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Genencor International, Inc. develops and manufactures enzyme product solutions for industrial, agricultural and health care markets. It finds genes and alters their proteins for use in cleaning, textile, health care, food and animal feed products using gene discovery, molecular evolution, functional genomics and immunology techniques. The company also develops solutions for the biofuels, biodefense and biosafety industries. Genencor International was founded in 1982 and is located in Rochester, NY.

Part of DGI Resolution, Inc., MediChem Life Sciences, Inc. provides research and drug discovery services. The company is based in Woodridge, IL. The company was founded in 1987 by Michael T. Flavin. MediChem Life Sciences was acquired by deCODE genetics, Inc. on March 18, 2002 for $52.85 million.

Adeptia, Inc. develops software for data integration of business enterprise. It offers social networking services for digital business connectivity for citizen integrators to respond quickly to business opportunities. The firm also helps Information Technology staff to manage this capability while retaining control and security. The company was founded by Paul L. Johnson, Lou Ennuso, and Deepak Singh in June 2000 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

ChemBridge Corp. is a private company that engages in the research, development, and production of chemical products. The company is based in San Diego, CA. The company was founded by Nelson L. Levy.

Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

Coca-Cola Export Corp. manufactures and markets soft drinks and bottled water. The company operates as a subsidiary of The Coca-Cola Co. The company was incorporated in March 20, 1972 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

The NutraSweet Co. manufactures and distributes sweetener products. The company was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL

ARCH Development Partners LLC is an Independent Venture Capital firm founded in 2001. The firm is headquartered in Chicago.

Oak Ridge National Laboratory provides technical and scientific research services. The firm performs basic and applied research in principal areas such as neutron science, energy, supercomputing, advanced materials and national security. It also has research programs in nuclear and atomic physics, nuclear fusion, and microscopy. The company was founded in 1943 and is headquartered in Oak Ridge, TN.

Illinois Biotechnology Industry Organization, also known as ibio, is a state trade association representing the life sciences industry in Illinois. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL. The organization's mission is to promote, connect, and engage the life sciences community to drive discovery, transform lives through groundbreaking research, and grow the economy. The company's membership ranges from corporations to startup companies in the biopharma, medical device, and nutrition industries. The Illinois life sciences industry is recognized as a national leader, and ibio's members are committed to expanding the boundaries of science by discovering, developing, and delivering innovative and needed therapeutics and products to transform patients' lives.

Biotechnology Research & Development Corp. provides research on animal and plant healthcare, material sciences and biotechnology. The company is headquartered in Peoria, IL.

Allied Chemical manufactures and exports laboratory reagents and chemicals. The private company is based in Minneapolis, MN and has subsidiaries in Canada.

Hyde Park Angels Inc. (HPA) is a venture capital firm founded in 2007 by Jeffrey R. Carter. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Vimedicus, Inc. is a private company based in Chicago, IL. The CEO of the company is Tom L. Churchwell.

Bryologyx, Inc. operates as a biopharmaceutical company focused on treating cancer immunotherapies. The company was founded by Thomas M. Loarie, John H. Abeles, Paul A. Wender and Sam Kongsamut and is headquartered in Danville, CA.