Liz Melone

Lung Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical stage pharmaceutical company, which engages in the development and commercialization of drugs for lung injury and disease. Its product pipelines include LTI-03 for the treatment of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis and LTI-01 for Loculated Pleural Effusion. The company was founded by Steven Idell and Andrew Mazar in 2012 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

ImmunOs Therapeutics AG is a company based in Schlieren, Switzerland that pioneers HLA-based therapeutics to create transformational medicines for cancer and inflammation. The Swiss company has identified specific HLA molecules that activate the immune system and is utilizing these molecules as the backbone of novel therapies capable of stimulating both the innate and adaptive immune systems of cancer patients to eliminate tumor cells. ImmunOs' lead program is a multi-functional fusion protein that blocks specific LILRB and KIR receptors and activates anti-tumor responses. The company is also using HLA molecules to develop novel therapies to treat inflammatory diseases. ImmunOs is supported by leading international investors, including Samsara BioCapital, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Gimv, Pfizer Ventures, Biomed Partners, Schroder Adveq, Mission BioCapital, GL Capital, Peak6, Fiscus, and Redalpine. The company was founded by Osiris Marroquin Belaunzaran and Christoph Renner, and the CEO is Sean R. Smith.

Artidis AG develops nano mechanical biomarkers for rapid cancer diagnostics. The private company is based in Basel, Switzerland. The Swiss company was founded by Marija Plodinec, Marko Loparic, Philipp Oertle, Tobias Appenzeller. Marija Plodinec has been the CEO since incorporation.

Versameb AG operates as an preclinical-stage biopharmaceutical company. The company was founded by Friedrich Metzger, Roger Meier and Urs Breitenstein in 2018 and is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland.

Viridos, Inc. develops and commercializes genomic-driven solutions and products. The firm's offerings are designed for application in solutions such as human health, food, water production, and environment. The company was founded by J. Craig Venter, Hamilton O. Smith, David C. Kiernan and Juan Enriquez-Cabot in February 2005 and is headquartered in La Jolla, CA.

Aerpio Therapeutics, Inc. operates as a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on advancing innovative therapies for vascular diseases. The firm develops small molecules and monoclonal antibodies for the treatment of vascular disease and enhancement of wound healing. Its two lead programs include a tie-2 activator for diabetic macular edema and vascular leak, and a hypoxia-inducible factor 1-a stabilizer for wound healing and the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease. The company was founded by Joseph H. Gardner and Robert Shalwitz in 2011 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH.

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.

Novartis Corp. manufactures pharmaceuticals, vaccines, consumer health, generics, eye care and animal health products. It manufactures drugs for oncology, hypertension, diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular diseases. The company was founded on November 15, 1996 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

ESBATech AG develops antibody fragment therapeutics. The firm's antibody fragment is derived from human antibody fragment scaffolds. It develops Immuna, an antigen-independent platform to screen, select, and optimize highly-stable and soluble, single-chain antibody fragments. The company was founded by Dominik Escher in September 1998 and is headquartered Schlieren, Switzerland.

Novartis Bioventure Fund focuses on companies operating in the field of life science technology. The geographical focus includes the US, Canada, UK and Switzerland. The fund invests in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals and medical device products. It invests in all stages of financing and also invests in mezzanine transactions.

FORMA Therapeutics, Inc. discovers and develops medicines for cancer and other genetically driven diseases. Its drug discovery engine deploys screening and structure-based approaches across broad families of targets involved in tumor metabolism, epigenetics, protein homeostasis, and protein-protein interactions. The company was founded by Steven Tregay, Nikolai Kley, Stuart L. Schreiber, Todd R. Golub, Michael Foley and Alexis Borisy in 2008 and is headquartered in Watertown, MA.

Genedata AG transforms data into intelligence with a portfolio of advanced software solutions. Its products include biologics, screener, expressionist, profiler, analyst, phylosospher, selector, imagence and bioprocess. The firm offers data analysis, information technology, training, software, development and hosting services to pharmaceutical, agrochemical, Industrial biotechnology companies and non-profit research organizations. The company was founded by Othmar Pfannes in 1997 and is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland.

Schering-Plough Research Institute provides pharmaceutical research. The company is headquartered in Kenilworth, NJ.

Respira Therapeutics, Inc. engages in provision of pulmonary delivery of therapeutics for respiratory diseases. Its technology Dry Powder Inhaler (DPI), deliver dry powder drug products to the lung more effectively than other DPI technologies. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Albuquerque, NM.

Part of Johnson & Johnson, Actelion Pharmaceuticals Ltd. is a Swiss company that develops and distributes molecular weight drugs. The company is based in Allschwil, Switzerland.

Part of Johnson & Johnson, Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc. is a company that manufactures, distributes and markets drugs. The company is based in Titusville, NJ. The CEO of the company is Samuele Butera.

Australia Asia Pacific Hotels Ltd. is an Australian private company located in Sydney. The firm operates hotels.

Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

Taiho Oncology, Inc. develops and markets anti-metabolite cancer drugs. It focuses on cornerstone anti-metabolites as well as on targeted small molecule inhibitors. The firm engages in the research, development, and manufacturing of pharmaceutical products in the fields of oncology, allergy and immunology, and urology. It also offers nutrient tonic and crude drug gastrointestinal remedy products. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Princeton, NJ.

The American Society of Clinical Oncology is a non-profit organization founded in 1964 with the overarching goals of improving cancer care and prevention. More than 27,000 oncology practitioners belong to ASCO, representing all oncology disciplines and subspecialties. Members include physicians and health-care professionals in all levels of the practice of oncology. American Society of Clinical Oncology is the world’s leading professional organization representing physicians who treat people with cancer. ASCO’s members set the standard for patient care worldwide and lead the way in carrying out clinical research aimed at improving the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. ASCO's efforts are also directed toward advocating for policies that provide access to high-quality care for all patients with cancer and at supporting the increased funding for clinical and translational research.

American Society of Hematology provides the most current practice tools, clinical support and educational products needed in hematology. The firm offers educational products and services for clinicians and scientists. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center provides medical services. It offers patient care, biomedical research, teaching, and community services. It also provides organ transplantation, breast cancer care, and cardiac surgery services. The company was founded in 1896 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Novartis Venture Funds (NVF) is a venture capital firm with headquarters in Basel, Switzerland and an additional office in Cambridge, MA. The firm was founded in 1996. NVF is a subsidiary of Novartis AG (VX: NOVN) and was created following the 1996 merger of Ciba-Geigy and Sandoz.

Cylene Pharmaceuticals, Inc. discovers, develops and commercializes small molecule drugs. It develops molecule drugs to treat life-threatening diseases, with a particular emphasis in oncology. The firm drug discovery platform, STAND has delivered a diverse portfolio of drug candidates that target the multiple pathways critical for the support, maintenance of cancer cells and that address unmet medical needs with substantial markets. The company was founded in 1997 by Thomas James Farrell and Daniel Douglas Von Hoff and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Breton Capital Management LLC (Breton Capital) is a venture capital firm founded by Mike Masterson. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

McLean Hospital, Inc. provides healthcare services. It offers specialized programs for the research and treatment of psychiatric and neurological illnesses, including: depression, bipolar and psychotic disorders, mood and anxiety disorders, substance abuse, geriatric mental illnesses and child adolescent psychiatric disorders. The company was founded in February, 1811 and is headquartered in Belmont, MA.

General Atlantic LLC (General Atlantic) is a private equity firm founded in 1980 by Charles F. Feeney. The firm is headquartered in New York.