Michael Rasche

Fischer Imaging Corp. engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of mammography and digital imaging products used to diagnose breast cancer and other diseases. It offers digital imaging systems and other medical devices that help radiologists, surgeons, and other healthcare professionals in screening, diagnostic, and interventional procedures. It also provides SenoScan digital mammography system that is used for both screening and diagnostic mammography and MammoTest stereotactic breast biopsy system, which is used for minimally invasive breast biopsy. Fischer Imaging was founded by Morgan W. Nields in 1910 and is headquartered in Denver, CO.

Global Alliance for TB Drug Development operates as a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the discovery and development of tuberculosis drugs. It builds partnerships between the public, private, academic, and philanthropic sectors to drive the development of new products for underserved markets. The company was founded in February 2000 and is headquartered in New York , NY.

Biotechnology Innovation Organization is the world's biotechnology organization, providing advocacy, business development and communications services for more than 1,200 members worldwide. BIO members are involved in the research and development of innovative healthcare, agricultural, industrial and environmental biotechnology technologies. Corporate members range from entrepreneurial companies developing a first product to Fortune 100 multinationals. also represent state and regional biotech associations, service providers to the industry and academic centers.

AgriMetis LLC operates a biotech company, which engages in the development of crop protection agents. It also offers natural products derived compounds to protect crops from weeds, fungal diseases, and insect pests. Its AgriMetis technology platform employs multidisciplinary and integrated scientific approach that allows access to areas of chemical space and production routes that are inaccessible to others. The company was founded by Philip Goelet, Simon Aspland and Brian Green in March 2014 and is headquartered in Lutherville, MD.

KPMG LLP engages in the provision of audit, tax, and advisory services. It serves the banking and capital markets, building, construction and real estate, consumer and retail, energy, natural resources and chemicals, financial services, government and public sector, healthcare and life sciences, industrial manufacturing, insurance, media and entertainment, private equity, technology, telecommunications, and venture capital industries. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

Novartis Pharma Schweiz AG engages in the marketing and distribution of pharmaceutical, chemical, and medical products of the Novartis group. Its products are used in the treatment of diseases in the areas of neurology, immunology, dermatology, ophthalmology, cardiology, and oncology. The company was founded on December 10, 1986 and is headquartered in Rotkreuz, Switzerland.

Dako Denmark A/S designs and manufactures cancer diagnostic systems. It produces reagents, antibodies, instruments, and software solutions to make diagnoses and determine treatments for patients suffering from cancer. The firm's product areas encompass Immunohistochemistry, pharmacoDiagnostics, molecular pathology, Hematoxylin and Eosin stain, special stains, flow Cytometry, and specific proteins. The company was founded by Niels Harboe in 1966 and is headquartered in Glostrup, Denmark.

Intersouth Partners (Intersouth Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 1985 by Dennis Dougherty and Roy Rodwell. The firm is headquartered in Durham, North Carolina.

Essex Woodlands Management, Inc. (EW Healthcare Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1985 by Jim L. Currie and Martin P. Sutter. The firm is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Ferring Pharmaceuticals, Inc. develops and markets fertility and endocrinology products. Its products include Bravelle, Repronex, Novarel, Acthrel and Desmopressin Acetate. The company's products are used in treatment of osteoarthritis, prostate cancer, and other infertility related diseases. Ferring Pharmaceuticals was founded in 1951 and is headquartered in Parsippany, NJ.

Accelerator Services Corp (Accelerator Services) is a venture capital firm founded in 2003 by Carl Weissman and Rodney F. Burgar. The firm is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

Part of Eli Lilly & Co., Lilly Research Laboratories is a company that engages in research and develops medicines. The company is based in Indianapolis, IN.

Part of Baxter International, Inc., Baxter AG is a Swiss company that is uniting with Hillrom to improve healthcare outcomes and broaden access to care in various settings. The company is based in Volketswell, Switzerland. Baxter emphasizes the importance of corporate governance in today's business environment, where investor and public trust in the company is no longer solely based on financial performance or products and services.

Syngenta Ventures is a venture capital firm in Switzerland. The firm was founded in 2009. The firm is headquartered in Switzerland.

Sound Agriculture Co. engages in the development of crop protection and crop enhancement products. Its Rapid Discovery platform focuses on finding solutions that increase the sustainability, productivity, and healthiness of food supply. The company was founded by Eric Davidson and Travis Bayer in 2013 and is headquartered in Emeryville, CA.

Transcelerate Biopharma, Inc. is a non-profit consortium that collaborates with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to improve the delivery of new medicines. The non-profit company is based in King of Prussia, PA. The organization's mission is to identify, prioritize, design, and facilitate implementation of solutions to drive the efficient, effective, and high-quality delivery of new medicines. Transcelerate has 20 member companies and 30+ initiatives focused on improving the patient and site experience, enhancing sponsor efficiencies and drug safety, and harmonizing processes and sharing information. The company was founded by Garry Arthur Neil, and Janice Chang has been the CEO of the company since 2014.

The PhRMA Foundation is an organization that provides awards and support to individuals pursuing higher education. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The organization's 2022 annual report highlights their activities and showcases their 2022 awardees.

Betagenon AB engages in development of AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) activator compounds chronic energy balance disorders diseases. The company was founded by Helena Edlund, Thomas Edlund and Olof Karlsson and is headquartered in Umea, Sweden.

Balticgruppen Bio AB is a Swedish biopharmaceutical company that develops activated protein kinase. The company was founded by Olof Karlsson, Thomas Edlund, and Helena Edlund. Thomas Edlund has been the CEO since incorporation.

Anocca AB is a Swedish biopharmaceutical company that is developing next-generation T-cell immunotherapies for the treatment of solid tumors, autoimmune diseases, and infectious diseases. The company was founded in 2014 by Jarvis Reagan and is based in Sweden. The company is building libraries of novel T-cell immunotherapies that specifically target difficult-to-treat cancers and will be moving into clinical trials in 2024. Anocca has a fully integrated research and development infrastructure, underpinned by tailor-made advanced software solutions and in-house clinical manufacturing and process development facilities. Anocca has raised over USD 100 million in funding from leading Nordic investors and secured EUR 25 million in funding from the European Investment Bank in 2022. The company's team of over 90 employees operates from its state-of-the-art R&D and manufacturing facilities. Jarvis Reagan has been the CEO since 2014.

Philips Healthcare engages in the manufacture of electromedical apparatus. It develops products that offer added value to the entire care cycle: from disease prevention to screening, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care at home or in hospital. It also deals with cardiology, oncology, and women's health. It focuses on serious health problems, which people are confronted, such as heart problems, lung and breast disease. The company is headquartered in Eindhoven, the Netherlands.