalle Burlin O'Connell.