Douglas M. VanOrt

Vantia Ltd. services to provide molecule agonists of vasopressin receptors. It offers healthcare improve clinical treatments through development and commercialization of innovative medicines. The company was founded by Robert Haigh and Chris Yea in 2008 and is headquartered in Southampton, the United Kingdom.

KalVista Pharmaceuticals Ltd. develops novel plasma kallikrein inhibitors. It also engages in the development of serine protease inhibitors and novel plasma kallikrein inhibitors represent a, approach to the treatment of DME, a leading cause of adult visual loss, plasma kallikrein inhibitors target a distinct molecular pathway and as such have the potential to offer those patients an effective treatment option. The firm has a clinical and advanced pre-clinical product pipeline targeting both intravitreal injection and oral administration, and its plasma kallikrein inhibitors can be applied to additional indications in ophthalmology. The company was founded by Lloyd Paul Aiello, Andrew Crockett, Robert Haigh and Edward P. Feener in 2011 and is headquartered in Porton Down, the United Kingdom.

Sosei R&D Ltd. manufactures pharmaceutical products. It develops and commercializes product opportunities based upon clinical uses for known drugs and templates. The company was founded by Julian Gilbert and Robin Bannister in March, 2000 and is located in Saffron Walden, the United Kingdom.

Avilex Pharma ApS develops and produces drugs to treat brain damage with the uses of dimeric ligands. It also develops novel inhibitors to target a range of unmet medical needs. The firm uses dimeric ligands that targets intracellular with unprecedented potency. The company was founded by Kristian Strømgaard and Anders Bach on December 27, 2012 and is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Cambridge Innovation Capital Ltd (Cambridge Innovation Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2013. The firm is headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom.

Abcodia Ltd. engages in the validation and discovery of molecular biomarkers. The firm works alongside University College London and in partnership with diagnostic, pharmaceutical and technology companies to exploit a prospective serum bank for the purpose of ethical biomarker validation and discovery. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Morphogen-IX Ltd. operates as a biotechnology company. It develops bone morphogenetic proteins as a novel therapy for the treatment of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Babraham, the United Kingdom.

Cogenics Icoria, Inc. provides medical research services. The firm offers genomics and proteomics-related research instruments, consumables, data, including databases, software & other research-oriented products. Icoria offers gene expression analysis and other related services. Its tissue informatics software performs tissue analysis for toxicology studies of early-stage drug candidates and other purposes. The firm also provides biomarkers to develop diagnostics and therapies for liver injuries, metabolic conditions & cancer. The company is headquartered in Research Triangle Park, NC.

CMR Surgical Ltd. develops universal robotic system for minimal access surgery. The firm is presently evaluating the ability of the versius system to perform upper GI, gynaecological, colorectal and renal surgery in cadaveric trials. The company was founded by Martin Frost and Mark Slack in January 2014 and is headquartered in Cambridge, the United Kingdom.

Congenica Ltd. develops genome-based discovery and diagnostic technologies. It uses Sapientia technology platform, which allows genome scale DNA sequence data to be presented within a clinically actionable diagnostic report. The company was founded by Matthew Hurles, Richard Durbin and Philip Beales in 2013 and is headquartered in Hinxton, the United Kingdom.

Exvastat Ltd. operates as pharmaceutical company. The firm develops treatment for acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) based on a repurposed drug which is marketed worldwide for other indications. The company was founded by David Cavalla , Charlotte Summers and Andrew McElroy in 2016 and is headquartered in Cambridge, the United Kingdom.

Microbiotica Ltd. performs research and experimental development on biotechnology. The company was founded by Michael Anthony Romanos, Trevor David Lawley and Gordon Dougan in December 2016 and is headquartered in Cambridge, the United Kingdom.

Petmedix Ltd. engages in developing therapeutics industry. It focuses on animal health by developing antibody therapeutics. The company was founded by Thomas Weaver and is headquartered in Cambridge, the United Kingdom.

Pretzel Therapeutics, Inc. is an American biotechnology company that develops therapies by utilizing mitochondrial biology. Pretzel Therapeutics is based in an undisclosed location and has research facilities in another undisclosed location. The company aims to develop treatments that address the genetic causes of mitochondrial dysfunction. The company was founded by academic experts in mitochondrial biology and is supported by a world-class investor syndicate. Jay Parrish has been the CEO of the company since 2021.

Provista Diagnostics, Inc. operates as a diagnostic company. It focuses on the development and commercialization of proprietary blood based diagnostic, prognostic, and monitoring tests in women's cancer. Its products include videssa breast, ovarian, endometrial, and HPV associated. The company is headquartered in Alpharetta, GA.

Symphogen A/S provides antibody therapeutics for the treatment of cancers. It offers oncology products and creates selected antibody mixtures that address multiple oncology targets in a single drug product. The firm’s pipeline is fueled by its technology suite capable of identifying, selecting, manufacturing, and characterizing optimal antibody mixtures. The company was founded by Kirsten Aarup Drejer, Thomas Feldthus, Eigil Bjerl Nielsen, Anker Gunvald Lundemose, Kim Arthur Hueg, and John Soerensen Haurum in 2000 and is headquartered in Ballerup, Denmark.

Wyeth LLC develops, manufactures, and distributes pharmaceuticals and biological substances. The company was founded in 1926 and is headquartered in Madison, NJ.

Archimedes Pharma Ltd. operates as a holding company with interests in pharmaceuticals. The company was founded by Richard Anthony de Souza, Charles Marchetti and Michael Clark on December 9, 2004 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Schering Plough Corp. manufactures and sells pharmaceuticals, consumer and animal health care products. The firm discovers, develops, manufactures and markets advanced drug therapies. The company is headquartered in Kenilworth, NJ.

CureSearch for Children's Cancer dedicates private funds for childhood cancer research for the Children's Oncology Group. Its Children's Oncology Group has a network of more than 5,000 physicians, nurses, and scientists whose collaboration, research, and care have turned childhood cancer from a virtually incurable disease to one with an overall 78% cure rate. The company was founded by Dr. G. Denman Hammond and is headquartered in Bethesda, MD.

Beckman Coulter, Inc. manufactures and distributes biomedical testing instrument systems and general biomedical research products. It develops and markets products that simplify, automate and innovate complex biomedical testing. The firm’s systems operate in both diagnostics and life sciences laboratories on seven continents. Its products improve the productivity of medical professionals and scientists, supplying critical information for improving patient health and delivering trusted solutions for research and discovery. The company was founded in 1935 by Arnold O. Beckman and is headquartered in Brea, CA.

Tessa Therapeutics Pte Ltd. engages in the development and commercialization of cancer immunotherapies. The firm has recruitment sites in Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand and the United States. The company was founded by Malcolm Brenner and Andrew Khoo and is headquartered in Singapore.

Oxford Immunotec Ltd. operates as a medical diagnostic company. It develops and sells medical diagnostic products. The company was founded by Peter Wrighton-Smith in 2002 and is headquartered in Abingdon, the United Kingdom.

Powderject Pharmaceuticals Plc develops pharmaceutical products. It offers researching, developing, manufacturing and marketing for existing and next generation vaccines. The company was founded in 1993 and is located in Oxford, UK

Quest Diagnostics TB LLC develops and sells clinical diagnostic products. It focused on developing proprietary tests for the management of immune-regulated conditions. The company was founded by Dr. Peter Wrighton-Smith in 2002 and is headquartered in Malborough, MA.

AssureRx Health, Inc. operates as a personalized medicine company that develops genetic tests. It specializes in pharmacogenomics, a study of the genetic factors that influence an individual’s response to drug treatments, as well as evidence-based medicine and clinical pharmacology. The firm offers GeneSight, a genetic test that helps healthcare providers to take a personalized approach for prescribing medicine for patients; GeneSight Psychotropic, a test that analyzes genes that affects a patient’s response to antidepressant and antipsychotic medications; and GeneSight Analgesic, a test that analyzes how genes affect the way the body respond to medicines prescribed to treat acute or chronic pain. The company was founded by Donald R. Wright Jr. in 2006 and is headquartered in Mason, OH.

CommonSpirit Health is a non-profit organization, which engages in the provision of medical services and residential-living facilities. The firm offers in-house health care assistance services to patients who are undergoing rehabilitating treatment and managing chronic conditions. It also provides community cancer center programs, orthopedic care services, and financial assistance for patients. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.