James Lousararian

HydroCision, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets fluid-jet based surgical tools. Its products include spinejet system, spinejet XL, hydrodiscectomy system and allograft system. The company was founded by Kevin P. Staid and Timothy E. Moutafis in 1994 and is headquartered in North Billerica, MA.

Abbott Diagnostics, Inc. develops, manufactures and sells medical diagnostic instrument, test and automation products. The company is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

University of Southern California is a private research university that mainly offers undergraduate, graduate & other higher education. The university was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

BRAINBox Solutions, Inc. develops and manufactures tools for diagnosing mild traumatic brain injuries. It specializes in concussion, neurological biomarkers, point of care, neurocognitive testing, and diagnosis. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Richmond, VA.

Biofeedback Design, Inc. develops and manufactures medical hardware and software solutions. The company was founded by Dejan Stankovic and Jane Rogers Clark and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston. Northeastern teaches worldwide experiential learning, urban engagement, and interdisciplinary research that meets global and societal needs. The University offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools.

OPKO Diagnostics LLC engages in the provision of health services. It develops blood testing devices for use in homes and doctors offices. The company was founded by Vincent Linder, George M. Whitesides, David Steinmiller, and Samuel K. Sia in 2004 and is headquartered in Woburn, MA.

Biogen MA, Inc. is a biotechnology company principally engaged in discovering and developing drugs for human healthcare through genetic engineering. The company’s research and development activities used to focus on novel products for multiple sclerosis, inflammatory, respiratory, kidney and cardiovascular diseases, developmental biology and gene therapy. The company was founded by Daniel D. Adams in 1976 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

Cylene Pharmaceuticals, Inc. discovers, develops and commercializes small molecule drugs. It develops molecule drugs to treat life-threatening diseases, with a particular emphasis in oncology. The firm drug discovery platform, STAND has delivered a diverse portfolio of drug candidates that target the multiple pathways critical for the support, maintenance of cancer cells and that address unmet medical needs with substantial markets. The company was founded in 1997 by Thomas James Farrell and Daniel Douglas Von Hoff and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

BioValve Technologies, Inc. develops new chemical entities for the treatment of central nervous system conditions. It offers various dopamine agonists for treatment of parkinson's disease and schizophrenia; and novel disposable pharmaceutical delivery systems. The company was founded by Robert R. Gonnelli in 1998 and is headquartered in Parsippany, NJ.

Rachiotek LLC engages in the manufacture of spine stabilization devices. It offers Stabilimax™ Dynamic Spine Stabilization System which supports injured or degenerated spine without eliminating motion. The company is headquartered in Wellesley, MA.

NeatStitch Ltd. develops and manufactures medical devices. It offers NeatClose, a patented Nitinol based automatic suturing product primarily targeting the Laparoscopic Port Closure Market. The firm’s product is FDA approved and employs a simple-intuitive blunt end design therefore avoiding exposed needles and improving the safety and speed of the closure for each procedure. The company was founded in 2004 by Assaf Dekel and is headquartered in Or Akiva, Israel.

BioProtect Ltd. designs, develops and commercializes balloon systems. Its patented technology allows for the design and manufacture of implantable biodegradable balloon products that support a wide range of clinical applications in oncology and surgery. The company’s balloon implant, indicated for prostate cancer patients. BioProtect was founded by Shaul Shohat, Adrian Paz and Abraham Domb in 2004 and is headquartered in Kfar Saba, Israel.

Biohealth Innovation, Inc. sources and evaluates market-relevant bioheath intellectual properties, connects the IP with funding, and assists businesses in marketing and growth. It is a regional innovation intermediary that accelerates and facilitates technology transfer and commercialization of market-relevant research in federal labs, universities, and biohealth companies in the Region. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Rockville, MD.

Clinical Pathology Laboratories, Inc. owns and operates pathology laboratories. It performs comprehensive clinical and anatomical testing for physicians, hospitals, and managed-care organizations. The company was founded by Charles F. Pelphrey on May 1, 1948 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

Virginia Blood Services provides blood collections and disaster relief services. The frim offers blood, hemapheresis, clinical and blood management services. The company is headquartered in Richmond, VA.

The American Association of Blood Banks is a professional organization dedicated to advancing the field of transfusion medicine and cellular therapies. The non-profit company is based in Bethesda, MD and has subsidiaries in Puerto Rico. The association provides accreditation and certification programs for blood banks and transfusion services, as well as educational resources and advocacy efforts.

University of Rochester Medical Center operates a medical center which offers healthcare, education and research services. It offers funding in biochemistry, microbiology and immunology, neurology, obstetrics and gynecology, oral biology and musculoskeletal research services. The firm’s departments include AIDS Center, Audiology and Aab Cardiovascular Research Institute. The company was founded by Abraham Flexner and Benjamin Rush Rhees in 1921 and is headquartered in Rochester, NY.

Virginia Life Science Investments LLC invests in off-shore life science companies. Its portfolio is primarily focused on companies that specialize in medical devices and diagnostics and range from simple devices through platform technologies. The company was founded on April 2, 2009 and is headquartered in Richmond, VA.

Cardiovascular Group provides cardiovascular services.

Part of Curia Global, Inc., AMRI Bothell Research Center, Inc. is a company that provides drug discovery and information services. The company is based in Framingham, MA. AMRI Bothell Research Center was acquired by Curia Global, Inc. on January 25, 2001 for $22.40 million.

Olympus Endo Technology America Inc. manufactures medical devices. It offers GI Endoscopy Devices and Dexterity. The company was founded by Steve J. Tallarida, Robert E. Ailinger and James J. Frassica in 2005 and is headquartered in West Bridgewater, MA.

Endotronix, Inc. develops wireless heart sensor technology. The firm has introduced the Cordella Heart Failure System, a comprehensive solution for heart failure management. The company was founded by Anthony I. Nunez and Harry D. Rowland in June 2007 and is headquartered in Lisle, IL.

Bessor Pharmaceuticals manufactures pharmaceuticals. The private company is based in Framingham.

Cardiosolutions, Inc. develops and manufactures medical devices. It focuses on a novel percutaneous alternative to open heart surgery to solve the problem of mitral regurgitation. The firm offers Dexterity Steerable Introducer, a multi-use tool that enables physicians to access regions of the cardiac anatomy, which are difficult to reach, including the left side of the heart; and Percu – Pro System for reducing the degree of mitral regurgitation in patients with either functional or degenerative valve disease. The company was founded by Steven J. Tallarida in 2006 and is headquartered in West Bridgewater, MA.