Marcela A. Kirberger

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation was formed in 1997 as the William H. Gates Foundation. In 1999, the foundation was renamed the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust was created in January 2000 through the merger of the Gates Learning Foundation, which worked to expand access to technology through public libraries and the William H. Gates Foundation, which focused on improving global health. The foundation participates in preventive approaches and collaborative endeavors with government, philanthropic and not-for-profit partners. Priority is given to grants that leverage additional support and serve as a catalyst for long-term, systemic change. The foundation also provides funds to promote greater equity in global health, education and public libraries. Through their partnerships in communities across the US, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is committed to raising the high school graduation rate and helping all students, regardless of race or family income. The foundation is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

Helsinn Healthcare SA develops and provides licenses for drugs. The firm offers services to oncology, cancer supportive care, pain and inflammation, gastrointestinal fields. The company was founded by Gabriele Braglia in 1976 and is headquartered in Pazzallo, Switzerland.

International AIDS Vaccine Initiative, Inc. researches and develops to prevent HIV infection and AIDS. It researches and develops vaccine candidates, conducts policy analyses, and serves as an advocate for the field with offices in Africa, India, and Europe. The firm's HIV research and development focuses on three strategies: the design of vaccine immunogens capable of inducing specialized proteins known as broadly neutralizing antibodies, the optimization and development of these antibodies as prevention products, and the development of replicating viral vectors and mRNA. The company was founded in 1996 by Seth Berkley and Lee C. Smith and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Vestergaard Frandsen SA manufactures insecticidal nets and water purification equipment. Its products include PermaNet, LifeStraw, ZeroFly, CarePack, LifeStrw carbon for Water. The firm specializes in complex emergency response and disease control products. The company was founded by Kaj Vestergaard Frandsen in 1957 and is headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Diagnotes, Inc. provides a communication platform for on-call healthcare providers. It offers communication system for on-call healthcare providers that allow clinicians and patients to connect with on-call providers while simultaneously delivering key patient information from the EHR to the point of care. The company was founded by Dave Wortman, Bharath Bynagari and Todd Saxton in 2010 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN.

McKinsey & Co., Inc. provides management consulting services. It specializes in design, marketing and sales, analytics, operations, transformation and restructuring, risk, strategy and corporate finance, and sustainability and resource productivity. The company was founded by James O. McKinsey in 1926 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

Novartis Pharma Schweiz AG engages in the marketing and distribution of pharmaceutical, chemical, and medical products of the Novartis group. Its products are used in the treatment of diseases in the areas of neurology, immunology, dermatology, ophthalmology, cardiology, and oncology. The company was founded on December 10, 1986 and is headquartered in Rotkreuz, Switzerland.

A. Menarini Industrie Farmaceutiche Riunite SRL operates as a pharmaceutical company. It specializes in the research, development, and marketing of products for therapy and wellness, diagnostics, and biotechnology. The company was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Florence, Italy.

National Institutes Of Health conducts & supports peer-reviewed medical research and science. The firm's scientists & researchers investigate on different ways to prevent diseases as well as the causes, treatments and cures for common and rare diseases. The company was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in Bethesda, MD.

The American Foundation For AIDS Research, Inc. provides research services. It plays a role in AIDS research, identifying critical gaps in their knowledge of HIV and AIDS. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Indiana University Health, Inc. is a non-profit organization which engages in the provision of healthcare services. It offers orthopedics, pediatrics, primary care, radiology, and rehabilitation services. The firm operates four hospitals: Methodist Hospital, Indiana University Hospital, Riley Hospital for Children, and Clarian West Medical Center. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN.

Indiana University Health Bloomington, Inc. provides caring services to the people. Its services include hospital-based physician practices, outpatient centers, six regional lifeline bases, pharmacy and home care services and business solutions. The firm’s business solutions include on-site health clinics, employee assistance program, executive health, urgent care, video visits and health plans. The company specializes in Cancer, Cardiovascular, Neuroscience, Orthopedics, Pediatrics and Transplant treatments. Indiana University Health Bloomington is headquartered in Bloomington, IN.

Speedel Pharma AG develops drugs for the treatment of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. It researches on Renin Inhibitors and also develops an Endothelin Receptor Anatagonist. The company also operates in the U.S. and Japan. It was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland.

The Central Indiana Corporate Partnership is a private company that focuses on human capital, entrepreneurship, innovation, and business climate. The company is based in Indianapolis, IN and has subsidiaries in the United States. The CEO of the company is Melina M. Kennedy.

Novartis Institutes for Biomedical Research, Inc. conducts biomedical researches. It focuses in the areas of oncology, ophthalmology, diabetes, musculoskeletal disorders, neuroscience, and cardiovascular conditions, other focus areas include discovery chemistry, biologics, pathway biology, and translational medicine. The company was founded on September 10, 2002 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

The American Society for Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics is a scientific and professional organization that serves the disciplines of clinical pharmacology and translational medicine. The non-profit company is based in Alexandria, VA. The CEO of the company is Sharon Swan.

Novartis Pharma AG engages in the research in as well as the production and distribution of pharmaceutical, chemical, medical, and biotechnological products. It also provides related services. The company was founded on October 25, 1989 and is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland.

Helsinn Holding SA is a holding Swiss company that provides cancer services through its subsidiaries. The private company is based in Lugano, Switzerland and has subsidiaries in Switzerland and Ireland. The company was founded in 1976 by Gabriele Edoardo Braglia. Riccardo Braglia has been the CEO of the company since 2002.

Novartis Pharma SAS wholesales and distributes pharmaceutical products. It offers generic and branded drugs and medicines. The company is headquartered in Rueil-Malmaison, France.

Part of Novartis AG, Novartis Vaccines & Diagnostics Ltd. is a healthcare company based in Liverpool, UK that provides solutions to address the evolving needs of patients worldwide. The British company offers information and resources for healthcare professionals about Novartis medicines through the Novartis HCP Portal. Novartis Ireland Limited is the Irish affiliate of Swiss-based Novartis AG, one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world. Novartis is one of Liverpool's leading employers in the healthcare industry and has a strong history of investing in the city over the last sixty years.

Abionic SA develops biomedical diagnostic devices. It specializes in in vitro diagnostic devices for allergies detection. The firm?s products include abioSCOPE and abioKIT. Its services encompass research, development, and commercialization of its products. The company was founded by Nicolas Durand, Iwan M?rki, and Theo Lasser in 2010 and is headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Global Health Innovative Technology Fund provides funding of scientific research and development for anti-infectives and diagnostics for diseases that affect the developing world. Its activities include facilitation of global research and development partnerships for the discovery and development of new health technologies for the developing world, investment in these global research and development partnerships through a grant-making mechanism and advancement of Japan’s contribution to global health. The company is headquartered in Minato-ku, Japan.

Univercells SA designs single-use cost-efficient bioprocess solutions to open the next chapter in bio manufacturing. The company was founded by Jose Castillo, Guillaume De Viron and Hugues Bultot in 2013 and is headquartered in Gosselies, Belgium.

The Indiana Biosciences Research Institute is a biomedical research organization that aims to solve challenging health problems and improve patient outcomes. The Eli Lilly and Company Diabetes Center of Excellence, located at the institute, is dedicated to studying the molecular basis of diabetes and its complications. The non-profit company is based in Indianapolis, IN. The company's research focuses on translating disease hypotheses into potential therapies. Alan Palkowitz has been the CEO of the company since 2020.

Inflazome Ltd. engages in developing therapeutic medicines for inflammatory diseases. It manufactures and supplies medicines for muckle wells, type 2 diabetes, atherosclerosis, hypertension, gout, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, Parkinson, Alzheimer, and multiple sclerosis. The company was founded by Matthew A. Cooper and Luke O'Neill in 2016 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.

Allinaire Therapeutics LLC operates as a biotechnology company. It develops novel therapeutics for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). The company was founded by Wade Lange and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH.

Fej SRL provides financial services. The private company is based in Brussels, Belgium. The Belgian company was founded in 1995.