SEQUENOM, Inc. company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in San Diego, California with additional offices in Queensland, Australia; Beijing, China; and Newton, Massachusetts. Sequenom, Inc. provides products, services, diagnostic testing, applications, and genetic analysis products that translate genomic science into solutions for biomedical research, translational research, molecular medicine, and agricultural and livestock applications. It offers MassARRAY system, a high performance nucleic acid analysis platform that measures genetic target material and variations. The company offers its MassARRAY system for various DNA/RNA analysis applications, including single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP), genotyping detection of mutations, analysis of copy number variants, and other structural genome variations, as well as quantitative gene expression analysis, quantitative methylation marker analysis, comparative sequence analysis of haploid organisms, SNP discovery, and oligonucleotide quality control. Sequenom also provides the iPLEX multiplexing assay reagents and chips, which permits multiplexed SNP analysis using a similar amount of reagents and chip surface area. In addition, the company engages in the research, development, and the commercialization of various non-invasive molecular diagnostic tests for prenatal genetic disorders and diseases, oncology, and infectious diseases. It offers its products through direct sales and support personnel to clinical research laboratories, bio-agriculture, bio-technology and pharmaceutical companies, academic institutions, and government agencies worldwide. Sequenom has a collaboration agreement with the Immune Tolerance Institute to develop an advanced newborn screening test for severe combined immunodeficiency.

Pharsight wants to shorten the path to market for tomorrow's pharmaceutical breakthroughs. The company's software and consulting services aim to take some of the guesswork out of the drug development process for pharmaceutical and biotech firms, helping them choose the most promising drug candidates, to design effective clinical trials, and to keep up with regulatory reporting. Pharsight's WinNonlin and WinNonMix applications, for instance, analyze research and clinical data to help companies develop appropriate dosing regimens for clinical trials. And its consulting services help them make key strategy decisions about the future of development programs. Pharsight was acquired by Tripos in 2008.

Synbiotics is concerned with the conditions of cats, cows, canines, and other critters. The company provides diagnostic products for the animal health care industry worldwide, through facilities in the US and France. Its canine reproduction services division trains vets in canine reproductive services, including artificial insemination, and runs the Canine Freezing Center Network, which operates what Synbiotics says is the largest bank of frozen canine semen in the world. Synbiotics company also develops and markets test kits for animal parasites, pregnancy, viruses, and other diseases and conditions in the animal kingdom. Its test for bird flu, the FluDetect Avian Influenza Type A antigen kit, is sold globally.

Vermillion, Inc. is involved in the discovery, development and commercialization of diagnostic tests that help physicians diagnose, treat and improve outcomes for patients. The Company uses the process of utilizing advanced protein separation methods to identify and resolve variants of specific biomarkers (known as translational proteomics) for developing a procedure to measure a property or concentration of an analyte (known as an assay) and commercializing diagnostic tests. Vermillion has focuses in the areas of oncology, hematology, cardiology and women’s health. Vermillion’s focus on translational proteomics enables it to address the market for diagnostic tests that measure multiple protein biomarkers. In January 2010, the Company emerged from protection under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code.

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.

Facet Biotech Corporation, a biotechnology company, engages in the identification and development of oncology therapeutics. Its products in development include Daclizumab, a monoclonal antibody in Phase II clinical studies that binds to the alpha chain of the interleukin-2 receptor on activated T cells; and Volociximab, which is in Phase I/II clinical studies is a chimeric monoclonal antibody that inhibits the functional activity of a protein in activated endothelial cells. The company is also developing Elotuzumab, a monoclonal antibody in Phase I clinical study, which binds to a cell surface glycoprotein that is expressed on myeloma cells and normal human cells; PDL192, a monoclonal antibody in Phase I clinical study, which binds to the tumor necrosis factor-like weak inducer of apoptosis receptor; and PDL241, a monoclonal antibody in the preclinical stage for immunologic diseases. Facet Biotech Corporation has a collaboration agreement with Biogen Idec Inc. The company is headquartered in Redwood City, California.

Luitpold Pharmaceuticals earns its gold from the businesses of drugs and medical devices. Luitpold markets and manufactures injectable products used to treat an array of ailments including kidney disease. Luitpold also manufactures materials used in dental bone grafting and bone regeneration and treatments for equine and canine joint diseases. The company, which targets its products primarily to hospitals and clinics in US and Canadian markets, operates through four divisions: American Regent, Luitpold Animal Health, Osteohealth, and Contract Manufacturing. Originally a German company named after a Bavarian prince, Luitpold is a subsidiary of one of Japan's largest pharmaceutical companies, Daiichi Sankyo.

Santarus was founded in 1996 and is based in San Diego, California. Santarus, Inc., a specialty pharmaceutical company, engages in acquiring, developing, and commercializing proprietary products that treat upper gastrointestinal diseases and disorders. Its products include Zegerid capsules and powder for oral suspension, which are proprietary immediate-release formulations that combine antacids and omeprazole (a proton pump inhibitor) to treat upper gastrointestinal diseases and disorders, including gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD); and Glumetza for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. The company is also developing a Zegerid tablet formulation, Budesonide MMX for the treatment of mild or moderate active ulcerative colitis, and Rifamycin SV MMX for the treatment of traveler’s diarrhea. It has strategic alliances with Schering-Plough to develop, manufacture, and sell Zegerid brand OTC products in the lower dosage strength of 20 mg of omeprazole in the United States and Canada; GlaxoSmithKline to develop, manufacture, and commercialize prescription and OTC products in approximately 100 countries, including in Africa, Asia, the Middle-East, and Central and South America; and Cosmo Technologies, Ltd, which grants Santarus exclusive rights to develop and commercialize Budesonide MMX and Rifamycin SV MMX for the United States market. The company sells its products to wholesale distributors in the pharmaceutical industry.

IBEX Technologies Inc. company develops and sells a series of proprietary enzymes for use in pharmaceutical research, particularly for arthritis and oncology. It markets diagnostic assays for use in arthritis tests that monitor the deterioration of cartilage; other assays monitor the rebuilding of cartilage. IBEX also provides enzymes for use as reagents used in hemostasis monitoring devices (for blood coagulation detection during certain surgical procedures). The majority of the company's sales are in the US (50%), followed by Europe and Canada, where sales revenues are split evenly. The publicly-traded company, founded in 1972, is led by CEO Paul Baehr.

DiagnoCure Inc. company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Quebec City, Canada. DiagnoCure, Inc., a life sciences company, engages in the research, development, production, and commercialization of diagnostic tests for the detection and management of cancers in Canada. It focuses on colon, prostate, breast, and lung cancers. The company provides ImmunoCyt /uCyt+, a tool for the diagnosis and monitoring of bladder cancer; uPM3, a noninvasive test for the detection of prostate cancer; and molecular diagnostic tests for lung cancer. It also offers Previstage GCC colorectal cancer staging test for the management of colorectal cancer. The company holds worldwide diagnostic and therapeutic rights for the use of the PCA3 technology in prostate cancer diagnosis. DiagnoCure has a strategic alliance with Gen-Probe Incorporated for the development and commercialization of diagnostic products using the DiagnoCure PCA3 gene technology for prostate cancer.

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