Rudy L. Ruggles

Human Genome Sciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that exists to place new therapies into the hands of those battling serious disease. Its lead products include BENLYSTA for systemic lupus erythematosus and raxibacumab for inhalation anthrax. The firm's other products include, mapatumumab, darapladib, albiglutide, ZALBIN, HGS1036 and HGS1029. The company was founded by Alan G. Walton and William A. Haseltine in 1992 and is headquartered in Gaithersburg, MD.

Amnis Corp. provides cell imaging and instrument development, manufacturing and marketing services. The Company's ImageStreamX and FlowSight imaging flow cytometers combine the speed and sensitivity of flow cytometry with the power of digital microscopy serving a broad spectrum of Life Sciences research market needs. The company was founded by David A. Basiji, William E. Ortyn and Harold H. Kawaguchi in 1999 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Arxceo Corp. provides anti reconnaissance and anomaly based attack prevention appliances. The company's products include support systems and application software used in personal computers, servers, embedded systems and mobile devices. Arxceo was founded by Donald J. Davidson, David A. Izatt and J. Chandler Hall and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA

Viridos, Inc. develops and commercializes genomic-driven solutions and products. The firm's offerings are designed for application in solutions such as human health, food, water production, and environment. The company was founded by J. Craig Venter, Hamilton O. Smith, David C. Kiernan and Juan Enriquez-Cabot in February 2005 and is headquartered in La Jolla, CA.

Intradigm Corp. develops drugs and therapies. Its RNAi therapeutic platform comprised of proprietary delivery technologies, potent siRNA sequences and innovative siRNA structural features. The company was founded by Puthupparampil Scaria, Martin C. Woodle, Wei-Wu He and Patrick Y. Lu in 2000 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA.

California Institute of Technology provides education focusing on science, engineering, academia, business, and public service. The company was founded in 1891 and it is headquartered in Pasadena, CA.

Emerging Technology Partners LLC (ETP) is a venture capital firm founded in 2000 by Wei-Wu He and Bill Snider. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

National Institutes Of Health conducts & supports peer-reviewed medical research and science. The firm's scientists & researchers investigate on different ways to prevent diseases as well as the causes, treatments and cures for common and rare diseases. The company was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in Bethesda, MD.

Claremont University Consortium (CUC) provides administrative and support services. It offers its services for Claremont Colleges, a group of independent colleges located in Claremont, California. The colleges collectively serve approximately 6,500 students and 3,000 employees and include Claremont McKenna (public affairs), Harvey Mudd (science, engineering, and math), Pitzer (social science), Pomona (liberal arts), Scripps (women's college) and Keck Graduate Institute (applied life sciences). CUC also operates the campus bookstore, library system, theatre, physical plant, computer and science labs and health and counseling centers. It is located in Claremont, CA.

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center operates as a cancer research and treatment center. The firm?s donation services include endowment campaign, capital campaign, planned giving, honor memorial gifts, Gatwick society, and give blood. Its services include treatment services, before your first visit, the day you arrive, Roswell guide, hospital resources, drug profiles, and community resources. The company was founded in 1898 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY.

X PRIZE Foundation creates educational programming for students and space enthusiasts. It offers services in space and ocean exploration, life sciences, energy and environment, education, and global development areas. The company was founded by Peter Diamandis in 1995 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA.

The Institute for Genomic Research specializes in deciphering and analyzing genomes.

National Academy of Sciences operates as a private, nongovernmental institution that advises on issues related to science and technology. It provides independent, objective analysis and advice and conducts other activities to solve complex problems and inform public policy decisions. The firm also encourages education and research, recognize outstanding contributions to knowledge, and increase public understanding in matters of science. The company was founded on March 3, 1863 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

The American Academy of Arts & Sciences is an organization that honors excellence and brings together leaders. The non-profit company is based in Cambridge, MA.

Capital Research & Management Co., doing business as Capital World Investors (CWI), is an investment advisor headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The firm is a division of Capital Research & Management Co., which is ultimately owned by the Capital Group of Cos. In 2013, The Capital Group restructured its equity investment group and divided the group based on specific investment objectives rather than around particular products or clients. The investment group is now divided into three independent equity divisions, Capital World Investors, Capital Research Global Investors and Capital International Investors. Each division has the flexibility to manage any of the investment objectives or any of the investment vehicles the Capital Group offers. CWI is the retail entity of the Capital Group.

Excel Medical Ventures LLC (Excel Medical Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2004 by Steven R. Gullans. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

San Diego Regional Economic Development Corp. operates as a non-profit organization. It mobilizes business, government, and civic leaders to maximize the region’s economic prosperity and global competitiveness. The company is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

The American Society for Microbiology (ASM) is the oldest and largest single life science membership organization in the world. The private company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United States. ASM's membership has grown from 59 scientists in 1899 to more than 39,000 members today, with more than one third located outside. The members represent 26 disciplines of microbiological specialization plus a division for microbiology educators.

MithraGen, Inc. develops immunotherapies for the treatment and prevention of cancer and infectious diseases. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

OriGene Technologies, Inc. engages in the development of products for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and academic research. It offers CDNA clones, antibodies, assay kits, vectors, RNA Interference (RNAi), tissues, proteins, genome editing, and other products. The company was founded by Wei-Wu He in 1996 and is headquartered in Rockville, MD.

The Offset Program Bureau engages in government relation services. It operates to derive economic and commercial value from the defense procurement program. It focuses on building capabilities in the manufacturing of end user products systems and all components of these end user products which include materials, technical services, electronics, infrastructure and transportation equipment, and oil and gas systems. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates.

Makara Capital Pte Ltd (Makara Capital) is an Independent Private Equity firm founded in 2005 by Ali Ijaz Ahmad. The firm is headquartered in Singapore.

Human Longevity, Inc. provides precision health analytics to individuals through the Health Nucleus. The Health Nucleus is an assessment of current and future risk for cardiac, oncologic, metabolic and cognitive diseases and conditions. The firm offers database of sequenced genomes and phenotypic data. The company was founded by J. Craig Venter, Robert Joseph Hariri Gordon, and Peter H. Diamandis in 2013 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Beijing Genetron Biotechnology Co. Ltd. provides healthcare solutions. It offers Cancer Genetic Testing, DNA Methylation Sequencing, RNA Sequencing, Whole-Exome Sequencing and Glioma Panel. The company was founded in December 2013 by Si-Zhen Wang and Hai Yan and is headquartered in Beijing, China.

Badr Investments is a British company that focuses on economic growth in various countries around the world. The private company is based in Harrow, UK and was founded by Amin Badr-El-Din. The company acts as a catalyst for economic development by using their strategic capabilities and entrepreneurial skills. The company's portfolio of initiatives has spanned many geographies and the entire spectrum of economic activities. Badr Investments has a focus on the energy sector, and they are currently invested in and advise a variety of companies and institutes that are pioneering in regenerative medicine. The company also works to identify technologies that can make access to water more affordable or reduce overall reliance. Additionally, they invest in companies and projects that promote sustainable agriculture practices through updated technologies and strategies in water management, packaging, and marketing.

Beijing Genetron Health Gene Technology Co. Ltd. provides software development services. It also engages in the import, export and sale of medical equipment. The company was founded on May 7, 2015 and is headquartered in Beijing, China.

DoctorsForMe, Inc. provides health care services. The company is headquartered in Redwood City, CA.

Chongqing TCR CURE Biopharma Technology Co., Ltd is a company that develops immunotherapy for T cell cancer. The company is based in Chongqing, China. and has subsidiaries in China. The Chinese company was founded in 2016 by Wei-Wu He, Zhen Bo Su, Qi-Jing Li, Pin Wang. Qi-Jing Li has been the CEO since 2016.

Makara Strategic Acquisition Corp. operates as a blank check company, which engages in affecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was founded on June 4, 2021, and is headquartered in Princeton, NJ.

Beijing TCRcure Biotechnology Co., Ltd. develops and markets tumor immune cell therapy technology. The company is based in Beijing, China. The Chinese company was founded in 2016 by Su Frank, Li Qi-Jing, Wang Pin, Wei-Wu He. The CEO is Su Zhenpo.