Mark R. Bamforth

Genzyme Corp. engages in development and manufacture of specialty therapeutic, surgical and diagnostic product. It serves in the areas of rare genetic diseases, multiple sclerosis, cardiovascular diseases and endocrinology. The company was founded on June 8, 1981 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

Genzyme Oncology manufactures drugs for cancer therapies. Its products include Campath, B-CLL, and Colar which are used in the treatment of relapsed acute lymphoblastic leukemia in children. The company is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

Continuus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. engages in the development continuous manufacturing platform. It offers ICM (Integrated Continuous Manufacturing), which enables non-stop processes that incorporate API formation steps with final drug product formulation. The company was founded was founded by Salvatore Mascia and Bayan Takizawa in 2012 and is headquartered in Woburn, MA.

Ampersand Management LLC (Ampersand Management) is a private equity firm founded in 1988 by Richard A. Charpie. The firm is headquartered in Wellesley, Massachusetts.

Avid Bioservices, Inc. provides specialized cell cultures for biotechnology testing. Its services include cell line optimization, cell culture and purification process development, protein characterization, process optimization, scale-up and validation, cGMP clinical and commercial manufacturing, bulk filling, aseptic filling, analytical assay development, method qualification and validation, QC release and stability testing and regulatory strategy and submission. The company was founded by Steven W. King in 2001 and is headquartered in Tustin, CA.

Massachusetts Biotechnology Council is a premier life sciences and healthcare hub with over 1,600 members dedicated to preventing, treating, and curing diseases through transformative science and technology. The non-profit company is based in Cambridge, MA. MassBio works to advance policy and promote education while providing member programs, events, industry information, and services. The company's mission is to advance Massachusetts' leadership in the life sciences to grow the industry, add value to the healthcare system, and improve patient lives. Founded in 1985 by James P. Sherblom, the CEO is Kendalle Burlin O'Connell.

Sanofi Ventures (Sanofi) is a venture capital subsidiary of Sanofi founded in 2001. The firm is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Patheon Biologics LLC manufactures, supplies clinical and commercial bulk biologics to the biopharmaceutical industry. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Jefferson City, MO.