AstraZeneca Czech Republic is a subsidiary of the international pharmaceutical behemoth known as AstraZeneca. It markets products such as heartburn reliever Nexium, local anesthetic Xylocaine, and endometriosis treatment Zoladex in the Czech Republic. It also conducts clinical trials on potential drug candidates in other parts of Central and Eastern Europe, such as Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland, Romania, and Slovenia. It focuses its research efforts primarily on the medical fields of gastroenterology, gynecology, and oncology, as well as bone and joint, cardiovascular, infectious, and respiratory diseases.

Founded in 1997, Chicago-based Integrated Genomics specializes in research in microbial genomics, biochemistry, and gene expression. Our scientists have broad experience in both in silico and wet lab sequencing, research and development with more than 100 relevant publications in these areas. Integrated Genomics has particularly long-standing relationships and active research in the area of lactic acid bacteria and pathogenic microbes, as well as a broad customer base across industry, academic and government institutions.Integrated Genomics’ products and services are based on ERGO™, our web-based genome analysis platform. ERGO™ integrates proprietary functional genomic data, metabolic reconstructions, expression profiling, and biochemical and microbiological data with publicly available information. Focused on microbial genomics, ERGO™ provides better and faster identification of gene function across all organisms.

Argenta Discovery hopes to find some help for those suffering from respiratory diseases. The pharmaceutical research and development company's quest focuses on discovering treatments for allergic asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and cystic fibrosis. With seven products in various preclinical and clinical testing stages, Argenta has ongoing strategic alliances with AstraZeneca, Domantis, and Dr. Reddy's to help develop certain compounds once they clear phase II trials. Argenta also performs fee-for-service research for third-party clients which have included Genentech, Zafgen, Antisoma, and Novartis. Argenta was spun off from Aventis (now Sanofi-Aventis) in 2000.

Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc. was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California. Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a specialty pharmaceutical company, develops and commercializes products for neurology and psychiatry primarily in the United States. The company's marketed products include Xyrem for the treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness and cataplexy in patients with narcolepsy; and Luvox CR for obsessive compulsive disorder and social anxiety disorder. Its product candidate in Phase III clinical trials comprise JZP-6 for the treatment of fibromyalgia. The company's other product candidates in clinical development comprises JZP-8, an intranasal formulation of clonazepam for the treatment of recurrent acute repetitive seizures in epilepsy patients who continue to have seizures while on stable anti-epileptic regimens; JZP-4, a controlled release formulation of an anticonvulsant for the treatment of epilepsy and bipolar disorder; and JZP-7 for the treatment of restless legs syndrome.

Fibrocell Science, Inc., a biotechnology company, focuses on developing regenerative fibroblast cells for aesthetic, medical, and scientific applications. The company is developing Azfibrocel-T, an investigational autologous cell therapy to treat nasolabial fold wrinkles. It was formerly known as Isolagen, Inc. and changed its name to Fibrocell Science, Inc. in September 2009. The company is based in Exton, Pennsylvania.

IGI Laboratories, Inc. was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Buena, New Jersey. IGI Laboratories, Inc. engages in the development, manufacture, filling, and packaging of topical, semi solid, and liquid products for pharmaceutical, cosmeceutical, and cosmetic companies. The company focuses on the commercialization of its licensed Novasome encapsulation technology for skin care/treatment products. It licenses the Novasome encapsulation technology from Novavax, Inc. for applications in animal pharmaceuticals, biologicals, and other animal health products; foods, food applications, nutrients, and flavorings; cosmetics, consumer products, and dermatological over-the-counter and prescription products; fragrances; and chemicals, including herbicides, insecticides, pesticides, paints and coatings, photographic chemicals, and other specialty chemicals, as well as the processes for making the same. The company was formerly known as IGI, Inc. and changed its name to IGI Laboratories, Inc. in May 2008.

StemCells, Inc. company was founded in 1988 and is based in Palo Alto, California. StemCells, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company. The Company is engaged in the discovery and development of cell-based therapeutics to treat damage to, or degeneration of, major organ systems. The Company has two product development programs: CNS Program, which is developing applications for its human neural stem cell and Liver Program, which is developing applications for its human liver engrafting cells. In addition, it is conducting preclinical work for spinal cord injury, myelin disorders and retinal disorders. In December 2008, the Company received authorization from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to initiate a Phase I clinical trial of its HuCNS-SC cells in a second indication, Pelizeaus-Merzbacher Disease (PMD), a fatal myelination disorder in the brain. In April 2009, StemCells, Inc. completed the acquisition of substantially all of the operating assets and liabilities of Stem Cell Sciences Plc.

The Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research blazes new trails in bioscience. The organization, funded by both the public and private sectors, investigates such diseases as Parkinson's and cancer and dives into the depths of biology, genomics, and genetics to gain new understanding about disease and health. The Whitehead Institute contributed to the international effort to map the human genome, and is actively researching stem cells. Other achievements include discovering a system for multiplying adult stem cells and creating the first genetically defined human cancer cell. The institute was founded in 1982 by philanthropist Edwin "Jack" Whitehead and draws researchers from MIT.

Enzon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. company was founded in 1981 and is based in Bridgewater, New Jersey. Enzon Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, engages in developing, manufacturing, and commercializing medicines for patients with cancer and other life-threatening conditions in the United States and internationally. Its products include Oncaspar, a PEG-enhanced version of a naturally occurring enzyme called L-asparaginase and is used in conjunction with other chemotherapeutics to treat patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia; and DepoCyt, an injectable chemotherapeutic agent for the treatment of patients with lymphomatous meningitis. The company also offers Abelcet, a lipid formulation of amphotericin B used to treat immuno-compromised patients with invasive fungal infections; and Adagen, a PEGylated bovine adenosine deaminase enzyme (ADA) used to treat patients afflicted with a type of severe combined immunodeficiency disease, which is caused by the chronic deficiency of ADA. In addition, it licenses its PEGylation platform for products, such as PEG-INTRON, Pegasys, Macugen, and CIMZIA; and provides contract manufacturing services for various injectable products.Enzon is also developing PEG-SN38 for the treatment of colorectal, breast, and pancreatic cancer, as well as for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma; and HIF-1 alpha antagonist for the treatment of cancers and common solid tumors. Further, it offers Recombinant Human Mannose-Binding Lectin, a protein therapeutic to prevent and treat severe infections in individuals with low levels of MBL; and provides contract manufacturing services for various injectable products. The company has development and commercialization agreements with Santaris Pharma A/S; Schering-Plough; Sanofi-Aventis; Medac; Micromet; NatImmune A/S; Nektar; Pacira; and Cephalon France SAS. It markets its therapeutic products through its sales force that includes specialists in oncology, hematology, infectious disease, and various critical care disciplines.

Merck OY company, a subsidiary of Germany-based Merck KGaA, manufactures, markets, and distributes prescription and over-the-counter pharmaceutical medicines. Merck OY's prescription drugs fall into targeted therapeutic categories such as diabetes, cardiovascular care, and infertility, and its consumer health care segment primarily consists of nutraceutical (vitamin) products. It also makes select chemical products, including liquid crystals and life science laboratory chemicals.

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