Peter Piot

Novartis International AG manages the Novartis Group. It provides administrative, financial, legal, and technical services. It also offers scientific consultation to the Group. The company was founded on December 13, 1989 and is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland.

International AIDS Vaccine Initiative, Inc. researches and develops to prevent HIV infection and AIDS. It researches and develops vaccine candidates, conducts policy analyses, and serves as an advocate for the field with offices in Africa, India, and Europe. The firm's HIV research and development focuses on three strategies: the design of vaccine immunogens capable of inducing specialized proteins known as broadly neutralizing antibodies, the optimization and development of these antibodies as prevention products, and the development of replicating viral vectors and mRNA. The company was founded in 1996 by Seth Berkley and Lee C. Smith and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Vestergaard Frandsen SA manufactures insecticidal nets and water purification equipment. Its products include PermaNet, LifeStraw, ZeroFly, CarePack, LifeStrw carbon for Water. The firm specializes in complex emergency response and disease control products. The company was founded by Kaj Vestergaard Frandsen in 1957 and is headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland.

The American Foundation For AIDS Research, Inc. provides research services. It plays a role in AIDS research, identifying critical gaps in their knowledge of HIV and AIDS. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Biocartis SA develops molecular diagnostic solutions. It focuses on Oncology. The firm’s products include Idylla and Oncology assays and mutation tests. It also provides instant access to personalized medicine for patients. The company was founded by Rudi Pauwels in 2007 and is headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Global Health Innovative Technology Fund provides funding of scientific research and development for anti-infectives and diagnostics for diseases that affect the developing world. Its activities include facilitation of global research and development partnerships for the discovery and development of new health technologies for the developing world, investment in these global research and development partnerships through a grant-making mechanism and advancement of Japan’s contribution to global health. The company is headquartered in Minato-ku, Japan.