Ken Kelley

DNAtrix, Inc. operates as a biotech company which focuses on the development of oncolytic viruses for cancer. The firm’s offers DNX-2401 product which is an oncolytic virus designed specifically for treating Glioblastoma. It also works to expand its platform technology for treating other cancers, including ovarian, prostate and pancreatic cancer indications. The company was founded in 2005 by Francis Patrick McCormick, Alfred Yung, Charles Conrad, Cande Gomez-Manzano and Juan Fueyo and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Cognoa, Inc. offers a mobile application and proprietary algorithm to enable early detection of autism. The firm is a consumer healthcare company that?s changing how parents assess and support their child?s development. The company was founded by Dennis Wall and Brent Vaughan and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA.

Synchroneuron, Inc. develops therapies for tardive dyskinesia (TD) and other neuropsychiatric disorders. It offers a novel treatment for movement disorders, utilizing a drug with simultaneous effects on excitatory and inhibitory neurotransmission. The company was founded by Kei-Lai L. Fong, William D. Kerns, Marc R. Cote and Barry S. Fogel in 2011 and is headquartered in Newton, MA.

Advanced Cell Diagnostics, Inc. operates as a biotechnology company. It specializes in the emerging field of molecular pathology and developing cell- and tissue-based diagnostic tests for personalized medicine. The company was founded by Lou Yuling and Steve Chan in 2006 and is headquartered in Newark, CA.

ProterixBio, Inc. supplies novel protein measurement technology. It manufactures and markets the ViBE platform, enabling highly sensitive, automated acoustic immunoassays to accelerate drug discovery, development and production of biological and pharmaceutical products. The company was founded by Edward F. Crawley and Mark Lundstrom in 2002 and is headquartered in Billerica, MA.

Atreaon, Inc. develops proteins for diseases treatment. It operates as a pharmaceutical company that develops medicines for the treatment of arthritis. The company was founded on December 19, 2011 and is headquartered in Newton, MA.

Serica Technologies, Inc. produces silk-based biomaterial products for tissue rejuvenation. The company develops knee ligament replacements from silk biomaterial. The company was founded on May 31, 2000 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA.

Artugen Therapeutics Ltd. develops precision treatments for infections. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Concord, MA.

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. develops, manufactures, and markets prescription drugs. It manufactures and markets prescription drugs used to treat a number of diseases and conditions including cardiovascular, dermatological, central nervous system, bone disease, cancer, organ transplantation, psychiatry, infectious disease, and respiratory. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in East Hanover, NJ.

K-Gen, Inc. is an American biotechnology company. The private company is based in San Francisco.

InCarda Therapeutics, Inc. develops cardiovascular disease treatment through pulmonary delivery of established drugs. It also develops an inhaled therapy intended to treat paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. The company was founded by Narasimhan Rangachari, John S. Patton, Gregory M. Marcus and Carlos A. Schuler in 2009 and is headquartered in Newark, CA.

Masters Pharmaceuticals Ltd. provides global healthcare solutions. It distributes prescription and OTC drugs, medical devices and supplies. The firm offers acetylcysteine, aciclovir, amiloride hcl, amitriptyline, baclofen and budesonide products. It supplies advanced medicines to hospitals, pharmacists, clinics and Governments. The company was founded by Suzad Masters and Zulf Masters in 1984 and is headquartered in Elstree, the United Kingdom.

Meissa Vaccines, Inc. operates as a pharmaceutical development company. It focuses on the in-licensing and advancement of vaccines for respiratory syncytial virus. The company was founded by Marty Moore and Roderick Tang in 2014 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, CA.

Revolo Biotherapeutics Ltd. develops immunologic and inflammatory medications. It develops disease resetting therapeutics for immuno-inflammatory diseases. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Stevenage, the United Kingdom.

MedAnnex Ltd. operates preclinical-stage biotechnology company. It develops approaches to treating autoimmune diseases and other medical conditions. The company was founded by Christopher Barry Wood and Hugh Stephen Griffith in 2009 and is headquartered in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom.

Apnimed, Inc. operates as a clinical-stage company. It discovers novel pharmaceutical therapies for sleep apnea and related disorders. The company was founded by Lawrence G. Miller and Luigi Taranto Montemurro in 2017 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

Morningside Group (Morningside Group) is a venture capital and private equity firm founded in 1986 by Lok Chung Chan and Chi Chung Chan. The firm is headquartered in Hong Kong.

Liquidia Technologies, Inc. is a clinical biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of human therapeutics using its proprietary PRINT technology to transform the lives of patients. It operates in two segments: Pharmaceutical Products and Partnering & Licensing. The two product candidates from its pipeline: LIQ861 for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension and LIQ865 for the treatment of local post-operative pain. Liquidia Technologies was founded by Joseph M. DeSimone, Ashok K. Mendiratta, Edward T. Samulski, William R. Kenan, Ginger Denison and Jason Rolland in 2004 and is headquartered in Morrisville, NC.

American Society for Clinical Investigation engages as a medical honor society. It focuses on physician-scientists in research, clinical care, and medical education. The company was founded by Samuel J. Meltzer in 1908 and is headquartered in Ann Arbor, MI.

Part of Merck & Co., Inc., Merck Research Laboratories Massachusetts LLC is a pharmaceutical company that provides free medicines and adult vaccines to qualified patients through their Merck Patient Assistance Program. The company is based in Boston, MA and is a part of Merck & Co., Inc. and its affiliates. The company also offers information about insurance coverage and financial assistance options for eligible patients. The company conducts clinical trials and provides medical information covering thousands of topics in all fields of medicine through their Merck Manuals. Additionally, they report on their commitment to operating responsibly to benefit society through their corporate responsibility program, which includes their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) report. Merck for Mothers is an initiative to create a world where no woman has to die giving life.

The International Vaccine Institute develops and distributes vaccines. The non-profit company is based in Seoul, South Korea. Jerome H. Kim has been the CEO of the South Korean company since 2015.

Keystone Symposia operates as a catalyst for the advancement of biomedical and life sciences by connecting scientists within and across disciplines at conferences and workshops. The company was founded by C. Fred Fox in 1972 and is headquartered in Silverthorne, CO.

Colorado College provide a broad liberal arts education to students. The college was founded in May 6, 1874 and it is headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO

Avigen, Inc. produces and sells drugs, animal health products, and chemicals. The firm also develops and commercializes small molecules of therapeutics and biologics for use in the treatment of serious neurological and neuromuscular disorders. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in La Jolla, CA.

Physic Ventures LLC (Physic Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2006 by Dion Madsen and Will B. Rosenzweig. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Genentech, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets pharmaceutical products for life-threatening medical conditions. It studies various areas including oncology, immunology, neuroscience, ophthalmic diseases, microbial pathogenesis, metabolic diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and opportunistic areas. The company was founded by Herb W. Boyer and Robert A. Swanson in 1976 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, CA.

ImmunoMolecular Therapeutics LLC develops and manufactures immuno-therapeutic drugs for autoimmune diseases. The firm offers oral small molecule that starves the autoimmune process in type 1 diabetes by blocking DQ8 on specific immune cells. The company was founded by Steve Orndorff, Aaron Michels, and Peter Gottlieb in 2015 and is headquartered in Broomfield, CO.

Bio Nebraska Life Sciences Association is a non profit organization dedicated to the development and growth of Nebraska’s bioscience industry. It supports basic research in the life sciences; aides in the development of a highly educated work force; and provides a welcoming environment for attracting new and expanding businesses. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Omaha, NE.