Pamela M. Williamson

Acer Therapeutics, Inc. is a pharmaceutical company, which engages in the acquisition, development, and commercialization of therapies for medical needs. Its product pipeline includes Olpruva, Edsivo, and ACER-801. Olpruva is used for the treatment of urea cycle disorders. Edsivo is a type of celiprolol used in treating Vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. ACER-001 treats menopausal related Vasomotor symptoms. The company was founded by Chris Schelling on March 15, 1991 and is headquartered in Newton, MA.

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. engages in the business of serving patients and families affected by rare diseases and devastating conditions through the discovery, development, and commercialization of life-changing medicines. The firm also focuses on the development of haematology, nephrology, neurology, metabolic disorders, cardiology, and ophthalmology. The company was founded by Joseph A. Madri, David W. Keiser, Stephen P. Squinto, and Leonard Bell in January 1992 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Genzyme Corp. engages in development and manufacture of specialty therapeutic, surgical and diagnostic product. It serves in the areas of rare genetic diseases, multiple sclerosis, cardiovascular diseases and endocrinology. The company was founded on June 8, 1981 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America provides pharmaceutical research and biotechnology services. It represents the country’s biopharmaceutical research companies, which are devoted to discovering and developing medicines that enable patients to live longer, healthier, and more productive lives. The company was founded in 1958 and is headquartered Washington, DC.

Biotechnology Innovation Organization is the world's biotechnology organization, providing advocacy, business development and communications services for more than 1,200 members worldwide. BIO members are involved in the research and development of innovative healthcare, agricultural, industrial and environmental biotechnology technologies. Corporate members range from entrepreneurial companies developing a first product to Fortune 100 multinationals. also represent state and regional biotech associations, service providers to the industry and academic centers.

Massachusetts Biotechnology Council is a premier life sciences and healthcare hub with over 1,600 members dedicated to preventing, treating, and curing diseases through transformative science and technology. The non-profit company is based in Cambridge, MA. MassBio works to advance policy and promote education while providing member programs, events, industry information, and services. The company's mission is to advance Massachusetts' leadership in the life sciences to grow the industry, add value to the healthcare system, and improve patient lives. Founded in 1985 by James P. Sherblom, the CEO is Kendalle Burlin O'Connell.

The Food & Drug Law Institute is a nonprofit membership organization that provides education, training, publications, and professional engagement opportunities in the field of food and drug law. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The American company offers a platform for stakeholders to inform innovative public policy, law, and regulation. Christine M. Simmon has been the CEO of the company since 2022.

The Drug Information Association is a non-profit multidisciplinary association that operates to promote health and well-being. The non-profit company is based in Horsham, PA. Marwan Fathallah has been the CEO of the company since 2023.