NeurogesX, Inc. (NeurogesX) is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing pain management therapies. The Company is assembling a portfolio of pain management product candidates and is developing new therapies based on known chemical entities. Its initial focus is on the management of chronic peripheral neuropathic pain conditions. The Company’s most advanced product candidate, Qutenza, a dermal patch containing a high concentration of synthetic capsaicin, is designed to manage pain associated with peripheral neuropathic pain conditions. The Company submitted to the United States Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) an new drug application (NDA) for Qutenza for the management of pain associated with postherpetic neuralgia (PHN), in October 2008 which was filed by the FDA in December 2008. The Company's Products include Qutenza, NGX-1998, Acetaminophen Prodrugs (NGX-1576, NGX-9674, NGX-5752) and Opioid Prodrugs (NGX-6052).

Harlan was found in 1931 by Howard Harlan. Harlan Laboratories (formerly Harlan Sprague Dawley) is where scientists go when they need rats for the maze. Among other things, the research company produces laboratory animals and laboratory animal diets. The company is comprised of two operating groups. The Research Models group provides rodents and large animals, animal diets and bedding, and testing services to pharmaceutical and biotech companies, universities, and government agencies. The Contract Research Services division provides researchers with analytical chemistry services, toxicology services, and chemical and agrochemical registration.

Newron Pharmaceuticals focuses its brainpower on finding remedies for nervous system disorders. As a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing treatments for central nervous system diseases, Newron is developing a pipeline that includes treatments for Parkinson's disease and neuropathic back pain (pain which results from damage to nerve cells). The company is also in the early stages of developing treatments for Restless Leg Syndrome and Alzheimer's disease, as well as other neuropathic pain disorders. Newron is currently partnered with Merck Serono for development of Newron's primary drug product Safinamide, a Parkinson's treatment.

DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc. was founded in 1991 and is based in Wilmington, Massachusetts. DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc., an integrated dermatology pharmaceutical company, develops and markets Levulan photodynamic therapy (PDT) and other products for common skin conditions in the United States and internationally. Its products include Levulan Kerastick 20% Topical Solution with PDT and the BLU-U brand light source for the treatment of non-hyperkeratotic actinic keratoses of the face or scalp. The BLU-U is used without Levulan to treat moderate inflammatory acne vulgaris and general dermatological conditions. The company is also developing non-PDT drug products, including Nicomide, Nicomide-T, AVAR products, ClindaReach, Meted, and Psoriacap products.

Allergan, Inc. was founded in 1948 and is headquartered in Irvine, California. Allergan, Inc., a multi-specialty healthcare company, discovers, develops, and commercializes specialty pharmaceutical, medical device, and over-the-counter products for the ophthalmic, neurological, medical aesthetics, medical dermatological, breast aesthetics, obesity intervention, urological, and other specialty markets worldwide. It operates in two segments, Specialty Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices. The Specialty Pharmaceuticals segment offers a range of pharmaceutical products, including ophthalmic products for chronic dry eye, glaucoma therapy, ocular inflammation, infection, and allergy; Botox for the therapeutic and aesthetic indications; skin care products for acne, psoriasis, and other skin care products; eyelash growth products; and urologics products. The Medical Devices segment offers a range of medical devices, such as breast implants for augmentation, revision, and reconstructive surgery; obesity intervention products, including the Lap-Band System and the BIB BioEnterics Intragastric Balloon; and facial aesthetics products.Allergan company also offers Contigen for the treatment of urinary incontinence due to intrinsic sphincter deficiency. It sells its products to drug wholesalers, independent and chain drug stores, pharmacies, commercial optical chains, opticians, mass merchandisers, food stores, hospitals, group purchasing organizations, integrated direct hospital networks, and ambulatory surgery centers, as well as to medical practitioners, including ophthalmologists, neurologists, dermatologists, plastic and reconstructive surgeons, aesthetic specialty physicians, bariatric surgeons, pediatricians, urologists, and general practitioners. Allergan, Inc. has strategic research collaboration agreements with ExonHit Therapeutics S.A.; Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; and Pieris AG.

Vetoquinol S.A. was founded in 1933 and is based in Lure, France. Vétoquinol S A engages in the research and development, manufacture, marketing, and sale of medicines and nutraceuticals for animal health. It offers Marbocyl, an antibiotic for various species; Tolfédine and Tolfine anti-inflammatories for minimizing animal pain; and Prilium, an oral daily administration formula for cardiovascular treatment. The company’s products are used for dogs, cats, cattle, and pigs. It sells its products in Europe, North America, Africa, the Middle East, and the Pacific Asia. Vétoquinol S A was formerly known as Laboratoires Biochimiques de l’Est and changed its name to Vetoquinol S.A. in 1962.

Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas. Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, focuses on the discovery and development of pharmaceutical products for the treatment of human disease, including immunology, metabolism, cardiology, and ophthalmology. The company's drug candidates include LX1031, which is in a Phase II clinical trial for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome and other gastrointestinal disorders; LX1032 that has completed Phase I clinical trials to treat the symptoms associated with carcinoid syndrome; LX2931, which is in Phase I clinical trial for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune diseases; and LX4211 that is in Phase 1 clinical trials to treat Type 2 diabetes. It also has a preclinical development drug candidate, LX7101, for the treatment of glaucoma. Lexicon Pharmaceuticals has drug discovery alliances with Bristol-Myers Squibb Company to discover, develop, and commercialize small molecule drugs in the neuroscience field; and N.V. Organon to discover, develop, and commercialize new biotherapeutic drugs. It also has an alliance with Nuevolution A/S, which provides access to Nuevolution's Chemetics platform chemistry technology.

Acurian hopes you can help them find a cure for everything from cancer to anxiety disorders. Acurian company matches up biotech, pharmaceutical, and medical device companies with patients interested in participating in clinical trials for experimental and innovative therapies. The company's website allows interested patients to register their ailments and express their willingness to participate. All this has helped Acurian develop a database of over 50 million interested people, which it connects with about 60 pharma and biotech companies. The company also develops software to help contract research organizations (CROs) manage and track the results of clinical trials.

United Therapeutics Corporation was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Silver Spring, Maryland. United Therapeutics Corporation, a biotechnology company, engages in the development and commercialization of therapeutic products for patients with chronic and life-threatening cardiovascular and infectious diseases, and cancer in the United States and Internationally. United's products include Remodulin (treprostinil sodium) for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension; and CardioPAL SAVI and Decipher Cardiac Monitors for the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias and ischemic heart disease. Its NDA filed products include Inhaled Treprostinil for pulmonary arterial hypertension and Oral Tadalafil for pulmonary hypertension. United's Phase III products comprise of Oral Treprostinil for pulmonary arterial hypertension; and Phase II products include Beraprost-MR for pulmonary arterial hypertension, 3F8 MAb for neuroblastoma, Oral Treprostinil for Peripheral vascular disease, and CardioPAL SAVI Wireless Cardiac Event Monitors for Cardiac arrhythmias and ischemic heart disease. Its Phase I products include Inhaled Treprostinil for pulmonary arterial hypertension associated with Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, Inhaled Treprostinil with AERx Essence for Pulmonary hypertension, 8H9 MAb for Metastatic brain cancer, and Celgosivir for Hepatitis C. United's pre-clinical products comprise Miglustat for Hepatitis C and Glycobiology Antiviral Agents for Hepatitis C and other infectious diseases.

AstraZeneca was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. AstraZeneca plc (LSE: AZN) operates independently of Imperial Chemical Industries plc as of June 1, 1993. AstraZeneca plc discovers, develops, manufactures, and markets prescription pharmaceuticals and biological products in the areas of cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, neuroscience, oncology, respiratory and inflammation, and infection worldwide. Its primary products include Arimidex for hormonal breast cancer; Crestor that provides treatment for managing cholesterol levels; Nexium for acid-related diseases; Seroquel, an atypical anti-psychotic therapy for treating schizophrenia and bipolar mania; and Symbicort for the treatment of asthma in patients.AstraZeneca company also engages in the research, development, manufacture, and marketing of medical devices and implants for use in urology, surgery, and odontology. In addition, it develops and manages hospital-based outpatient cancer centers in the United States; and produces individually adapted abutments for dental implants using a patented CAD/CAM method. The company markets its products to primary care and specialist physicians, as well as to other healthcare professionals, governments, and healthcare buying groups through sales and marketing network, local marketing companies, distributors, and local representative offices. It has collaboration agreements with Bristol-Myers Squibb Company; POZEN Inc.; Abbott laboratories; Palatin Technologies, Inc; BioDuro Inc.; Jubilant Organosys Ltd.; Merck & Co. Inc.; Cancer Research Technology Limited; Institute of Cancer Research; Alcon Inc.; Mental Health Research Institute; Targacept, Inc.; and Dako Denmark A/S. AstraZeneca also has a drug discovery and development agreement with PsychoGenics Inc. to identify compounds that are useful for the treatment of certain central nervous system disorders.

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