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ICOS Corp. manufactures medications to treat inflammation and other serious diseases. It focuses on the development of treatments for unmet medical conditions such as prostatic hyperplasia, hypertension, pulmonary arterial hypertension, cancer, and inflammatory diseases. The company was founded in 1989 by Christopher Henney and George Rathman and is headquartered in Bothell, WA.

Theraclone Sciences, Inc. develops novel therapeutic antibodies for the treatment of cancer and infectious diseases. The firm leverages its proprietary antibody discovery technology, I-STARTM to identify rare fully human antibodies from immunologically relevant human subjects. The firm’s primary research focus is to discover novel targets and antibodies, and develop therapeutic monoclonal antibodies, by using its proprietary B-cell technology platform to mine the immune system of cancer patients. The company was founded by Johnny T. Stine in November 2004 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Magnetar Financial LLC is a SEC-registered investment advisor and hedge fund firm headquartered in Evanston, Illinois. The firm was founded by Alec Litowitz and Ross Laser in 2005 and is a subsidiary of Magnetar Capital Partners LP. Magnetar Financial serves as the investment manager for, and provides discretionary and may at times provide non-discretionary investment advisory services to, several private investment funds and separately managed accounts. Investors in the funds and clients for managed accounts may include pension plans, foundations, funds of funds, other institutional investors and high net-worth individuals.

Calistoga Pharmaceuticals, Inc. develops and manufactures pharmaceutical products. The company was founded by Michael W. Gallatin, Roger Ulrich and Neil Giese in March 2006 and is headquartered in Tumwater, WA.

Novasignal Corp. operates as a medical robotics company that develops and commercializes technologies to measure and track brain health. Its products include lucid robotic system, temporal window headset mount, wired USB keyboard, and wired USB mouse. The company was founded by Leo Petrossian, Robert Hamilton, and Dan Hanchey on February 6, 2013 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

DuPont Pharmaceuticals Co. researches and develops pharmaceuticals and imaging products to treat diseases. It focuses on pharmaceuticals to treat unmet medical needs in the fight against HIV, cardiovascular disease, central nervous system disorders, cancer and arthritis-related disorders. The company is located in Wilmington, DE.

Incyte Pharmaceuticals, Inc. engages in the provision of biopharmaceutical services. The company was founded in April, 1991 is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA.

Part of Corteva, Inc., DuPont Merck Pharmaceutical Co. is a company that makes pharmaceuticals and drugs. The company is based in Wilmington, DE. DuPont Merck Pharmaceutical was acquired by EIDP, Inc., a subsidiary of Corteva, Inc. from Merck & Co., Inc. on July 01, 1998 for $2,600 million.

Roche Palo Alto LLC discovers and develops medicines. Its medicines are used for the treatment of central nervous system, inflammation, metabolism, oncology, and virology diseases. The company was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA.

Northwestern University is a private institution founded in 1851 to serve the Northwest Territory, an area that now includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. Northwestern has three campuses

The American Society of Clinical Oncology is a non-profit organization founded in 1964 with the overarching goals of improving cancer care and prevention. More than 27,000 oncology practitioners belong to ASCO, representing all oncology disciplines and subspecialties. Members include physicians and health-care professionals in all levels of the practice of oncology. American Society of Clinical Oncology is the world’s leading professional organization representing physicians who treat people with cancer. ASCO’s members set the standard for patient care worldwide and lead the way in carrying out clinical research aimed at improving the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. ASCO's efforts are also directed toward advocating for policies that provide access to high-quality care for all patients with cancer and at supporting the increased funding for clinical and translational research.

Sigma XI is a scientific research honor society that supports students and researchers, connects the public with science, and advances the research enterprise. The society is based in Durham, NC, and the CEO is Jamie L. Vernon. The society awards grants to students, hosts conferences, and offers programs such as science cafes and lectureships. Sigma XI also partners with other organizations to promote science communication and diversity in STEM fields.

New York Academy of Sciences is an independent, not-for-profit organization, which engages in the advancement of scientific research, education, and policy. The company was founded in 1817 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

American Association for Cancer Research prints and publishes scientific journals including clinical cancer research, molecular cancer therapeutics, molecular cancer research, cancer epidemiology, and biomarkers and prevention. The company was founded on May 7, 1907 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.

Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society is a national medical honor society founded in 1902. The non-profit company is based in Menlo Park, CA. The society's mission is to foster the development of the next generation of medical researchers by recognizing high educational achievement, honoring gifted teaching, encouraging the development of leaders in academia and the community, and supporting the improvement of care for all.

OncoResponse, Inc. discovers cancer immunotherapies by interrogating the human immune system. The firm identifies elite responders to immunotherapy and screens the adaptive immune system to discover antibodies with reactivity. The company was founded by Clifford J. Stocks, Kristine Swiderek and Steven H. Gillis in 2015 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

eXo Imaging, Inc. engages in the provision of ultrasound platform and AI for imaging and therapeutic applications. The company was founded by Sandeep Akkaraju, Janusz Bryzek, Yusuf Haque, and John Kokulis and is headquartered in Redwood City, CA.

Samsara Biocapital LLC (Samsara Biocapital) is an independent venture capital firm founded in 2016 by Srinivas Akkaraju. The firm is headquartered in Palo Alto, California.

Magnetar Capital (Private Equity) ( Magnetar Capital ) is a private equity subsidiary of Magnetar Capital LLC founded in 2005 by Ross Laser. The firm is headquartered in Evanston, Illinois.

Mirobio Ltd. operates as a biologics company focusing on autoimmune and inflammatory disorders. The firm develops antibody modulators of immune cell receptors, an approach that has potential across a range of diseases, with an initial focus on auto-immune disease. The company was founded by Richard Cornall and Simon Davis on October 8, 2018 and is headquartered in Oxford, the United Kingdom.

Flame Biosciences, Inc. operates as a biotechnology company. The firm offers research, development and commercialization of transformative therapies for cancer and other inflammatory conditions. The company was founded by Charles J. Fisher Jr., Patrick J. Scannon and Bob Stein and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Drug Development Informatics LLC provides artificial intelligence solutions for the life science industry.

Autobahn Labs, Inc. is a virtual incubator that partners with research institutions to accelerate the advancement of early-stage drug discovery and development. The company is based in Palo Alto, CA. The organization invests intellectual, financial, and physical capital to efficiently move projects from feasibility to novel drug candidates. Autobahn Labs was created by Samsara Biocapital, Evotec, and KCK Ltd.

K2 Biolabs LLC is an early-stage life science company that aims to develop the next generation of therapies to improve the lives of patients. The company is based in Houston, TX. K2 Biolabs was founded by Kieron Jones, Andrew L. Strong, and Kevin M. Slawin, with Kieron Jones serving as the CEO since incorporation.

Isosceles Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a preclinical stage biotechnology and medical device company that focuses on delivering drug master file backed synthetic cannabinoids for their anti-inflammatory and pain relief properties. The private company is based in Wilmington, NC. The company's proprietary formulations, coupled with unique delivery platforms, provide high bioavailability via parenteral and transdermal routes. Isosceles Pharmaceuticals is a specialty pharmaceutical company with a pipeline of parenteral products designed to target the unmet need of novel non-opioid, non-NSAID analgesics to treat acute pain. William D. Humphries has been the CEO of the company since 2021.