Thomas E. Willnow

ReceptIcon is a biotech company based on the identification of novel receptors in the kidney that are responsible for renal uptake and nephrotoxity of therapeutic drugs. The company is focused on the development of receptor antagonists that prevent accumulation of therapeutics in the kidney. Such antagonists can be used as active pharmaceutical ingredients for reformulation of marketed nephrotoxic drugs thereby precluding their toxic side effects.

Part of Roche Holding AG, Roche Diagnostics GmbH is a German company that develops innovative medicines, treatments, and diagnostics. The company is based in Mannheim, Germany. The CEOs of the company are Claudia Fleischer, Claus Haberda, Clemens Schmid. Roche Diagnostics was acquired by Roche Holding AG on January 01, 1999.

AGC Biologics SpA engages in the research, development, manufacturing, and clinical validation of cell and gene therapies for the treatment of cancer and rare diseases. Its approach is based on finding drugs that target the reduction of tumor mass in the acute stage, as well as on the provision of selective therapies to eliminate the residual disease. It also conducts cell and gene therapy projects in collaboration with third parties, offering resources and expertise covering preclinical to Phase III trial activities. The company was founded by Claudio Bordignon on July 11, 1996 and is headquartered in Milan, Italy.