David J. Cox

Radient Technologies, Inc. engages in the extraction, purification, and isolation of naturally derived compounds and ingredients. It offers pharmaceutical intermediates from biomass for biotech/oncology companies; nutraceutical compounds from biomass for nutraceutical companies; and oil from spent biomass. Radient also offers its products based on its MAP technology that involves the selective and localized heating of the moisture present in various natural materials using microwaves. The company was founded by Steven Splinter in 2001 and is headquartered in Edmonton, Canada.

Advanced Technologies, Inc. offers mechanical, electrical, and other related services. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Apotex, Inc. operates as a generic pharmaceutical company that offers medicines. It engages in research and development, bioequivalence, and clinical studies. The company was founded by Dr. Bernard Sherman in 1974 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Hawker is a exploration and production company, cast aside its drug candidates to explore the Western Canada Sedimentary Basin for natural gas and oil. Hawker Resources acquired fellow explorers Southward Energy and ZORIN Exploration in 2003 and 2004, respectively. In 2005 it also acquired Iteration Energy, an oil and gas company, and is divesting its Lavoy area assets. After the divestiture, the company will have proved reserves of about 3.8 million barrels of oil equivalent and proved plus probable reserves of 5.7 million barrels of oil equivalent.

Exciton Technologies, Inc. operates as a Canadian materials research and development company that focuses on the creation of technologies for preventing and controlling infection. It offers exsalt SD7 wound dressing and exsalt T7 wound dressing. The company was founded by Rod Precht in 2010 and is headquartered in Edmonton, Canada.

BioAlberta is a private, not-for-profit industry association that represents and promotes the life sciences industry in Alberta, Canada. The non-profit company is based in Edmonton, Canada. With over 230 members, BioAlberta facilitates economic diversification, investment attraction, and job growth in specialized sectors such as pharmaceuticals, medical devices, natural health products, as well as environmental, agricultural, and industrial biotechnology. The organization provides networking and educational events, and delivers policy options to governments. BioAlberta's activities are focused on advocacy, promotion, marketing, and networking, and industry development. The CEO of the Canadian company is Robb Stoddard.

Alberta Research Council, Inc. provided scientific, engineering, and technological capabilities for technology development and commercialization. The company was headquartered in Edmonton, Canada.