Philippe Rousseau

Exonhit is developing and manufacturing novel pharmaceuticals from its expertise in the field of alternative RNA splicing, the process by which a single gene can lead to several proteins. The firm's proprietary gene profiling technology DATAS is utilized to identify genes whose splice variants produce abnormal proteins which may trigger or contribute to the development of disease. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Paris, France.

Vivalis SA manufactures human and animal vaccines. The firm specializes in the research and development of vaccines and antiviral molecules, as well as in recombinant therapeutic protein and monoclonal antibody expression systems development. The firm's embryonic stem cells are used for practical applications in human and animal health. It also helps its clients in a case by case basis for the development of processes in the frame of service agreement. The company was founded in April 1999 and is headquartered in France.

COPEBAT SA supplies storage and distribution of materials for carpenters. It wholesales wood, construction materials, and sanitary systems. The company was founded in March 2003 and is headquartered in Vineuil, France.

Pherecydes Pharma SA is a biotechnology company, which engages in the research and development of anti-infective therapies based on the use of bacteriophages. It develops phage treatments of bacterial infections. The company was founded by Jerome Gabard and Manuel Gea in December 2006 and is headquartered in Romainville, France.

Abcdx SA is a Swiss-based company that specializes in the discovery, clinical validation, and commercialization of point-of-care diagnostics with advanced blood-based biomarkers for brain injuries. The company is based in Geneva, Switzerland. The company combines its unique expertise in brain biomarker discovery, awareness, and clinical validation. Abcdx was founded by Charles Sanchez and Joan Montaner, and Charles Sanchez has been the CEO since incorporation.

Part of Merck KGaA, Serono Genetics Institute SA is a French biotechnology company specializing in synthetic DNA and genetic analysis. The company is based in Paris, France. The company was founded in 1989 by Pascal Brandys. Serono Genetics Institute was acquired by Serono SA on September 23, 2002 for $65.82 million.

CYTOO SA operates as a contract research organization which develops physiological cell-based assays. It focuses on developing, manufacturing, and commercializing new technologies for cell analysis for life sciences research community. The company has offices in Bethesda and Grenoble. The company was founded by François Chatelain, Alexandra Fuchs and Jacques Lewiner in 2008 and is headquartered in Grenoble, France.