Lisa A. Johnson

Founded in 1987, BioForward is a member-driven state association and venture capital investor located in Madison, Wisconsin. The firm serves as the voice of Wisconsin's bioscience industry. They advocate on their members behalf to create investment and partnership opportunities, attract and retain the best people and support public policy that fosters their continued growth. BioForward also provides member-support services including networking opportunities through a variety of conferences and events, online resources and group purchasing programs. Their members include bioscience companies, universities, non-profit organizations, service providers, as well as state, regional and local government representatives. BioForward was previously known as the Wisconsin Biotechnology & Medical Device Association.

Semba Biosciences, Inc. is a holding company, which engages in the development of devices and systems for molecular separation based on simulated moving bed chromatography. Its products include Octave Chromatography systems and pumps, Octave Octave 4Xe UV-VIS Detector, columns for small molecule separations, and contract services. The firm's lead product Octave Chromatography System is an automated liquid chromatography instrument designed for purification of high-value chemical and biological compounds. The company was founded by Anil Rajaram Oroskar in 2005 and is headquartered in Madison, WI.

Founded in 1987, BioForward is a member-driven state association and venture capital investor located in Madison, Wisconsin. The firm serves as the voice of Wisconsin's bioscience industry. They advocate on their members behalf to create investment and partnership opportunities, attract and retain the best people and support public policy that fosters their continued growth. BioForward also provides member-support services including networking opportunities through a variety of conferences and events, online resources and group purchasing programs. Their members include bioscience companies, universities, non-profit organizations, service providers, as well as state, regional and local government representatives. BioForward was previously known as the Wisconsin Biotechnology & Medical Device Association.