Louis E. Holland

IIT Research Institute (IITRI), operates as an independent, not-for-profit preclinical contract research organization and research institute. It offers toxicology, bioanalytical, carcogenecity, immunology, xenografts, safety pharmacology, reproductive toxicology, genetic toxicology, inhalation, and infectious diseases, It was founded in 1936 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

The American Society for Microbiology (ASM) is the oldest and largest single life science membership organization in the world. The private company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United States. ASM's membership has grown from 59 scientists in 1899 to more than 39,000 members today, with more than one third located outside. The members represent 26 disciplines of microbiological specialization plus a division for microbiology educators.

The International Society for Antiviral Research operates an institution for the sharing of scientific developments in antiviral medicines. The private company is based in Logan, UT.