Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of small molecule drugs for the treatment of central nervous system disorders. The Company is developing a portfolio consisting of its four product candidates, including pimavanserin, which is in Phase III development for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease psychosis. In addition, the Company has a product candidate in Phase II for chronic pain and a product candidate in Phase I for glaucoma, both in collaboration with Allergan, Inc., and ACP-106 in IND-track development. The Company’s product candidates include Pimavanserin, AGN-XX/YY, AC-262271 and ACP-106. The Company maintains two wholly owned subsidiaries: ACADIA Pharmaceuticals AB based in Malmo, Sweden and ACADIA Pharmaceuticals A/S based in Denmark.

SomaLogic helps in the hunt for proteins. Its aptamer arrays bind to proteins in such a way that multiple protein targets can be identified at once. Life sciences researchers use the company's arrays to identify proteins related to angiogenesis (the formation of new blood vessels) and inflammation. Data gathered from this work could be used to develop new drugs and diagnostics for a variety of diseases. SomaLogic has partnered with Quest Diagnostics to develop diagnostics that can measure many proteins at once. As part of the arrangement, Quest Diagnostics made a $15 million investment in the company.

CEO Samuel Bogoch founded Oncolab shortly after he discovered the technology for detecting anti-malignin antibodies in the 1960s. Oncolab, Inc. company makes the AMAS test, an early warning blood screening test for cancer. The test detects abnormal levels of anti-malignin antibody which may indicate the presence of tumors. It is the first antibody that can be directly related to the survival of cancer patients and can be easily detected even before malignin reaches a detectable level. The test is shipped for free and is administered by doctors, then sent to Oncolab to process the results (for a fee); there are also a handful of lab locations that administer the test.

Since its inception in 1740, Whatman knows what it takes to separate the wheat from the chaff. Whatman company makes filters, membranes, and specialty products for applications in the analytical, health care, and bioscience markets in some 70 countries. Whatman company's products can be found in medical devices and diagnostic testing kits. Whatman has also developed technology for the isolation, transportation, storage, and purification of DNA for gathering genetic information. Whatman makes other products such as blotting papers, syringe filters, and chromatography products. Whatman company was acquired by GE Healthcare in 2008.

deCODE genetics, Inc. (deCODE) is a bio-pharmaceutical company developing and marketing products for the treatment, diagnosis, and prevention of common diseases. deCODE applies its capabilities in chemistry and structural biology to the development of drugs in therapeutic areas, and applies its discoveries in human genetics to bring to market deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)-based reference laboratory tests and consumer genome analysis services to assess individual risk of common diseases. In November 2009, the Company announced that it has filed a voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code with the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.

Quantum was founded in 1981. Quantum, Inc. company distributes dozens of natural products to consumers and health food retailers in the US and Canada. Quantum's inventory includes vitamins, insect repellents, and skin care products. The firm also manufactures items designed for women's and men's health, age management, weight loss, and immune system health. In all, Quantum offers about 60 different products sold individually as well as in "value packs" of related products such as its outdoor kit which offers insect repellant, sun block, insect bite treatment, and anti-itch cream. The company also sells anti-aging, cold sore, and immune support kits.

Vertex Pharmaceuticals was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated engages in the discovery, development, and commercialization of small molecule drugs for the treatment of serious diseases worldwide. Its product pipeline includes Telaprevir, a Phase III clinical trial product for the treatment of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection; VX-813, a Phase Ia clinical trial product for chronic HCV infection; VX-985, which is under preclinical trails for chronic HCV infection; VX-770, a Phase IIa clinical trial candidate for the treatment of Cystic fibrosis; VX-809, a Phase Ib clinical trial product for the treatment of Cystic fibrosis; VX-509, a Phase Ia clinical trial product for immune-mediated inflammatory diseases; MK-5108 (VX-689), a Phase I clinical trial product for the treatment of cancer; and AVN-944(VX-944), which is in Phase 2 clinical trial for the treatment of cancer. The company also has development and commercial rights to VX-702 for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory diseases. It has collaboration agreements with Janssen Pharmaceutica, N.V.; Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation; Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Therapeutics Incorporated; Merck & Co., Inc.; Avalon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; GlaxoSmithKline plc.; and Bend Research Inc.

TolerRx, Inc. company develops therapies to treat patients with autoimmune diseases, including Type I diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis. Organ transplant rejection is also a target. The company's treatments induce immunological tolerance, or teach a body's immune system to recognize its own tissues and prevent it from attacking the tissue and causing disease. TolerRx has five autoimmune and two cancer/chronic viral drugs in the pipeline. The immune drugs include treatments for Type I diabetes, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, and lupus. TolerRx was founded in 2000 by Herman Waldmann and Douglas J. Ringler.

Illumina was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in San Diego, California. Illumina, Inc. engages in the development, manufacture, and marketing of integrated systems for the analysis of genetic variation and biological function. Its instrumentation products include Genome Analyzer II, an instrument for high-throughput sequencing using Illumina sequencing by synthesis technology; iScan System, a high-resolution imaging instrument to scan BeadArray based assays; and BeadXpress Reader, a low- to mid-multiplex, high-throughput instrument for readout of assays. The company's consumables comprise Standard Sequencing Kit, a reagent used for sequencing by synthesis chemistry on the Genome Analyzer; Paired-End Genomic DNA Sample Prep Kit, a streamlined library preparation kit to generate 200—500 kb insert paired-end reads; InfiniumHD Whole-Genome BeadChips comprising Human1M-Duo, Human610-Quad, Human660W-Quad, and HumanCytoSNP-12, which are multi-sample DNA analysis microarrays that interrogate up to 1.2 million markers per sample; iSelect Custom Genotyping BeadChips that are customer designable SNP genotyping arrays for 6,000 to 200,000 markers; and Whole-Genome Gene Expression BeadChips, which are multi-sample expression profiling arrays with up-to-date content for human, mouse, and rat.

Protein Polymer Technologies, Inc. company was founded in 1988 and is based in San Diego, California. Protein Polymer Technologies, Inc., a biotechnology company, engages in the research, development, and production of bio-active devices to improve medical and surgical outcomes. The company, through its proprietary technology, produces molecular weight polymers that can be processed into a range of material forms, such as gels, sponges, films, and fibers. It also focuses on developing protein polymers that are used in products for tissue augmentation, tissue adhesives and sealants, and drug delivery devices. The company also develops and offers surgical tissue sealants that include tissue adhesives and sealants; wound healing and tissue regeneration products, including fabric dressings, synthetic materials, and biological materials; and urethral bulking agent that relieves female stress incontinence. In addition, it develops coating technology that modifies and improves surface properties of traditional biomedical devices.

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