Robert Haselkorn

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.

Founded in 1997, Chicago-based Integrated Genomics™ specializes in research in microbial genomics, biochemistry, and gene expression. Its scientists has broad experience in both in silico and wet lab sequencing, research and development with more than 100 relevant publications in these areas. Integrated Genomics™ has particularly long-standing relationships and active research in the area of lactic acid bacteria and pathogenic microbes, as well as a broad customer base across industry, academic and government institutions. Integrated Genomics™' products and services are based on ERGO™, its web-based genome analysis platform. ERGO™ integrates proprietary functional genomic data, metabolic reconstructions, expression profiling, and biochemical and microbiological data with publicly available information. Focused on microbial genomics, ERGO™ provides better and faster identification of gene function across all organisms. In 2010 Integrated Genomics, Inc.'s business operations were transitioned to a new corporation, IG Assets, Inc. With the original Integrated Genomics' team, IG Assets continues to provide the same ERGO-based microbial genomic products and service.

IG Assets products and services are based on ERGO, its web-based genome analysis platform. ERGO integrates proprietary functional genomic data, metabolic reconstructions, expression profiling, and biochemical and microbiological data with publicly available information. Focused on microbial genomics, ERGO provides better and faster identification of gene function across all organisms. Its scientists have broad experience in both in silico and wet lab sequencing, research and development with more than 100 relevant publications in these areas.

The Marine Biological Laboratory provides research and educational services. It offers a range of courses, workshops, conferences, and internships, discovery-based education programs and courses. The firm s a private marine laboratory, supporting scientists and staff working in such fields as cell and developmental biology, ecology, microbiology, molecular evolution, global infectious disease, neurobiology, and sensory physiology. The company was founded in 1888 and is headquartered in Woods Hole, MA.

Part of Ajinomoto Co., Inc., Orsan is a French company that produces specialty chemicals. The company is based in Paris, France.

Eni Rewind produces and markets chemicals. The company is headquartered in Cardano Al Campo, Italy.