Bernhard Fischer

APEPTICO Forschung & Entwicklung GmbH develops and commercializes peptide-based therapeutics. Its products targeting chronic and life-threatening diseases. The firms peptide molecules correspond to validated, pharmacodynamic active structures and domains of well-known proteins and biopharmaceuticals. The company was founded by Franz Knauseder, Bernhard Fischer, Rudolf Lucas and Hermann Mascher in 2008 and is headquartered in Vienna, Austria.

FIBREX Medical Inc. is a development stage bio-pharmaceutical company. Its operational affiliate FIBREX Medical Research & Development GmbH was established in Vienna in February 2001. The company was founded to convert high impact scientific discovery into pharmaceutical products for important diseases. The company aims to become a leader in the development and commercialization of pharmaceuticals targeting fundamental mechanisms of inflammation and tissue injury. While inflammation is highly desirable to defend the organism against foreign particles and infections, it can become harmful and destructive if it runs unchecked. Inflammation-based tissue injury is well known as a major component in the pathogenesis and progression of important diseases such as myocardial infarction, septic and hemorrhagic shock, graft rejection, or rheumatoid arthritis. In addition, endothelial dysfunction in inflamed tissues leads to capillary leak and deleterious edema formation, aggravating organ dysfunction.

Sandoz GmbH manufactures generic pharmaceuticals and biotechnological drugs. Its products includes bio-similars, inhalers, patches, injectables, and oral solids. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Kundl, Austria.

Novartis Austria GmbH operates as a holding company, which engages in the development and production of pharmaceutical products. The company was founded on January 30, 2006 and is headquartered in Vienna, Austria.

Baxter Vaccine AG manufactures vaccines and medical therapies. The firm offers TBE vaccine and a vaccine against group C meningococcal meningitis. It provides Lyme Borreliosis and modified vaccines. The company was founded in 1953 and is headquartered in Vienna, Austria.