John Sharkey

BioReliance Corp. provides testing and manufacturing services to pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies. It provides outsourced services to customers from most healthcare disciplines, including pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical and chemical companies in the world. The firm also provides safety testing services focused on the rapidly growing biologics sector of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. The company enables emerging and clinical stage companies who may lack the staff, expertise and financial resources to conduct many aspects of product development in-house. BioReliance was founded by Charles E. Bender in 1947 and is headquartered in Rockville, MD.

PNP Therapeutics, Inc. operates as a biopharmaceutical company which develops a platform technology and proprietary products for the treatment of cancer. It offers E. coli purine nucleoside phosphorylase that work with nucleoside prodrugs generating active metabolites with anti-tumor activity. The company was founded by William B. Parker and Eric J. Sorscher and is headquartered in Birmingham, AL.

Emergent Travel Health, Inc. develops vaccines against infectious diseases. The firm develops vaccines against typhoid, cholera, hepatitis, anthrax, and other infectious diseases. Its proprietary adenoviral-based technology platform enables the rapid development of oral vaccines that can target viral or bacterial protein antigen. The company was founded by Kenneth Kelley and Daniel R. Henderson in 2007 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants provides vocational education in accounting. The company provides services to the accounting community, regulatory bodies, and other organizations. It also operates in Jersey City, Washington, and Lewisville. It was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.

DynPort Vaccine Co. LLC develops vaccines, biologic products and small molecule anti-infectives. It provides its products and services to the defense and military sectors in the United States. The company was founded in 1997 by Zsolt Pál Harsányi and is headquartered in Reston, VA.

Cordex Pharma, Inc. is a specialty pharmaceutical company that develops new cardiovascular medicines based upon the emerging pharmacology of adenosine 5'-triphosphate (ATP) and nitric oxide (NO). These two molecules play critical roles in cellular metabolism and signal transduction, the manipulation of which constitute novel therapeutic modalities for the treatment of major cardiovascular disorders. Cordex Pharma was founded on February 9, 1996 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.

Cornell University is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and post graduate programs. It was founded in 1865 and is based in Ithaca, NY.

Global Factory, Inc. provides collaborative manufacturing execution systems. The firm's software gather, organize & analyze demand, production & quality data from various sources and monitor key indicators & execute business processes to control, manage & optimize distributed manufacturing operations. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

Piedmont Healthcare provides primary care services for patients with access to comprehensive medical care, x-ray, CT scan, ultrasound, and other in-house laboratories. The company was founded by Floyd W. McRae and Ludwig Amster in 1905 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

American Chemistry Council, Inc. operates as a trade association providing research services and promotes business interests. It represents companies engaged in the business of chemistry. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is a non-profit organization dedicated to saving lives and providing hope to those affected by suicide. The company is based in New York, NY, with a public policy office in Washington, D.C. The organization has local chapters in all 50 states and offers programs and events nationwide. AFSP creates a culture that is knowledgeable about mental health through education and community programs, advocates for suicide prevention through research and public policy, and provides support for those affected by suicide. If you are concerned that someone may be considering suicide, the AFSP provides resources and guidance on how to talk to someone who may be struggling with their mental health. The CEO of the company is Robert Gebbia.

Center for Global Health Innovation, Inc. is a member of Georgia Bio, a non-profit life sciences association in Georgia. The non-profit company is based in Atlanta, GA. Georgia Bio works with various organizations to shape public policy, improve access to innovative technologies, and grow Georgia's life sciences economy. The CEO of the company is Maria Thacker-Goethe.

Aruna Bio, Inc. manufactures and provides neural stem cells. Its products include neuronet pure human neurons screening kit, neuronet pure human neurons discovery kit, co-culture kit hastropro-neuronet, hastropro human astrocytes kit and motor neurons GFP+htscreening kit. The company was founded by James Stice and Steven L. Stice in 2003 and is headquartered in Athens, GA.

Pharm-Olam International started operations in 1994 with the premise of delivering cost effective, quick-to-market clinical services in the emerging markets of Central and Eastern Europe. Since then, POI has expanded its services to more than 40 countries, including: North America, Western Europe, Central & Eastern Europe, Latin America, India, and South Africa. Today, POI has one of the largest global footprints of any CRO. They are committed to establishing and maintaining the industry's strongest multi-national presence. Its monitors have the most extensive knowledge of local and regional customs and sites across a broad range of therapeutic areas. POI has an entirely different model than other CROs- they call it global decentralization. The success of this model has been proven time and again.

RiversEdge BioVentures LLC engages in identifying and acquiring existing commercialized assets that are undervalued. The company was founded by David A. Dodd and is headquartered in Beaufort, SC.

Botanical Sciences, Inc. sells health and fitness supplements. It provides on-line sales services, direct distribution through participating weight-loss centers and licensed consignment agreements with local physician offices and clinics. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Tampa, FL.

Medtechwomen is a 501c3 organization that connects, educates, and inspires women in the medtech industry. The non-profit company is based in Redwood City, CA and was founded by Amy Belt Raimundo. The company is dedicated to promoting underrepresented medtech leaders of all races, ethnicities, and gender identities. The ultimate goal is to improve diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes by increasing diversity in the industry. Founded in 2010 by medtech executives, the organization aims to create an ongoing dialogue on the future of the industry.