Kimberly A. Foster

Microbiotix, Inc. is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company located in Worcester, MA. The private company's lead therapeutic compound, mbx-400, is a potent and novel nucleoside analog dual DNA polymerase/kinase inhibitor for the treatment of human cytomegalovirus (CMV). Microbiotix has consistently been the top recipient of NIH awards amongst biotech/pharma companies, which is a testament to their innovation. The company was founded by Wendy E. Rieder and is focused on the discovery and development of proprietary small molecule drugs that target serious infectious diseases, including multi-drug resistant pathogens.

BioVest International, Inc. develops and commercializes personalized therapeutic cancer vaccine for the treatment of B-cell blood cancers. The firm continued development, commercialization, manufacture and sale of AutovaxID and other instruments and disposables; and the commercial sale and production of cell culture products and services. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Tampa, FL.