Thomas Mathers

Peptimmune was founded in 2002 with technology from the laboratories of Dr. Jack Strominger, Higgins Professor of Biochemistry at Harvard University; and Dr. Hidde Ploegh, from the Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research. Peptimmune has therapeutics in clinical development for the treatment of multiple sclerosis. Peptimmune's flagship program in multiple sclerosis features PI-2301, which has the opportunity to replace Copaxone® (Teva Pharmaceuticals), the world's leading first-line therapy for the treatment of MS. Peptimmune has broad expertise in MHC Class II molecules and their role in antigen presentation and modulation of immune responses. The Company exploits its proprietary DEEP Technology (Directed Expansion of Epitope Permutation) to design peptides and peptide mixtures for development as therapeutics, diagnostic kits, and as reagents for antibody generation. The Company is building a unique suite of expertise in the manufacture and control of peptide copolymer-based drug products.

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.

Snowden Pencer, Inc. is a company that manufactures medical supplies. The company is based in Tucker, GA. Snowden Pencer was acquired by Cardinal Health, Inc. on March 05, 2004.

Cardion GmbH develops biopharmaceutical products. It integrates synergistic local gene delivery stem cell engineering and tolerance induction capabilities to build cardiovascular gene therapy products. The company is headquartered in Dusseldorf, Germany.

CoLucid Pharmaceuticals, Inc. engaged in the development of therapeutics for neurological disorders. Its products included Lasmiditan, a neurally acting anti-migraine agent that is designed to delivered efficacy in migraine without the vasoconstrictor activity associated with previous generations of migraine therapies and a Conjugated Stigmines platform that has generated a series of preclinical candidates for the chronic pain, Alzheimer's disease and psychiatric disorders. The company was founded by James F. White and Arthur M. Pappas in 2005 and was headquartered in Cambridge, 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.