Michel Burnier

Vifor Pharma AG is a pharmaceutical company, which engages in the research, development, production, and marketing of therapeutic products. It operates through the following geographical segments: Switzerland, Europe, USA, Rest of World, and Group. The firm offers products for iron deficiency, nephrology, and cardio-renal therapies. It specializes in strategic global partnering, in-licensing and developing, manufacturing and marketing pharmaceutical products for precision patient care. The company was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in St. Gallen, Switzerland.

Speedel Holding operates as a holding company with interests in pharmaceutical manufacturing. The company was founded on July 19, 2000 and is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland.

Speedel Pharma AG develops drugs for the treatment of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. It researches on Renin Inhibitors and also develops an Endothelin Receptor Anatagonist. The company also operates in the U.S. and Japan. It was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland.

Vifor Pharma Management AG develops and manufactures pharmaceuticals products for the treatment of iron deficiency. It also offers a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines as well as over-the-counter products. The company operates in the following key business areas: iron deficiency with and without anemia, kidney disease, infectious diseases/OTX products and consumer healthcare, with a focus on non-prescription products. Vifor Pharma Management was founded by Caspar Friedrich Hausmann in 1872 and is headquartered in Glattbrugg, Switzerland.

The European Research Council is an organization that provides grants for research projects. The organization is based in Brussels, Belgium. As a grantee, individuals are required to submit scientific and financial reports for assessment by ERC Scientific Officers. The organization emphasizes the importance of research ethics and compliance with legislation, disciplinary norms, and protection of research subjects. The responsibility for ethics lies with the individuals conducting the research, while the formal accountability lies with the signatory of the Grant Agreement, the Host Institution.

Swissmedic is the national authorisation and supervisory authority for drugs and medical products. It provides clinical laboratory testing services. The company is headquartered in Bern, Switzerland.

Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois is a university hospital located in Lausanne, CH. The SwitzerlandUV is also a renowned center of medical education and research, collaborating with the Faculty of Biology and Medicine of the University of Lausanne and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL). It has 16 clinical and medico-technical departments and is known for its academic achievements in healthcare, research, and teaching. The vast campus in the lake region is home to these institutions. The CEO of the Swiss company is Nicolas Demartines.