Saar Gill

viTToria Biotherapeutics, Inc. is a gene-edited cell therapeutics company based in Philadelphia, PA. The company is developing novel CAR-T cell therapies using their proprietary Senza5 platform, which maximizes stemness, durability, and target cell cytotoxicity. The technology is exclusively licensed from the University of Pennsylvania and has pipeline applications in oncology and autoimmune diseases. The company was founded by Bruce A. Peacock and Nicholas Siciliano, with Nicholas Siciliano serving as CEO since incorporation.

Orthovita, Inc. engages in the development and commercialization of synthetic biologically-active tissue engineering products for restoration of the human skeleton. The company was incorporated in 1992 and is headquartered in Malvern, PA.

Sapphire Therapeutics, Inc. develops biopharmaceutical products. It develops compounds for the treatment of oncologic and metabolic diseases. The firm products include anamorelin for the treatment of anorexia and cachexia. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Bridgewater, NJ.

Founded in 2002, Othera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on developing treatments for ophthalmic diseases. Othera is also engaged in the discovery of a novel set of orally available compounds to address severe medical conditions including inflammatory and oncology-related diseases.

Alba Therapeutics Corporation is a privately held, clinical-stage biopharmaceutical Company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of pharmaceutical products to treat autoimmune and inflammatory diseases and is based in Baltimore, Maryland. Genetics, environment, aberrant immune response, and barrier dysfunction are all required for autoimmunity. Alba's technology platform is based on modifying disease state epithelial permeability using compounds which impact the regulation of tight junctions in cell barriers throughout the body with potential applications in celiac disease, Crohn's disease, asthma/COPD and acute lung injury. As a development stage company Alba maximizes value creation by leveraging its human capital, partnerships and technology. Since the Company's formation in 2004, the company has entered human clinical trials with its lead product, received Fast Track designation from the FDA (in Celiac Disease), successfully completed three Phase I clinical trials and completed its first Phase II study. Along with $30m raised in its Series A financing, equity and non-equity capital, such as SBIR and ATP grants and venture debt, are being used to develop products, enhance its powerful IP position and build the Company's infrastructure and core competencies

The Little Clinic LLC provides healthcare services. The firm diagnoses and treats minor illnesses for patients. The company was founded by Lisa Loscalzo in 2003 and is headquartered in Nashville, TN.

Adolor Corp. is a biopharmaceutical company specializing in the discovery, development and commercialization of novel prescription pain management products. The company develops and commercializes of novel opioid receptor-targeted therapeutics designed to maintain or improve pain relief and reduce opioid-related side effects. Its commercial product ENTEREG is a small molecule, peripherally acting mu opioid receptor antagonist intended to block the adverse side effects of opioid analgesics like morphine, on the gastrointestinal tract without interfering with central nervous system and mediated analgesia. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Exton, PA.

Cephalon, Inc. manufactures and distributes pharmaceutical products. It engages in the discovery and development of medicines for central nervous system disorders, pain, and cancer. The company was founded on August 24, 1987 by Frank Baldino, Jr. and is headquartered in Frazer, PA.

Centocor, Inc. manufactures healthcare products. Its products include avakine & reopro. The company was founded in 1979 by Hubert J. P. Schoemaker & Michael A. Wall and is headquartered in Horsham, PA.

Life Sciences Pennsylvania (LSPA) is a trade association that represents various entities in the life sciences industry, including biotechnology, medical device, diagnostic, pharmaceutical, research, and investment companies, as well as service providers. The non-profit company is based in Wayne, PA and has subsidiaries in the United States. The organization unifies innovators in the state to make Pennsylvania a leader in the life sciences industry. Founded in 1989, LSPA aims to create a business and public policy environment that encourages and incentivizes the diverse life sciences economy in Pennsylvania. Christopher P. Molineaux has been the CEO of the company since 2009.

SV Health Investors LLC is a Venture Capital firm, a subsidiary of SV Health Investors LLP founded in 2006. SV Health Investors LLC is headquartered in Boston.

Invisible Sentinel, Inc. engages in food diagnostics. It offers food safety, wine, beer products such as veriflow for salmonella, listerria species and vinoBrett for breetanomyces bruxellensis, vinoPAL for pedicoccus and lactobacillus and veriflow custom solutions. The company was founded by Nicholas Siciliano and Benjamin Pascal in October 2006 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.

PanOptica, Inc. operates as a biopharmaceutical company that provides ophthalmology drugs for treatment of eye diseases. The company was founded by Paul G. Chaney and Martin B. Wax in March 2009 and is headquartered in Bernardsville, NJ.

CTx Operations, Inc. operates as a pre-clinical stage biotechnology company. It develops novel cellular therapeutics. The company was founded by Saar Gill and Michael Klichinsky in 2017 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.

Aro Biotherapeutics Co. operates as a biotechnology company which focuses on the research and development of a new generation of protein biologics products. It specializes in oncology, drug discovery, drug development, licensing, drug delivery, sirna, immunology, bispecifics, protein conjugation, protein therapeutics and protein engineering services. The company was founded by Karyn O?Neil and Susan Dillon in 2018 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.

Agent Capital LLC (Agent Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2017 by Geeta Vemuri. The firm is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts.

Praeventix, Inc. is a biotechnology company founded by Dr. Douglas Pippin based on discoveries researched by Dr. Pippin and at Temple University. The company is based in Exton, PA, and was founded by Douglas Pippin. The company is initially focused on the development of pre-clinical candidate pra-523, a potential first-in-class neuromodulatory therapy for pruritus and other potential indications, including IBD. Praeventix is pursuing novel serotonergic therapeutics for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and cocaine use disorder (CUD). Douglas Pippin has been the CEO since incorporation.

Zenas Pharma, Inc. is an American pharmaceutical company that is focused on developing a portfolio of first- and autoimmune therapeutics to address areas of high unmet medical need. The company is located in the US. The company's lead product candidate, obexelimab (zb012), is a novel bifunctional antibody with first-in-class potential that inhibits B-cell lineages that express CD19.

Temple University Hospital, Inc. owns and operates a healthcare centre. The company provides pulmonology, cardiology, gastroenterology, hematology, nephrology, oncology, neurology, ophthalmology, otorhinolaryngology, and bone marrow transplantation services. Additionally, it offers heart, lung, kidney, and trauma surgery; maxillofacial surgery; psychiatry; radiation oncology; and diagnostic imaging services. The company also provides treatment of infectious diseases and diabetes. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.

MGI PHARMA Biologics, Inc. develops and markets pharmaceutical and medical therapies. The company's products amolimogene and ZYC300 represent a breakthrough in the activition of cytotoxic cells. The company was founded in 1979 and is located in Lexington, MA

Part of Eisai Co., Ltd., Eisai Corp. of North America is a pharmaceutical company that manufactures pharmaceutical products. The company is based in Woodcliff Lake, NJ.

Eligix, Inc. develops and distributes medicines. It also offers cellular transplantation and immune therapies to enhance human immune response to cancers and infectious diseases. The company is located in Medford, MA

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.

The Fox Chase Cancer Center owns and operates hospitals. It is an independent, non-profit institution that is engaged in cancer treatment, research and prevention services. The firm's staff provides consultations and treatment recommendations for different types of adult cancer. The company was founded in 1904 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.

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.

Tellus BioVentures LLC (Tellus BioVentures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2019 by Leon O. Moulder. The firm is headquartered in Miromar Lakes, Florida.

Aegle Therapeutics Corp. is a biotechnology company, which isolates extracellular vesicles including exosomes (“EVs”) secreted by allogeneic bone marrow derived mesenchymal stem cells to treat dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (“DEB”), a rare pediatric connective tissue disorder. Its EV therapy has the potential to demonstrate a safer, lower cost means of harnessing the regenerative healing power of stem cells without using the cells. The company was founded by Evangelos V. Badiavas, and Robert F. Williamson III in 2013 and is headquartered in Miami, FL.