Michael Colaco

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.

AcuFocus, Inc. develops KAMRA inlay for the treatment of presbyopia. Its KAMRA inlay is an intra-corneal inlay designed to create a small aperture effect, allowing the eye to see near and intermediate objects more clearly. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA.

2C Tech Corp. develops a medical device based on nanotechnology. It offers SeeQ device, which involves intraocularly delivered photoactive nanoparticles that converts light to electrical energy similar to a conventional solar cell but on a sub-cellular scale. The company is headquartered in Irvine, CA.

Neurotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. designs and develops therapeutic systems for retinal diseases. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Cumberland, RI.

Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc. manufactures glaucoma diagnosis products. The company is headquartered in Dublin, CA.

Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston. Northeastern teaches worldwide experiential learning, urban engagement, and interdisciplinary research that meets global and societal needs. The University offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools.

Advanced Medical Technology Association is a trade association which provides medical technology solutions. The company was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

The Medical Device Manufacturers Association operates as a trade association. The private company is based in Washington. The American company was founded by Thomas C. Thompson.

University of California, Irvine Foundation engages in the management of private funds to support teaching, research, and public service. The company was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA.

The International Intra-Ocular Implant Club is a research organization that focuses on the field of intraocular lens implantation.

ArcScan, Inc. develops and markets ultrasound scanners for ophthalmology. It provides the software tools to clean up scanned existing paper, maps or photos, and selectively vectorize all or parts of the raster. The company was founded by John D. Watson in February 2007 and is headquartered in Golden, CO.

Abbott Medical Optics, Inc. develops and manufactures medical devices and supplies for eye care. Its products include star s4 IR excimer laser, wavescan wavefront system, intralase FS laser, catalys precision laser system, tecnis iTec preloaded delivery system, compact intuitiv system and ultrazyme enzymatic cleaner. The firm also offers customer and technical support, service agreement, practice development and intralase electronic procedure services. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Santa Ana, CA.

OCTANe connects people and ideas with capital and resources for technology growth in Orange County. It stimulates technology job growth and wealth creation; helps entrepreneurs turn ideas into successful businesses; helps companies connect with funding and growth resources; helps senior executives access intelligence, new technologies, and talent; helps develop technology business leaders; and creates a forum for technology company leaders to have an impact on the future. The company offers LaunchPad, a pro-bono accelerator for startup companies in the technology, life science, and clean tech industries. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Aliso Viejo, CA.

IanTech, Inc. develops ophthalmic devices for cataract surgery. Its products include miLoop, miPhaco, miMissions, and miResources. The company was founded by Luke Clauson and Sean Ianchulev and is headquartered in Reno, NV.

Mynosys Cellular Devices, Inc. develops micro-surgical technology. The company was founded by Christopher Keller and David Sretavan and is headquartered in Fremont, CA.

Iantrek Inc provides biotechnology services. The company is headquartered in White Plains, NY.