Robert J. Towarnicki

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.

SIRPant Immunotherapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage immuno-oncology company based in Hummelstown, PA. The company specializes in developing next-generation macrophage-based immunotherapies for the treatment of hematological malignancies and solid tumors. The cell therapy technology employed by SIRPant is based on the reduction of SIRP? expression combined with activation of the patient's own macrophages. This population of SIRP?low activated macrophages is designed to attack the tumor following injection by activating the patient's immune system to produce broad-spectrum anti-tumor activity that utilizes patient T-cells and antibodies targeting cancer neoantigens. The company was founded by Richard F. Fitzgerald, and the CEO is Robert J. Towarnicki.

Nucleonics, Inc. develops RNA interference-based therapeutics. It offers DNA vaccine programs. The company was founded in January 2001 and is headquartered in Horsham, PA.

Part of Pfizer Inc., Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is an American company that manufactures pharmaceutical products.

Quest Diagnostics Infectious Disease, Inc. provides diagnostic services. It offers anti infective surveillance and consultative services to the diagnosis, treatment, and management of infectious diseases. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Cypress, CA.

Cell Pathways, Inc. develops and commercializes drugs for the prevention and treatment of cancer