Seattle Genetics, Inc. company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Bothell, Washington. Seattle Genetics, Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company, focuses on developing and commercializing monoclonal antibody-based therapies for the treatment of cancer and autoimmune disease. Its lead product, SGN-35, is in pivotal trial for patients with relapsed or refractory hodgkin lymphoma under a special protocol assessment. The company's other product candidates in various stages of clinical trials include dacetuzumab (SGN-40), a humanized anti-CD40 antibody; lintuzumab (SGN-33), a humanized anti-CD33 antibody; and SGN-70, a humanized anti-CD70 antibody. In addition, its product candidates in development comprise SGN-75 for CD70-positive hematologic malignancies and solid tumors; AGS-5ADC for solid tumors; and SGN-19A for CD19-positive hematologic malignancies. It has a collaboration agreement with Genentech, Inc. to develop and commercialize Dacetuzumab; with Genentech, Inc., Bayer Pharmaceuticals Corporation, CuraGen Corporation, Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Daiichi Sankyo Co., Ltd., and MedImmune Inc. for the company's antibody-drug conjugates (ADC) technology; and an ADC co-development agreement with Agensys, Inc.

Talecris Biotherapeutics Holdings Corp., a biotherapeutic and biopharmaceutical company, engages in the production and marketing of plasma-derived protein therapies worldwide. It develops, produces, markets, and distributes therapies for the people suffering from chronic and acute, immune deficiency disorders, alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, infectious diseases, hemophilia, and severe burns. The company's products include Gamunex, an intravenous immune globulin (IGIV) for the treatment of primary immune deficiency and autoimmune diseases; and Prolastin, an alpha-1 proteinase inhibitor (A1PI) for the treatment of alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency-related emphysema. It also offers Hypermunes, which are antibody preparations for hepatitis, rabies, tetanus, and treatment of Rh negative women pregnant with Rh positive children; and albumin under various brand names, including Plasbumin albumin and Plasmanate plasma protein factor. Talecris Biotherapeutics Holdings Corp. is headquartered in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina.

4Life Research wants to protect the health of bipeds and quadrupeds alike. The multilevel marketing company manufactures nutritional supplements for humans and animals and sells them through its global network of independent distributors. The company's flagship product is Transfer Factor, a supplement made from egg yolks and cow colostrum that is meant to enhance the body's immune system. The firm makes Transfer Factor formulations for humans, dogs, cats, horses, and livestock. The privately-held company was founded in 1998 by CEO David Lisonbee, who had previous experience with multi-level marketing organizations.

Cellectis SA company develops technologies involving the research and development of rational genome engineering (making changes in the genetics of a cell or organism). The company's research is primarily based on the Meganucleasus, a natural classification of DNA that isolates unique breaks at key locations within living cells. Its patented Meganuclease Recombination Systems technology helps to initiate the rational genome engineering process, which in turn can help treat diseases and augment genetic codes.

Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc. company was founded in 1998 and is based in San Diego, California. Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc. (Halozyme) is a biopharmaceutical company developing and commercializing products targeting the extracellular matrix (Matrix) for the endocrinology, oncology, dermatology and drug delivery markets The Company's products are based on the property covering the family of human enzymes known as hyaluronidases. The Company has two marketed products: HYLENEX, a product used as an adjuvant to increase the absorption and dispersion of other injected drugs and fluids, and Cumulase, a product used for in vitro fertilization (IVF). The Company has partnerships with F. Hoffmann-La Roche, Ltd and Hoffmann-La Roche, Inc. (Roche), to apply Enhanze Technology to Roche’s biological therapeutic compounds for up to 13 targets, and with Baxter Healthcare Corporation (Baxter), to apply Enhanze Technology to Baxter’s biological therapeutic compound, GAMMAGARD LIQUID.

EMD Serono develops a potpourri of prescription pharmaceuticals used for the treatment of neurological, metabolic, and fertility disorders and diseases such as multiple sclerosis (MS), lupus, and HIV. The Massachusetts-based company conducts research and development programs in the US and markets products that include Gonal-f, Luveris, Ovidrel, Rebif, and Zorbtive in the US and Canada. The company has manufacturing and marketing agreements with other pharmaceutical firms, including Pfizer (MS) and CuraScript (fertility). EMD Serono is the North American operating subsidiary of Merck Serono S.A..

Chimerix, Inc. company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Durham, North Carolina. Chimerix has developed technology to make molecules with therapeutic potential into oral drugs. Its lipid conjugate technology can modify drug compounds to mimic a particular lipid metabolite that is absorbed by the small intestine, thus protecting the compounds from being broken down in the stomach. Chimerix is using its technology to develop lead drug candidate CMX001 to fight smallpox infections or bad reactions to smallpox vaccinations. The development-stage firm is also targeting drug-resistant HIV and hepatitis.

For biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies whose next big breakthrough is stuck in the test tube, Oxford Therapeutics Consulting could have the answer. The product development consulting firm offers strategic planning and product management for biotechs and pharmas that are short on staff and experience in bringing a new product through the lengthy development pipeline. Oxford Therapeutics' team of consultants work primarily with smaller companies on products such as anticancer agents, antibacterial and antiviral compounds, and therapeutic vaccines.

Orion shines brightly over Scandinavia. At the heart of the health care group is Orion Pharma, one of Finland's largest drug makers. Orion Pharma manufactures prescription, generic, and OTC pharmaceuticals, as well as veterinary medicines. Its Fermion subsidiary manufactures active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) for use by Orion and other drug makers. Orion company's research is focused on developing treatments for central nervous system, cardiovascular, and urological disorders, as well as cancer. Orion Diagnostica develops and manufactures diagnostic tests to be used on site in physicians' offices.

Abbott Nutrition company manufactures and markets nutritional products and devices for customers big and small. A long-held division of Abbott Laboratories, over the years, it has acquired a portfolio of brands that serve multiple niches of the nutritional supplement market. Its infant items include Isomil, PediaSure, Pedialyte, and Similac. In addition, Abbott Nutrition makes adult and diabetic products under brand names such as Ensure, Glucerna, ProSure, and TwoCal. The company also boasts a lengthy list of enteral (feeding) products.

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