Dirk Büscher

Founded in 2004, Cellerix is a biopharmaceutical company that develops innovative treatments based on cell therapy. Cellerix was founded within the Genetrix Group, group of biotechnology companies specialising in biomedicine. The Genetrix Group began its activities in 2001 at the National Centre for Biotechnology (CNB), which belongs to the Spanish Research Council (CSIC). One of the main objectives of Genetrix is to convert basic research results into therapeutic realities. Cellerix is leading the development of a new generation of medicines using expanded adult stem cells from adipose tissue (eASCs). Development is at a clinically advanced stage and the results from clinical trials in Phase I and II have been very promising. Obtaining these eASCs has big advantages because the process makes use of tissue that is almost always discarded from surgical procedures such as liposuction. eASCs have the capacity to activate physiological repair mechanisms through interaction with affected tissue. This technology represents a revolution in the treatment of some diseases that cannot satisfactorily be cured at present. Cellerix is working actively to adapt this new therapeutic strategy to treat autoimmune diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease. The main goal of the company is to market new tools for treating these diseases, which have a considerable negative impact of the quality of life of the sufferers. Cellerix also researches and develops medicines in other areas such as the development of skin equivalents, which are initially intended for the treatment of hereditary diseases such as epidermolysis bullosa.

Part of Theriva Biologics, Inc., VCN Biosciences SL is a clinical-stage immuno-oncology company based in Barcelona, Spain. The Spanish company focuses on developing the next generation of oncolytic adenoviruses that can obtain clinical activity after systemic administration and remodel the complex matrix in the tumor to allow enhanced spreading of therapeutic molecules and the immune system. VCN Biosciences' lead product, VCN-01, is a unique oncolytic adenovirus being studied in clinical trials for cancers for which there is no cure, including pancreatic carcinoma and retinoblastoma. The company was founded by Ramon Alemany. VCN Biosciences was acquired by Theriva Biologics, Inc. from Grifols SA on March 10, 2022 for $92.02 million.

Araclon Biotech SL researches and develops therapies and diagnostic methods for Alzheimer’s disease. Its research areas include early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease; therapy for Alzheimer’s disease; development of a predictive test for the Alzheimer’s disease in asymptomatic individuals; and development of therapy for Parkinson’s disease. The company was founded on January 27, 2004 and is headquartered in Zaragoza, Spain.

Part of Grifols SA, Gri-Cel SA provides investment services. The company is based in Barcelona, Spain. The CEO of the Spanish company is Dirk Büscher.

TiGenix NV engages in the research, development, and commercialization of biopharmaceutical products. The firm's portfolio includes allogeneic adipose-derived stem cells and allogeneic cardiac stem cells. It intends to treat Crohn's disease, sepsis, autoimmune disorders, acute myocardial infarction, and chronic cardiovascular indication. The company was founded by Gil Beyen and Frank P. Luyten on February 21, 2000 and is headquartered in Leuven, Belgium.