Kurt W. Briner

Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc. engages in the development of medicines and other products for targeting and treating cancer. Its pipeline includes therapeutic agents, imaging agents for prostate cancer, and imaging analysis technology. The company was founded by Paul J. Maddon on December 1, 1986 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Vifor Pharma AG is a pharmaceutical company, which engages in the research, development, production, and marketing of therapeutic products. It operates through the following geographical segments: Switzerland, Europe, USA, Rest of World, and Group. The firm offers products for iron deficiency, nephrology, and cardio-renal therapies. It specializes in strategic global partnering, in-licensing and developing, manufacturing and marketing pharmaceutical products for precision patient care. The company was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in St. Gallen, Switzerland.

Vifor Pharma Management AG develops and manufactures pharmaceuticals products for the treatment of iron deficiency. It also offers a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines as well as over-the-counter products. The company operates in the following key business areas: iron deficiency with and without anemia, kidney disease, infectious diseases/OTX products and consumer healthcare, with a focus on non-prescription products. Vifor Pharma Management was founded by Caspar Friedrich Hausmann in 1872 and is headquartered in Glattbrugg, Switzerland.

Galenica SA provides pharmaceutical solutions. It develops medicines for sensory organs diseases, oncologicals, cardiologicals, dermatologicals, anti-osteoporosis medications, vertigo and vomiting, anti-diarrhea, anti-allergics and anti-inflammatories. The company was founded by Denis Varelas and Basile Tamvacas in 1974 and is headquartered in Athens, Greece.

BioAmber, Inc. is an industrial biotechnology company, which produces sustainable chemicals. Its proprietary technology platform combines industrial biotechnology and chemical catalysis to convert renewable feedstock into chemicals for use in everyday products, including plastics, resins, paints, food additives and personal care products. The firm's products include bio-based succinic acid, butanediol and bio-based disodium succinate. The company was founded on October 15, 2008 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.