Response Genetics Inc. company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Response Genetics, Inc., a life sciences company, engages in the research, development, marketing, and sale of clinical diagnostics and pharmacogenomic tests for use in the treatment of cancer in the United States, Europe, and Japan. It offers ResponseDX: Lung test suite, which comprises KRAS Mutation and EGFR Amplification tests. The KRAS Mutation test identifies tumors that have low probability of response to EGFR-directed therapy. The EGFR Amplification test assesses the probability of benefit from EGFR-directed therapy. The company also offers ResponseDX: Colon test suite that includes ERCC1, KRAS Mutation, and TS tests. The ERCC1 test is a test for the probability of response to platin-based therapies and the analysis of RRM1 tests for the probability of response to gemcitabine-based therapies. The TS test measures the probability of response to 5-fluorouracil -based chemotherapy. In addition, Response Genetics, Inc. is developing tests of other types of cancer that identify genetic profiles of tumors that recur after surgery. The company has collaboration agreements with Shanghai BioChip Company, Ltd. to provide pharmacogenomic testing services in China using the company's RGI-1 extraction technology; and Hitachi Chemical Co., Ltd. to use its techniques to extract genetic information from formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissue samples. It offers its services in the areas of oncology for oncologists, hospitals, and physician offices through the sales force.

Genzyme Diagnostics was founded in 1981. A division of Genzyme, it develops, manufactures, and distributes "in vitro" diagnostic products, including point-of-care tests. The division also produces the raw materials (such as enzymes and antibodies used in tests for diabetes, cholesterol, and pancreatitis) and chemical reagents used by other diagnostic test manufacturers to make their own diagnostic tests. The company's point-of-care products (tests administered at a patient's bedside) include tests for strep A, mononucleosis, and bacterial vaginitis; it also offers several different pregnancy tests.

Compugen Ltd. company was founded in 1993 and is based in Tel Aviv, Israel. Compugen Ltd. (Compugen) is engaged in drug and diagnostic product candidate discovery and the commercialization of such candidates through early-stage licensing and co-development agreements. The Company’s business is focused on developing and using predictive computer-based discovery platforms to discover therapeutic drug candidates and diagnostic biomarker candidates. The Company uses experimental biological processes to validate product candidates discovered by its predictive platforms. Its initial discovery platforms focused mainly on cancer, cardiovascular and immune-related diseases. In July 2008, Compugen announced results from an in vivo study of CGEN-25007, a peptide antagonist of the gp96 protein. The data indicate that CGEN-25007 has immunosuppressive effects and therapeutic potential for the treatment of various inflammatory diseases and other immune related pathologies.

Sucampo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland. Sucampo Pharmaceuticals, Inc., through its subsidiaries, focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of drugs based on prostones in the United States, Europe, and Japan. It offers prostone-based compounds for the treatment of gastrointestinal, vascular, respiratory, and central nervous system diseases and disorders. The company primarily markets Amitiza for the treatment of chronic idiopathic constipation in adults, as well as for irritable bowel syndrome with constipation in adult women. It also offers Rescula (unoprostone isopropyl) for the treatment of glaucoma. In addition, Sucampo Pharmaceuticals is conducting two Phase III pivotal trials of Amitiza for opioid-induced bowel dysfunction; a Phase II proof of concept trial of Cobiprostone for the prevention of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug induced ulcers; various preclinical trials of Cobiprostone for cystic fibrosis respiratory symptoms, topical ulcers and wounds, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; and a preclinical phase study of SPI-017 for Alzheimer's disease. The company also has various pre-clinical studies of six additional preclinical prostone compounds, including two combination candidates for age-related diseases.

Transition Therapeutics Inc. was founded in 1987 and is based in Toronto, Canada. Transition Therapeutics Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, develops novel therapeutics for various disease indications primarily in Canada. Its lead products include ELND-005/AZD-103, a Phase II clinical trial product for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease; and TT-223 gastrin analogue, a Phase II clinical trial product for the treatment of diabetes. The company's TT-223 gastrin analogue, includes TT-223 in combination with a GLP-1 analogue as a therapy for the treatment of type 1 and type 2 diabetes, which is under Phase 1b clinical study in type 2 diabetes patients; and TT-223 in combination with EGF analogues that has completed two Phase I clinical trials for the drug candidate in type 1 and type 2 diabetics. In addition, it has an emerging pipeline of preclinical drug candidates developed using its proprietary drug discovery engine. Transition Therapeutics Inc. has a strategic collaboration with Elan Pharma International Limited to develop and commercialize ELND-005/AZD-103 therapeutic agent, as well as a licensing and collaboration agreement with Eli Lilly and Company to develop and commercialize gastrin based therapies, including the lead compound TT-223. The company was formerly known as Transition Therapeutics and Diagnostics Inc. and changed its name to Transition Therapeutics Inc. in December 2000.

Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc. company develops sustained-release therapies based on DepoFoam, an injectable drug delivery technology that allows both immediate and sustained release. Its two marketable products are DepoCyt for treating cancer-related neoplastic meningitis and DepoDur for the treatment of post-operative pain. Pacira's lead candidate is EXPAREL, an injectable local anesthetic. The company has two manufacturing facilities that make its Depo products. Once the injectables subsidiary of drug-delivery company SkyePharma PLC, Pacira was bought out in 2007 by an investor group led by MPM Capital, OrbiMed, HBM Bioventures, and Sanderling Ventures.

Aradigm Corporation company was founded in 1991 and is based in Hayward, California. Aradigm Corporation, a pharmaceutical company, engages in the development and commercialization of drugs delivered by inhalation for the treatment of respiratory diseases by pulmonologists in the United States. Aradigm company's activities include partnered and self-initiated development programs addressing the treatment of cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis, pulmonary arterial hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), inhalation anthrax infections, and smoking cessation. Its proprietary product candidates under development include ARD-3100 under phase II clinical trial for the treatment of cystic fibrosis; ARD-3150 under phase II clinical trial for the treatment of bronchiectasis; ARD-1600 under phase I clinical trial for the treatment of tobacco smoking cessation; and ARD-1100, a preclinical product for the treatment of inhalation anthrax indications. Aradigm company's collaborative product candidates comprise ARD-1550, a phase II product and ARD-1500, a preclinical stage product for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension; and ARD-1700, a preclinical stage product for the treatment of asthma and COPD. Aradigm Corporation has a collaboration agreement with CyDex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. for the development and commercialization of products to deliver inhaled corticosteroids, anticholinergics, and beta-2 agonists for the treatment of asthma and COPD.

MerseyBIO is an incubator for young biotechnology businesses. Backed by the University of Liverpool and National Health Service, the company provides office and laboratory space, as well as business, investment, and technical support services to biotechnology entrepreneurs. MerseyBIO, which can incubate up to 15 biotechnology businesses, also networks its member biotechnology companies with other biotechnology firms and resources around the world. Provexis plc became the first flotation of a MerseyBIO-based company.

SSCI, Inc. company provides research, analytical, and consulting services to the pharmaceutical and chemical industries. For its drugmaker customers, the R&D firm offers drug formulation, stabilization, engineering services, and regulatory consulting, all which allow pharmaceutical companies to speed up the development process, which can last as long as 15 years. SSCI's analysis services include moisture and organic vapor sorption and desorption studies, thermal analysis, and micromeritics, or the characterization of the surface of a solid. SSCI is a subsidiary of pharmaceutical services firm Aptuit.

Affymax, Inc. company was founded in 2001 and is based in Palo Alto, California. Affymax, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, engages in the development of peptide-based drug candidates to enhance the treatment of serious and life-threatening conditions. The company’s lead product candidate, Hematide, is designed to treat anemia associated with chronic renal failure. Hematide is a synthetic peptide-based erythropoiesis stimulating agent designed to stimulate production of red blood cells. It is conducting Phase III clinical trials for the treatment of anemia associated with chronic renal failure, on dialysis, and pre-dialysis. Affymax has a license, manufacturing, and supply agreement with Nektar Therapeutics AL, Corporation to manufacture, develop, and commercialize Hematide.

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