Tom Houseman

Fischer Imaging Corp. engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of mammography and digital imaging products used to diagnose breast cancer and other diseases. It offers digital imaging systems and other medical devices that help radiologists, surgeons, and other healthcare professionals in screening, diagnostic, and interventional procedures. It also provides SenoScan digital mammography system that is used for both screening and diagnostic mammography and MammoTest stereotactic breast biopsy system, which is used for minimally invasive breast biopsy. Fischer Imaging was founded by Morgan W. Nields in 1910 and is headquartered in Denver, CO.

Orthovita, Inc. engages in the development and commercialization of synthetic biologically-active tissue engineering products for restoration of the human skeleton. The company was incorporated in 1992 and is headquartered in Malvern, PA.

Global Alliance for TB Drug Development operates as a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the discovery and development of tuberculosis drugs. It builds partnerships between the public, private, academic, and philanthropic sectors to drive the development of new products for underserved markets. The company was founded in February 2000 and is headquartered in New York , NY.

Biotechnology Innovation Organization is the world's biotechnology organization, providing advocacy, business development and communications services for more than 1,200 members worldwide. BIO members are involved in the research and development of innovative healthcare, agricultural, industrial and environmental biotechnology technologies. Corporate members range from entrepreneurial companies developing a first product to Fortune 100 multinationals. also represent state and regional biotech associations, service providers to the industry and academic centers.

Cheetah Medical, Inc. develops and markets non-invasive blood monitoring system. The firm offers cheetah sensors, staling SV and cheetah nicom devices. It provides noninvasive hemodynamic monitoring technologies which are designed for use in critical care, operating room and emergency department settings for a wide variety of patient populations. The company was founded by Hanan Keren in 2000 and is headquartered in Newton Center, MA.

EW Healthcare Partners Fund seeks investment opportunities in middle market companies located in the United States, Europe, Latin America, and China with revenues of USD 20 to USD 200 million. It targets companies operating in the fields of pharmaceuticals, medical devices, healthcare services, and healthcare IT. It provides financing for growth capital requirements with an investment size ranging from USD 20 to USD 80 million and invest up to USD 100 million. It also acquires minority and majority interest.

KPMG LLP engages in the provision of audit, tax, and advisory services. It serves the banking and capital markets, building, construction and real estate, consumer and retail, energy, natural resources and chemicals, financial services, government and public sector, healthcare and life sciences, industrial manufacturing, insurance, media and entertainment, private equity, technology, telecommunications, and venture capital industries. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

AstraZeneca AB engages in biopharmaceutical business. It provides treatment of diseases in cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, cancer, respiratory, inflammation, and autoimmunity. The firm offers operations in the areas of infection, neuroscience, and stomach and intestinal diseases. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Sodertalje, Sweden.

Novartis Pharma Schweiz AG engages in the marketing and distribution of pharmaceutical, chemical, and medical products of the Novartis group. Its products are used in the treatment of diseases in the areas of neurology, immunology, dermatology, ophthalmology, cardiology, and oncology. The company was founded on December 10, 1986 and is headquartered in Rotkreuz, Switzerland.

Breg, Inc. manufactures and sells sports medicine products and services. Its products include knee braces, cold therapy, hip braces, shoulder braces, elbow and wrist braces, Orthopedic Practice Solutions, canes, crutches and walkers. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Carlsbad, CA.

Essex Woodlands Management, Inc. (EW Healthcare Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1985 by Jim L. Currie and Martin P. Sutter. The firm is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Ferring Pharmaceuticals, Inc. develops and markets fertility and endocrinology products. Its products include Bravelle, Repronex, Novarel, Acthrel and Desmopressin Acetate. The company's products are used in treatment of osteoarthritis, prostate cancer, and other infertility related diseases. Ferring Pharmaceuticals was founded in 1951 and is headquartered in Parsippany, NJ.

Sumitomo Eaton Nova Corp. specializes in manufacturing special industry machinery that is not classified elsewhere.

Pilot Software, Inc. develops web-enabled decision support and business intelligence software. The company was founded on August 13, 2002 and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA.

Accelerator Services Corp (Accelerator Services) is a venture capital firm founded in 2003 by Carl Weissman and Rodney F. Burgar. The firm is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

Part of Eli Lilly & Co., Lilly Research Laboratories is a company that engages in research and develops medicines. The company is based in Indianapolis, IN.

Velcera LLC operates as a pharmaceutical company. It focuses on innovation in the expanding pet health market and its product development targets pet medicines in pain management, anti-allergy and parasiticides that can provide superior convenience and greater compliance than traditional products. The firm is developing Promist, a transmucosal oral mist drug delivery technology for use in companion animals. It is also developing Promist products, including VEL504 for pain management and VEL502 for treating allergic atopic dermatitis in canines. The company was founded ion February 18, 2010 and is headquartered in Yardley, PA.

Balticgruppen Bio AB is a Swedish biopharmaceutical company that develops activated protein kinase. The company was founded by Olof Karlsson, Thomas Edlund, and Helena Edlund. Thomas Edlund has been the CEO since incorporation.

Betagenon AB engages in development of AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) activator compounds chronic energy balance disorders diseases. The company was founded by Helena Edlund, Thomas Edlund and Olof Karlsson and is headquartered in Umea, Sweden.

The PhRMA Foundation is an organization that provides awards and support to individuals pursuing higher education. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The organization's 2022 annual report highlights their activities and showcases their 2022 awardees.

Transcelerate Biopharma, Inc. is a non-profit consortium that collaborates with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to improve the delivery of new medicines. The non-profit company is based in King of Prussia, PA. The organization's mission is to identify, prioritize, design, and facilitate implementation of solutions to drive the efficient, effective, and high-quality delivery of new medicines. Transcelerate has 20 member companies and 30+ initiatives focused on improving the patient and site experience, enhancing sponsor efficiencies and drug safety, and harmonizing processes and sharing information. The company was founded by Garry Arthur Neil, and Janice Chang has been the CEO of the company since 2014.

Anocca AB is a Swedish biopharmaceutical company that is developing next-generation T-cell immunotherapies for the treatment of solid tumors, autoimmune diseases, and infectious diseases. The company was founded in 2014 by Jarvis Reagan and is based in Sweden. The company is building libraries of novel T-cell immunotherapies that specifically target difficult-to-treat cancers and will be moving into clinical trials in 2024. Anocca has a fully integrated research and development infrastructure, underpinned by tailor-made advanced software solutions and in-house clinical manufacturing and process development facilities. Anocca has raised over USD 100 million in funding from leading Nordic investors and secured EUR 25 million in funding from the European Investment Bank in 2022. The company's team of over 90 employees operates from its state-of-the-art R&D and manufacturing facilities. Jarvis Reagan has been the CEO since 2014.

StemoniX, Inc. provides IPS-based platforms for pharmacy and research institutions. It offers microBrain 3D Assay Ready, microBrain 2D Assay Ready, microPlate, microHeart Assay Ready, and microHeart Cell Ready. The company was founded by Yung-Ping Yeh and Robert Petcavich in 2014 and is headquartered in Maple Grove, MN.

Venus Concept Ltd. provides procedural medical devices for aesthetic procedures. The firm specializes in advanced non-surgical platforms for body contouring, skin tightening, cellulite and scar reduction, skin resurfacing, skin rejuvenation, acne reduction, and hair removal. The company was founded by Domenic Serafino, Oded Ron-Edoute, and Orit Fishgold Ron-Edoute and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Encore Dermatology, Inc. manufactures prescription therapies and medical devices for dermatologists. It offers hylatopicplus emollient foam, hylatopicplus cream, and tetrix cream to manage and relieve the burning, itching, and pain. The company was founded Robert J. Moccia and Michael Brown in 2015 and is headquartered in Malvern, PA.

Novartis Pharma AG engages in the research in as well as the production and distribution of pharmaceutical, chemical, medical, and biotechnological products. It also provides related services. The company was founded on October 25, 1989 and is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland.