Robert Barchi

Covance, Inc. operates as a contract research organization and drug development company. Its services include research, lead optimization, analysis services, safety assessment and drug safety testing, consulting and partnering, clinical development, informatics, clinical testing, commercialization, and manufacturing support. The company was founded on November 12, 1996 and is headquartered in Princeton, NJ.

VWR Corp. is a provider of products, services and solutions to laboratory and production facilities. Its services provide innovative, flexible and customized solutions from scientific research services to custom manufactured chemical blends. In addition, the company supports its customers by providing on-site services, storeroom management, product procurement, supply chain systems integration, cleanroom services, scientific services and technical services, including laboratory and furniture design, supply and installation. It provides laboratory products, services and solutions to the global life science, general research and applied markets, which include customers in the Biopharma sector, as well as industries such as agriculture, chemical, environmental, food and beverage, healthcare, microelectronic and petrochemical. The company through its subsidiaries offers portfolios of branded and private label laboratory products and value-added services, including custom manufacturing. Its consumable products offers general laboratory supplies, chemicals, production supplies and safety, life science supplies, healthcare products and science education. Durable Products and Equipment include freezers, centrifuges, scales, furnaces, incubators, photometers, microscopes, chromatographers, mass spectrometers, desks, chairs, cabinets, benches and fume hoods. The Value-Added Services include DNA extraction, bio reactor servicing, cell bank management, lean lab design services, equipment calibration, incubator and biohub management and point of use management. VWR was founded in May 2007 and is headquartered in Radnor, PA.

VWR International LLC engages in the supply and distribution of laboratory equipment. It offers products in the areas of research and development, production, life science, healthcare, safety and industrial, controlled environment, furniture, chromatography, food and beverage analysis, and office supplies. The company was founded in 1852 and is headquartered in Radnor, PA.

The Biotechnology Greenhouse Corp. of Southeastern PA (BioAdvance) is a venture capital firm founded in 2002. The firm is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Ben Franklin Technology Partners /Ventures/ (Ben Franklin Tech Partners) is a venture Capital firm founded in 1982. The firm is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

National Academy of Sciences operates as a private, nongovernmental institution that advises on issues related to science and technology. It provides independent, objective analysis and advice and conducts other activities to solve complex problems and inform public policy decisions. The firm also encourages education and research, recognize outstanding contributions to knowledge, and increase public understanding in matters of science. The company was founded on March 3, 1863 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

New Jersey Chamber of Commerce is a business advocacy organization that actively supports legislation, regulation and initiatives. The company is headquartered in Trenton, NJ.

VWR Funding, Inc. engages in the distribution of laboratory products, services, and solutions to the life science, general research, and applied markets. It offers chemicals, glassware, equipment, instruments, protective clothing, production supplies, and other assorted laboratory products. The company was founded in 1852 and is headquartered in Radnor, PA.