Paul DeStefano

ID Biomedical Corp. develops gene-based disease testing and subunit vaccines. It conducts research, development, manufacturing, sales, and marketing from its facilities in Canada and in the United States. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

Founded in 1976, Apax Partners, Inc. is a venture capital/private equity firm located in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of London-based Apax Partners LLP

Aeras Global TB Vaccine Foundation is a non-profit organization, which engages in the development of tuberculosis vaccines in partnership with other biotech, pharmaceutical, and academic organizations. Its product pipeline includes AdS Ag85A, MTBCAV, VPM 1002, and RUTI. The company is headquartered in Rockville, MD.

The International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Traders is a global organization that promotes technology transfer in the pharmaceutical industry. The non-profit company is based in Geneva, Switzerland. The Swiss company believes that technology transfer helps bridge research and development gaps, increases the availability of vaccines and medicines, and stimulates investment in key industrial areas. David Reddy has been the CEO of the company since 2024.

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.

Emergent Travel Health, Inc. develops vaccines against infectious diseases. The firm develops vaccines against typhoid, cholera, hepatitis, anthrax, and other infectious diseases. Its proprietary adenoviral-based technology platform enables the rapid development of oral vaccines that can target viral or bacterial protein antigen. The company was founded by Kenneth Kelley and Daniel R. Henderson in 2007 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Powderject Pharmaceuticals Plc develops pharmaceutical products. It offers researching, developing, manufacturing and marketing for existing and next generation vaccines. The company was founded in 1993 and is located in Oxford, UK

Mercer Management Consulting, Inc. provides management consulting services. The company offers business design innovation, brand strategy, operational excellence, transformation, and portfolio strategy services. The firm was founded in 1990 and is located in New York, NY.

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.

World Health Organization provides voluntary medical services. It is the United Nations' agency for health. WHO is governed by countries that approve funding, programs and policies related to public health and health related social issues through the world health assembly. Some of the health and social issues which the organization addresses are communicable & non-communicable diseases, community & family health, hunger, health technology, mental health, pharmaceuticals and sustainable development. Founded on April 7, 1948, the organization is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.

The National Academy of Medicine (United States) is based in Washington and is focused on improving the health and well-being of individuals through various initiatives. These initiatives include the clinician well-being collaborative, which aims to accelerate the implementation of a national plan for health workforce well-being, and the development of a code of conduct for the use of artificial intelligence in health care. The organization also provides resources to support meaningful community engagement in health and health care programs and policies. Recently, the National Academy of Medicine announced the appointment of Mandy Cohen, a member of the organization, as the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Additionally, the organization has released a publication celebrating 50 years of progress in biomedical science, health, and health care.

The American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene is a health community dedicated to reducing the worldwide burden of tropical infectious diseases and improving health. The non-profit company is based in Northbrook, IL. Members have access to research on the latest diseases and treatments, a standing within their community, learning about clinical cases and field work, and finding collaborators.

Sanofi Pasteur SA develops, manufactures and supplies vaccines. It provides vaccines for bacterial and viral diseases, including diphtheria, typhoid fever, and poliomyelitis. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Lyon, France.

Immutep SAS specializes in biotechnology research and development. It develops immunotherapy treatments for cancer and autoimmune diseases. The company was founded by Frédéric Triebel on October 17, 2001 and is headquartered Orsay, France.

Texcell SA is a contract research organization that provides services for viral clearances, viral safety testing, and the manufacture of GMP cell banks to pharmaceutical companies and bioventures. The private company is based in France and has subsidiaries in various locations, including the United States. The French company has offices and laboratories in various locations around the world, including France, the United States, and Japan. The company's capabilities include in vivo, in vitro, toxicology, immunotoxicity, and immunogenicity testing, as well as CGMP cell banking and preparation of fully characterized virus stocks. Texcell has recently strengthened its activities to face the growing demand for tests related to COVID-19. The company is developing new innovative tests and new protocols in molecular biology and immunology.

Noraker SARL designs, produces and markets synthetic and absorbable biomaterial-based implantable medical devices. It offers dental surgery and orthopedic products. The firm's services include filling bone defects such as cyst and dental granuloma. The company was founded by Rachid Zenati in 2005 and is headquartered in Villeurbanne, France.

Synthelis SAS manufactures membrane proteins. It specializes in the production, purification, and characterization of custom membrane proteins. The firm's services Membrane Protein (MP) expression, proteoliposomes, MP in detergents, feasibility study, and quality controls. Synthelis' technology enables the embedding of membrane proteins in liposomes directly during the translation step, allowing the production of active ready-to-use proteoliposomes. The company was founded by Bruno Tillier and Jean-Luc Lenormand in January 2011 and is headquartered in La Tronche, France.

Seromyx Systems, Inc. provides insight into the immune function to discover and develop vaccines, immunotherapies, drugs, and diagnostics. The company was founded by Galit Alter in July 2019 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

Michel Greco SA provides postal, courier, and express services. The private company is based in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. The Luxembourger company was founded in 1987 by Michel Gréco.

The Association of American Physicians operates as an American association of physicians. The non-profit company is based in Tucson, AZ. The company was founded by Charles Lee.