Erika Kujawski

Genentech, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets pharmaceutical products for life-threatening medical conditions. It studies various areas including oncology, immunology, neuroscience, ophthalmic diseases, microbial pathogenesis, metabolic diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and opportunistic areas. The company was founded by Herb W. Boyer and Robert A. Swanson in 1976 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, CA.

American Chemical Society engages as a scientific society which supports scientific inquiry in the field of chemistry. The company was founded in 1876 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Andera Partners SCA (Andera Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2001 by Pierre-Michel Passy. The firm is headquartered in Paris, France.

The Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers, Inc. is a non-profit organization that owns and operates technical professional association. It provides membership and services, societies and communities support, publication services, and conferences and events. The company was founded in 1884 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Agency for Science, Technology & Research engages in fostering scientific research and development. It is the agency for fostering world-class scientific research and talent for a vibrant knowledge-based and innovation-driven Singapore. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Singapore.

Forbion Capital Partners Management Holding BV (Forbion) is a Netherlands-based venture capital firm which was founded by Bart Bergstein. Headquartered in Naarden, the firm specializes in late-stage and early-stage clinical development programs to optimize the commercial potential of their investee company's technologies.

The American Association for the Advancement of Science provides science related journal, program, and education services. The firm also promotes the responsible use of science in public policy. The company was founded in 1848 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

The National Academy of Medicine (United States) is based in Washington and is focused on improving the health and well-being of individuals through various initiatives. These initiatives include the clinician well-being collaborative, which aims to accelerate the implementation of a national plan for health workforce well-being, and the development of a code of conduct for the use of artificial intelligence in health care. The organization also provides resources to support meaningful community engagement in health and health care programs and policies. Recently, the National Academy of Medicine announced the appointment of Mandy Cohen, a member of the organization, as the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Additionally, the organization has released a publication celebrating 50 years of progress in biomedical science, health, and health care.

Order of Canada is an organization based in Ottawa, Canada. The organization is affiliated with the governor general of Canada, La gouverneure générale du.

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.

The Canadian Institute for Advanced Research engages in the provision of global research networks. Its research programs include Azrieli program in brain, mind and consciousness, bio-inspired solar energy, child and brain development, cosmology and gravity, genetic networks, humans and the microbiome, institutions, organization and growth, microbial biodiversity, learning in machines and brains, quantum information science, quantum materials, and social interactions, identity and well being. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

The Engineering Institute of Canada promotes awareness of the history of engineering. It is a federation of Canadian Engineering Societies that sponsors continuing education standards, recognizes meritorious individual engineers and records. The company was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada.

Genome Canada provides genomic research services. It connects ideas and people across public and private sectors to find new uses for genomics, invests in large-scale science and technology to fuel innovation,and translates discoveries into applications, new technologies, societal impacts and solutions across key sectors of national importance, including health, agriculture, forestry, fisheries and aquaculture, energy, mining, and the environment. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada.

National Optics Institute provides business applications for optics and photonics. Its services include specialty optical fibers, graded reflectivity mirrors, infrared simulation, laser collimation, gold black deposition, spectrometer design and feasibility studies. The company was founded on December 13, 1985 and is headquartered in Québec, Canada.

American Institute For Medical & Biological Engineering engages in research and development of medical and biological engineering. The private company is based in Washington.

The Aaron Diamond AIDS Research Center for the City of New York, Inc. provides research and clinical testing solutions for HIV and AIDS. The firm focuses on basic science of AIDS and its related research. The company was founded by Irene Diamonds on April 16, 1991 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Société des Alcools du Québec (SAQ) is a private company based in Montréal, CA, with subsidiaries in the United States and Canada. The Canadian company offers a wide selection of alcoholic beverages, including wines, beers, and spirits, both in-store and online. SAQ also provides articles and content related to the tasting and service of alcoholic beverages, wine and food pairings, and production methods. Customers can have their orders delivered to their homes or to a nearby store. Additionally, SAQ offers a selection of Quebec brandy and small fruits, and is committed to responsible sales and customer service.

Institut Français Des Administrateurs is a private company based in Paris, France. The French company promotes governance and develops leadership skills.

Michael Smith Laboratories provides biotechnology research and training services. It investigates genetics in human, animals and plants, fermentation, bioprocess engineering and bioinformatics. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

The Canadian Academy of Engineering operates as an independent, self-governing and non-profit organization to serve the nation in matters of engineering concern. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada.

Ecole d'Entrepreneurship de Beauce develops training programs for entrepreneurs. It includes CEED, Program Emergence, Program Elite, Cercle Sélect, Program Triomphe and Ligne de vie programs. The company was founded by Marc Dutil in 2010 and is headquartered in Saint-Georges, Canada.

Conseil des Relations Internationales de Montréal (CORIM) is an international platform based in Montréal, Canada. The organization hosts over 35 events annually related to international relations, making it a prominent forum for discussing global issues.

Centre For Commercialization of Regenerative Medicine supports our partners to develop and commercialize cell and gene therapies and regenerative medicine technologies. Its services include business, technical and facilities. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

ExCellThera, Inc. is a world leader in blood stem cell expansion and rejuvenation. The private company is based in Montréal, Canada. The Canadian company's proprietary molecule, UM171, is the standard for hematopoietic stem cell expansion in cell and gene therapy. UM171 has a first-in-class mechanism of action that expands and rejuvenates HSCs, and counteracts exhaustion from culture and gene modification, which are important limitations in cell and gene therapies. ExCellThera has developed commercial GMP grade UM171, which can be integrated into the manufacturing process of various cell and gene therapy products as a reagent and is supported by a Type II Drug Master File (DMF) filed with the FDA. ExCellThera was founded in 2013 by Peter Zandstra and Guy Sauvageau. Guy Sauvageau has been the CEO since 2013.

Notch Therapeutics, Inc. engages in the development of cell therapies for the treatment of diseases. It offers technology platform, which uses genetically tailored stem cells as a renewable source for creating allogeneic T cell therapies that expand treatment options and deliver cell immunotherapies to patients. The company was founded by Juan Carlos Zuniga-Pflucker and Peter Zandstra in 2018 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Part of Prilenia Therapeutics BV, Prilenia Therapeutics Development Ltd. is a clinical stage biotech company based in Herzliya, Israel. Prilenia Therapeutics is developing its lead drug candidate, pridopidine, which is a sigma-1 receptor agonist and is in clinical development for the treatment of ALS and Huntington's disease. Pridopidine is currently part of the Healey ALS platform phase 2/3 clinical study and is in a phase 3 trial (PROOF-HD) with the Huntington Study Group, addressing functional capacity in early-stage HD patients. The pridopidine pipeline includes further indications in the pre-clinical phase. The Israeli company was founded by Michael R. Hayden in 2018 with the purpose of developing treatments for neurodegenerative and neurodevelopmental disorders.

Prilenia Therapeutics BV develops and manufactures pharmaceuticals. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Naarden, the Netherlands.