Bruce Kramer

CyDex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. provides pharmaceutical discovery, development and manufacturing services. Its product Captisol is a polyanionic beta-cyclodextrin derivative with a sodium sulfonate salt separated from the lipophilic cavity by a butyl ether spacer group, or sulfobutylether (SBE). The firm engages in technology with substantial characterization, safety documentation and regulatory review. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Signet Healthcare Partners LLC (Signet Healthcare Partners) is a private equity/venture capital subsidiary of Sanders Morris Harris Group Private Equity founded in 1998. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Mylan API, Inc. engages in manufacturing and development of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Somerset, NJ.

Elkay Manufacturing Co. engages in the manufacture of faucets, water coolers and fountains, smartwell water delivery systems, and quartz sinks. It offers stainless steel sinks, commercial kitchens, plumbing products, cabinetry, home decorations, design, drinking solutions, interior design, and kitchen remodeling. The company was founded by Leopold Katz and Louis Katz on January 26, 1920 and is headquartered in Oak Brook, IL.

Planet Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. manufactures and distributes allergen avoidance products. Its products include bedding products under Allergy Control brand and air filters under Allergy Free brand. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Ridgefield, CT.

Digi-Key Corp. distributes electronic components. It also distributes semiconductors, discrete, electromechanical parts. Its products include audio products, batteries, cable assemblies, capacitors, computer & video accessories, connectors, crystals & oscillators, discrete semiconductor products and many more. The company was founded by Ronald A. Stordahl in 1972 and is headquartered in Thief River Falls, MN.

Cedarburg Hauser Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a pharmaceutical company. The company was founded by Charles M. Boland and James G. Yarger in 1997 and is headquartered in Grafton, WI.

Astellas Pharma US, Inc. manufactures pharmaceutical products. It offers cardiology, dermatology, immunology, infectious diseases, and urology. The firm was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Northbrook, IL.

Illinois Biotechnology Industry Organization, also known as ibio, is a state trade association representing the life sciences industry in Illinois. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL. The organization's mission is to promote, connect, and engage the life sciences community to drive discovery, transform lives through groundbreaking research, and grow the economy. The company's membership ranges from corporations to startup companies in the biopharma, medical device, and nutrition industries. The Illinois life sciences industry is recognized as a national leader, and ibio's members are committed to expanding the boundaries of science by discovering, developing, and delivering innovative and needed therapeutics and products to transform patients' lives.

Carstens, Inc. is a private company that specializes in providing medical office organization supplies such as chart racks and nursing clipboards. The company is based in Chicago, IL. The company has over 130 years of experience in the industry, ensuring quality products for their customers. The company was founded in 1895 by Barb Vanderkloot, who has been the CEO since then.

CoreRx, Inc. offers drug product development and manufacturing services. It offers preformulation, formulation development, analytical and stability, manufacturing and packaging, and bioavailability services. The company was founded by Rob Trivedi, Todd R. Daviau, Jim Davis, Mark Licarde and Brian McMillan in 2006 and is headquartered in Clearwater, FL.

Impopharma, Inc. engages in developing and testing of pulmonary and nasal drug delivery systems and ophthalmic, otic, and dermal products. The company was founded by Hanna Piskorz and Harold Wulffhart in 1996 and is headquartered in Concord, Canada.

leon-nanodrugs GmbH develops oral and parenteral drugs. The firm's services include nanotechnology in medicine, MJR technology, pipeline, partnering with leon and leon network. The company was founded by Wolfgang Beier and Cornelia Beier in 2011 and is headquartered in Munich, Germany.

Ascendia Pharmaceuticals LLC engages in the invention and development of specialty pharmaceutical products and novel formulation technologies. It offers rapid development and special development programs. The company was founded by Jingjun Huang in 2012 and is headquartered in North Brunswick, NJ.