Robert Michael Palladino

BioSphere Medical, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets microsphere technology to medical applications. The company uses microsphere technology to develop its products for medical applications using embolotherapy techniques. It offers Embosphere Microspheres for uterine fibroids, hypervascularized tumors and other arteriovenous malformations, EmboGold Microspheres for Hypervascularized tumors and arteriovenous malformations, EmboCath Infusion Catheter and Segway Guidewire for peripheral embolization procedures and HepaSphere Microspheres for liver cancer. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Rockland, MA.

Akaza Research LLC provides open source clinical trial software solutions. The firm has developed and commercialized OpenClinica, the open source clinical trial data collection and management software platform. It offers support, training, and consulting services to customers. The company was founded in 2003 by Cal Collins and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA

PatientsLikeMe LLC operates online health communities for patients. The firm offers data and information on patients, treatments, symptoms and research. The company was founded by Benjamin Heywood, James Heywood and Jeff Cole in 2004 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

Cortek, Inc. develops and markets spinal products. Its products are used in the treatment of chronic back pain. It currently markets allografts and proprietary instrument systems for anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF), posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) and cervical fusion procedures. The company is headquartered in Dedham, MA.

Microsulis Medical Ltd. provides microwave technology for medical devices. It offers acculis microwave tissue ablation system that includes a range of products for the coagulation of soft tissue. The company was founded on August 1, 2007 and is headquartered in Kilmarnock, the United Kingdom.

Massachusetts Biotechnology Council is a premier life sciences and healthcare hub with over 1,600 members dedicated to preventing, treating, and curing diseases through transformative science and technology. The non-profit company is based in Cambridge, MA. MassBio works to advance policy and promote education while providing member programs, events, industry information, and services. The company's mission is to advance Massachusetts' leadership in the life sciences to grow the industry, add value to the healthcare system, and improve patient lives. Founded in 1985 by James P. Sherblom, the CEO is Kendalle Burlin O'Connell.

Med Tech Transfer LLC provides medical device technologies. It operates business through two segments: Oxus Medical and Tesa Medical. The Firm's Oxus Medical segment provides oximetry based steerable catheter for cardiac resynchronization. The Tesa Medical segment provides anterior cruciate ligament repair fixation services. The company was founded by Kevin Mcardle and Robert Michael Palladino in 2010 and is headquartered in Worcester, MA.