Carl-Gustaf Johansson

IMED AB is focused on the development and commercialization of fully human monoclonal antibodies for treatment of immune disorders and diseases such as ischemia/reperfusion injury, HIV and cancer. IMED’s unique antibodies modulate the natural process of cell death called apoptosis by selective and specific blocking or induction of central signaling pathways. IMED AB is a privately owned biotechnology company funded by Karolinska Development and LinkMed AB and intends to out-license its products to pharmaceutical companies.

EffRx Inc. is an innovative company that exploits drug delivery technologies to improve the efficacy and tolerability of existing approved compounds with a focus on drugs, with high commercial potential and once developed partner these products with established pharmaceutical companies. Their goal is to become a global provider of products, based on alternative drug delivery technologies for both the prescription and OTC markets, by applying their technologies to well established proven compounds and developing reformulated products with reduced gastrointestinal side effects, better absorption and faster onset of action. Thereby generating better products for patients in a cost effective manner. The primary focus and the leading project is to introduce EX101 (a proprietary effervescent alendronate) in markets worldwide, capitalizing on the unique intellectual property position of the combined EffRx patents and the patents exclusively licensed from Merck & Co.

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP develops, manufactures and markets prescription pharmaceutical drugs. It sells products related to gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, neuroscience, respiratory and oncology infections. The company was founded in 1953 and is headquartered in Wilmington, DE.

Astra AB used to manufacture and market cardiovascular preparations, local anesthetics, anti-infective agents and medical-care equipment. The firm's products were Pulmicort, Xylocaine, Marcaine, EMLA and Naropin. It had operations in Scandinavia, Europe, North & South America, Australia, New Zealand, Africa and Asia. The company was headquartered in Södertälje, Sweden.

EffRx Pharmaceuticals SA manufactures and distributes specialty pharmaceutical products. The firm's focus areas include metabolic bone disease, oncology supportive care, pediatric medication, and medical support to companies in life cycle management. It also engages in licensing agreements and distribution and commercialization partnerships. The company was founded by Christer Ros?n in 1998 and is headquartered in Freienbach, Switzerland.

AstraZeneca R&D Boston, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets prescription pharmaceutical drugs. The company is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.