Drew S. Jones

Immunex Corporation is a leading biopharmaceutical company dedicated to improving lives through immune system science innovation

Cytyc Prenatal Products Corp. provides products for the diagnosis of pregnancy related and female reproductive disorders. The company also designs, develops, and manufactures women health care products. It was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA

Epoch Biosciences, Inc. manufactures and develops molecular tools for genetic analysis. Its technology has numerous applications including the detection of inherited diseases and single nucleotide polymorphisms to identify individuals at risk for disease or adverse drug reactions and gene expression measurement. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Bothell, WA.

Ernst & Young LLP engages in the provision of accounting, assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory services. It specializes in the actuarial, analytics and big data, cyber security, accounting compliance and reporting, center for board matters, international financial reporting standards, country tax advisory, global trade, tax accounting, and climate change and sustainability. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Reliant Pharmaceuticals, Inc. sells, markets and develops cardiovascular pharmaceutical products. The company focuses on marketing promotionally sensitive pharmaceutical products to the primary care, cardiovascular and specialist physician markets in the United States. The company is headquartered in Liberty Corner, NJ

Bay City Capital LLC (Bay City Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 1997 by Fred Craves, John Diekman, and Thomas Pritzker. The firm is headquartered in California, United States.

RealBio Technology, Inc. develops cell and tissue culture technologies. It introduced D4 Culture System-an advanced, disposable cell culture platform capable of developing full three-dimensional cell structures in vitro. The firm's D4 Culture System enables customers to develop cell structures that mimic the natural composition, configuration and function of normal and diseased tissue. The company was founded by Lee Noll in June 2009 and is headquartered in Kalamazoo, MI.

Renova Therapeutics, Inc. operates as a biopharmaceutical company. The firm is developing definitive, one-time gene therapies and peptide infusion treatments to restore the health of people suffering from chronic diseases. Its product, RT-100, is a treatment that delivers a therapeutic gene directly to the heart during a routine outpatient procedure and has the potential to increase heart function in patients with CHF. The company was founded by Jack W. Reich, H. Kirk Hammond and Craig Andrews in 2009 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Metronom Health, Inc. develops and markets continuous glucose monitoring systems for diabetes management. The company was founded in 2009 Elliot B. Botvinick and Troy Bremer in 2009 and is headquartered in Laguna Hills, CA.

Prelude Corp. provides health related services. It offers new paradigm, predictive DCIS test, precision medicine, and clinical evidence services. The company was founded by Troy Bremer in 2009 and is headquartered in Laguna Hills, CA.

Fjord Ventures Inc (Fjord Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2005 by Olav B. Bergheim. The firm is headquartered in Laguna Hills, California.

ViaCyte, Inc. develops a stem cell-derived islet replacement therapy for the treatment of diabetes. Its development portfolio includes VC-01 product candidate, a cell replacement therapy for the treatment of type 1 diabetes. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Johnson & Johnson Innovation JJDC Inc (Johnson & Johnson Innovation JJDC) is a venture capital subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson founded in 1973. The firm is headquartered in New Brunswick, New Jersey.

National Venture Capital Association provides business association services. It facilitates networking opportunities and provides research data to its members. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. develops and markets prescription drugs in various therapeutic areas, including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, pain management, acid reflux and infectious diseases, women’s health, and mental health (bipolar I disorder and schizophrenia); and neurologic, including Alzheimer’s disease, epilepsy, and migraine prevention and treatment. Its products include Axert, Darzalezx, Invokamet XR, Invokana, Remicade, Reopro, and Risperdal Consta. The company was founded by Paul Janssen in 1953 and is headquartered in Titusville, NJ.

The National Science Foundation supports fundamental science and engineering researches. It offers services to people in all scientific and engineering disciplines. The firm focuses on the promotion and progress of science to advance the national health, prosperity and welfare. The company was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

Roche Palo Alto LLC discovers and develops medicines. Its medicines are used for the treatment of central nervous system, inflammation, metabolism, oncology, and virology diseases. The company was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA.

Vivaldi Biosciences Inc. develops and markets vaccines. It specializes in developing live attenuated influenza vaccines (LAIVs). The company was founded by Eliott Kieff, Peter Palese, and Adolfo García-Sastre in 2006 and is headquartered in Fort Collins, CO.

The Food Products Association represents the food products industry. The non-profit company is based in Washington.