Robert Readnour

Biotechnology Innovation Organization is the world's biotechnology organization, providing advocacy, business development and communications services for more than 1,200 members worldwide. BIO members are involved in the research and development of innovative healthcare, agricultural, industrial and environmental biotechnology technologies. Corporate members range from entrepreneurial companies developing a first product to Fortune 100 multinationals. also represent state and regional biotech associations, service providers to the industry and academic centers.

Advanced Animal Diagnostics, Inc. develops integrated systems and solutions for the detection of animal diseases. The firm engages in the researching, developing and commercializing on-farm diagnostic tests, such as QScout MLD for early detection of subclinical mastitis in dairy cows. It also provides solutions for the diagnosis and treatment of veterinary health problems including mastitis and other animal diseases. The company was founded by Rodolfo Rodriguez and Victor M. Minton in July 2001 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

Ablative Solutions, Inc. develops and markets endovascular catheters for the treatment of hypertension. It offers solutions for heart failure, kidney disease, metabolic syndrome, and sleep apnea. The company was founded by Tim A. Fischell and David R. Fischell in 2011 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

TNG Pharmaceuticals, Inc. engages in the development of a vaccine that reduces the horn fly population. Its vaccine counteracts the horn fly's anti-clotting agent, Thrombostasin, by triggering an immune response that clots the blood at the point of the wound. The company was founded by Larry Horn and Jennifer Corbin in 2011 and is headquartered in Louisville, KY.

MPM Bioimpact Inc (MPM Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 1996 by Ansbert K. Gadicke and Luke B. Evnin. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Cornell University is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and post graduate programs. It was founded in 1865 and is based in Ithaca, NY.

Aruene Corp. develops portable, non-invasive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) devices for treatment of migraine. It offers SpringTMS, a transcranial magnetic stimulation device for the acute treatment of pain associated with migraine headache with aura. The company was founded by Robert E. Fischell and David R. Fischell in 2002 and is headquartered in Baltimore, MD.

Mountain Group Capital LLC (Mountain Group Capital) is a venture capital investment firm founded in 2002. The firm is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.

Borah LLC (doing business as Mt. Borah Designs) manufactures and distributes bicycle apparel. Its products include custom bicycle, ski, triathlon and running apparel. The firm offers multi-functional cool weather clothing, along with custom team apparel. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Coon Valley, WI

Taraval Associates LLC (Taraval Associates) is a venture capital firm founded in 1989 by George Murphy. The firm is headquartered in Menlo Park, California.

Arcanatura LLC develops clinical trial tested health product. Its products include omega-3 supplement, resolution-3, scratches less and liver support detox. The company was founded by Serge Martinod and Xavier Fargetton in 2008 and is headquartered in Groton, CT.

Nusirt Sciences, Inc. manufactures food ingredients for healthcare markets. It has technology platform that uses a patented combination of leucine, an essential amino acid, and existing human medicines. The company was founded by Michael Zemel in 2007 and is headquartered in Nashville, TN.

Reactive Biosciences Inc. engages in the design and developemnt of novel solutions targeting needs in crop protection, animal health and human health. It specializes in chemistry, research, and biotechnology. The company was founded by Stephen J. Benkovic, Gerald R. Fink, Lucy Shapiro, Paul R. Schimmel and C. Tony Liu in 2015 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

Appello Pharmaceuticals, Inc. operates as a preclinical-stage company focused on advancing novel positive allosteric modulators of mGlu4 for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. The company is headquartered in Nashville, TN.

Targan, Inc. engages in the research and development of a vaccination system. It improve bird health and productivity and reduce need for antibiotics for poultry, livestock, and aquaculture industries. The company was founded by Ramin Karimpour and is headquartered in Raleigh, NC.

Oerth Bio LLC is an agricultural biotech company that develops sustainable, environmentally-designed crop and farm solutions to reduce the environmental impact of agrochemical solutions and nourish a growing population with eco-friendly, healthy foods. The company is based in Durham, NC. The company was formed as a joint venture between Arvinas and Bayer, supported by over $55 million in committed funding and operational support from Bayer, and technology and intellectual property from Arvinas. Oerth Bio is reimagining crop protection through a comprehensive, therapeutic approach to crop health using Protac® technology, a targeted biotech solution known for its potential in addressing human disease. The CEO of the company is John W. Dombrosky.

PharmAbbie, Inc. manufactures pharmaceuticals. The private company is based in Groton, CT. The CEO of the company is Serge R. Martinod.

Vytelle LLC is a precision livestock company that helps cattle producers worldwide optimize their herds through an integrated technology platform. The company is based in Lenexa, KS and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company aims to make generations of genetic gains in just a few years, allowing producers to sustainably deliver more protein with fewer inputs. This helps ensure that meat and milk remain viable and competitive food choices for future generations. The company was founded in 2015, and Kerryann Kocher has been the CEO of the company since 2020.

Amplifica Holdings Group, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in San Diego, CA. Amplifica is focused on developing novel treatments for androgenic alopecia, a condition that affects millions of men and women. The company is taking a nature-inspired scientific approach to regrow natural hair by identifying and isolating unique signaling molecules that stimulate hair follicles. Amplifica is dedicated to developing novel therapeutics for hair regrowth. The company was founded by William Rassman, Maksim Plikus, Wajdie Ahmad, and the CEO is Frank M. Fazio.

Verility, Inc. is a company that specializes in animal health breeding markets. The device is accurate, fast, and affordable, and is like having a skilled lab technician and a digital microscope in the palm of your hand. The company is based in Greenfield, IN. The company's product, FERTILE-EYEZ, is a mobile device that uses image recognition and artificial intelligence to confirm if an animal is ready to enter the breeding season. Verility was founded by Liane Hart and Hadi Shafiee, and Liane Hart has been the CEO since incorporation.

Exubrion Therapeutics, Inc. develops electron therapeutic veterinary devices. The company is based in Buford, GA. The company was founded by Dennis F. Steadman. The CEO is Peter Selover.

Borah, Inc. operates as an insurance brokerage and employee benefits consulting firm. The private company is based in Apple Valley. The CEO of the American company is Robin S. Readnour.