Chris Otte

Encysive Pharmaceuticals, Inc. discovers, develops and markets drugs for the treatment of cardiovascular, vascular and related inflammatory diseases. The firm focuses its research and development programs on the treatment and prevention of interrelated diseases of the vascular endothelium, inflammatory cascade and vascular diseases. The company was founded by James T. Willerson in 1989 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Cardiocore Lab LLC provides cardiac testing services The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Bethesda, MD.

The International Association of Business Communicators operates as a vibrant membership association. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL.

Asuragen, Inc. develops molecular diagnostic products. Its products include AmplideX and QuantideX. It uses genomics to drive patient management through clinical testing solutions. The company was founded in March 2006 by Matthew M. Winkler and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

Little Rapids Corp. manufactures healthcare products. Its core product lines serve to the medical and paper industries. The company was founded by Charles N. Egan in 1947 and is headquartered in Green Bay, WI.

Leerink Partners LLC is a full-service brokerage and investment banking firm headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm was founded by Jeffrey Leerink in 1995 and formerly known as SVB Securities LLC. They rebranded as Leerink Partners in 2023. The firm is a subsidiary of SVB Securities LLC. Leerink Partners provides institutional sales, equity research, institutional trading, and corporate finance and asset management services to the healthcare and technology industries. They offer superior execution capabilities in common stock, convertibles and derivatives with a singular focus on healthcare and a knowledge-led approach.

Integrated Diagnostics, Inc. operates as a molecular diagnostics firm. It develops diagnostics and measurement technologies that has a capability of measuring biomarkers for diagnosis and management of complex diseases. The company was founded by Jim Heath, David J. Galas, Leroy E. Hood, and Paul Edward Kearney and is headquartered Seattle, WA.

Part of AstraZeneca PLC, AstraZeneca LP is a pharmaceutical company that focuses on developing and commercializing prescription drugs for various therapeutic areas. The company is based in Wilmington, DE.

Hammock Pharmaceuticals, Inc. manufactures pharmaceutical products. The company was founded on June 8, 2017 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. operates as a wealth management, capital markets, private equity and asset management firm. It offers equity research, corporate restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, public financing and fixed income services. The firm serves individual, corporate, institutional and municipal clients. The company was founded by Robert Wilson Baird in 1919 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, WI.

Exosome Diagnostics, Inc. develops and commercializes biofluid-based diagnostics to deliver personalized precision healthcare that improves lives. Its novel exosome-based technology platform can yield comprehensive and dynamic molecular insights to transform how cancer and other serious diseases are detected, diagnosed, treated and monitored. The company was founded by Wayne D. Comper, Harvey J. Barnett and James R. McCullough and is headquartered in Waltham, MA.

Ativa Medical Corp. provides medical diagnostic solutions. It offers analyzers that perform critical hematology and clinical chemistry tests; and disposable test cards for trauma, pediatric, oncology and geriatric patients. The company was founded by David W. Deetz in 2008 and is headquartered in St. Paul, MN.

Genzyme Pharmaceuticals develops and manufactures chemically synthesized pharmaceutical materials and technologies for the pharmaceutical industry and focuses on lipids, peptides, carbohydrates, oligonucleotides, and custom small molecules. The company is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

Auxogyn, Inc. provides novel scientific and development biotechnology services. It is focused on advancing the field of reproductive health through its uniquely-combined knowledge of early human developmental biology, advanced computer vision technology and best clinical practices. The firm's first product, the Eeva test, is designed to provide quantitative information regarding embryo development to assist IVF clinicians in optimizing the treatment path for their patients undergoing IVF procedures. The company was founded by Renee A. Reijo Pera, Barry Behr, Thomas Baer, Connie Wong, Lissa A. Goldenstein and Kevin Loewke in 2008 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA.

National Investor Relations Institute operates as an association of corporate officers and investor relations consultants responsible for communication among corporate management, shareholders, securities analysts and other financial community constituents. The company was founded by DeWitt C. Morrill in 1969 and is headquartered in Alexandria, VA.

Women in Bio, Inc. is an organization that supports women in the life sciences industry. The non-profit company is based in Bethesda, MD and has subsidiaries in the United States. The organization has 13 chapters in the United States and is funded by sponsors and partners who are dedicated to supporting diversity and inclusion for women of all ages. Founded in 2002, it offers professional educational programs, peer-to-peer learning, mentoring, and networking opportunities for women at all career levels. Women in Bio was founded by Faith L. Charles and Cynthia Wong Hu.

Galderma Laboratories LP develops and markets dermatology and prescription products. It also offers treatments for skin conditions such as acne, rosacea, atopic dermatitis, soriasis, melasma and sunspots. Galderma Laboratories was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Fort Worth, TX.