John Herrmann

Xceed Molecular Corporation is a molecular diagnostic company dedicated to commercializing a platform for automated gene expression analysis and developing proprietary clinical research assays and custom arrays. They develop tools and content aimed at accelerating the current market trend towards 'translational medicine', and bridging the gap from gene signature validation to clinical diagnostics. The Ziplex Automated Workstation is the first integrated and fully automated hybridization system for multiplex gene expression signatures. Their integrated solution - the Ziplex System - features this innovative instrument platform and focused-content TipChip arrays and reagents to perform highly multiplexed molecular assays with superior accuracy, reproducibility, speed and scalability. The Ziplex System is designed to provide the ease-of-use in assay automation and analytics that is required to successfully translate gene expression analysis from research use into routine practice. Xceed complements the Ziplex platform by offering Gene Expression Services and Assay Development Services.

Ore Pharmaceuticals, Inc. operates as a drug development company, which developed drug candidates for therapeutic uses. The firm marketed its drug repositioning capabilities to pharmaceutical companies based in North America, Japan and Europe. The company was founded in September 1994 and was headquartered in Wellesley, MA.

Celera Group provides molecular diagnostics using proprietary genomics and proteomics discovery platforms to identify and validate novel diagnostic markers and to develop diagnostic products based on these markers. These diagnostic products are used to predict disease risk and optimize therapy selection, monitoring and patient outcome. The company was founded in May, 1998 and is located in Rockville, MD

Baxter Healthcare Corp. develops, manufactures, and distributes hospital supplies and medical technologies. It distributes medical treatment options for conditions such as hemophilia, immune disorders, kidney disease, cancer, and trauma. The company was founded on June 21, 1967 and is headquartered in Deerfield, IL.

Gene Logic, Inc. provides drug discovery and development services to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies worldwide. The company operates in three segments: Genomics and Toxicogenomics Services, Preclinical Contract Research Services, and Drug Repositioning and Selection Services. Gene Logic was incorporated in 1994 and is headquartered in Gaithersburg, Maryland.