Alexander M. Klibanov

BioSphere Medical, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets microsphere technology to medical applications. The company uses microsphere technology to develop its products for medical applications using embolotherapy techniques. It offers Embosphere Microspheres for uterine fibroids, hypervascularized tumors and other arteriovenous malformations, EmboGold Microspheres for Hypervascularized tumors and arteriovenous malformations, EmboCath Infusion Catheter and Segway Guidewire for peripheral embolization procedures and HepaSphere Microspheres for liver cancer. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Rockland, MA.

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.

Part of The National Academies of Science, the National Academy of Engineering operates as a professional membership organization. The private company is based in Washington.

Part of Palmetto Pharmaceuticals LLC, Enos Pharmaceuticals, Inc. develops pharmaceutical products. The private company is based in Lexington, MA. The company was founded by James R. McNab, Alexander M. Klibanov.

Pulmatrix Operating Co., Inc. develops pharmaceutical products for respiratory infectious diseases. Its iSPERSE powders can be used with an array of dry powder inhaler technologies and can be formulated with virtually any drug substance. The company was founded by David Alan Edwards, Mark J. Gabrielson, Alexander M. Klibanov and Robert S. Langer in 2003 and is headquartered in Lexington, MA.