Asterand operates a biorepository, but cast out of your mind any visions of pickled livers and brains floating in large clear jars. Asterand, Inc. collects donated specimens of diseased tissue and sells them to researchers to help them better understand and treat such ailments as prostate, breast, and lung cancer, as well as autoimmune, cardiovascular, inflammatory, psychiatric, and respiratory conditions. In addition to supplying these biological samples to researchers, Asterand offers such services as high-throughput screening to speed drug discovery and collaborative research. Asterand, Inc. acquired Pharmagene in a reverse merger.

Founded in 1997, Chicago-based Integrated Genomics specializes in research in microbial genomics, biochemistry, and gene expression. Our scientists have broad experience in both in silico and wet lab sequencing, research and development with more than 100 relevant publications in these areas. Integrated Genomics has particularly long-standing relationships and active research in the area of lactic acid bacteria and pathogenic microbes, as well as a broad customer base across industry, academic and government institutions.Integrated Genomics’ products and services are based on ERGO™, our web-based genome analysis platform. ERGO™ integrates proprietary functional genomic data, metabolic reconstructions, expression profiling, and biochemical and microbiological data with publicly available information. Focused on microbial genomics, ERGO™ provides better and faster identification of gene function across all organisms.

Astellas Pharma was born after Japanese pharmaceutical firms Yamanouchi Pharmaceutical and Fujisawa Pharmaceutical Company merged in 2005, creating one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in Japan. Main products include gastritis treatment Gaster, hypertension therapy Micardis, urology treatment Vesicare, organ transplant immunosuppressant Prograf, and cholesterol drug Lipitor (sold in Japan via an agreement with Pfizer). Astellas' products (including those under development) include cardiovascular, central nervous system, oncology, diabetes, infectious disease, inflammation/immunology, gastroenterology, and urology therapies.

Premier Research Group, Ltd. was founded in 2002 and is based in Wokingham, United Kingdom. Premier Research Group, Ltd., a contract research organization, provides clinical trial management and information services to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries in Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, Latin America, and North America. The company focuses its research and development program on enhancing software systems used to support its clinical trials management and information services. Its services include dedicated clinical sites, medical and safety management, medical writing, data management, biostatistics, interactive voice response systems, regulatory affairs, and quality assurance. The company conducts its clinical research in the areas of infectious diseases, oncology, pediatrics, analgesia, and CNS. The company was formerly known as CRC Development Limited and changed its name to Premier Research Group, Ltd. in November, 2004.

VIA Pharmaceuticals was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. VIA Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a development stage biotechnology company, focuses on the research and development of compounds for the treatment cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. The company is building a pipeline of small-molecule drugs that target inflammation in the blood vessel wall, an underlying cause of atherosclerosis and its complications, including heart attack and stroke. Its principal product, VIA-2291, is in Phase II clinical trials in patients with acute coronary syndrome and patients with stenosis of the carotid artery. The company has agreements with Hoffmann-LaRoche Inc. and Hoffmann-LaRoche Ltd. to develop and commercialize two sets of compounds for the treatment of cardiovascular and metabolic disease.

Apex Healthcare Berhad Company makes, markets, and distributes generic pharmaceuticals and other health care products to customers in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and China. Subsidiary Xepa-Soul Pattinson (Xepa SP), the company's manufacturing arm, is Malaysia's largest generic drug maker with products including antibiotics, corticosteroids, and neuromuscular agents in tablet, capsule, liquid, cream, and powder formulations. Xepa-SP also makes nutritionals (vitamins) and surgical supplies. The company distributes its own products and those of other manufacturers to wholesale and retail customers through subsidiaries ABio, Apex Pharmacy Marketing, and Apex Pharma.

Celgene Corporation company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Summit, New Jersey. Celgene Corporation engages in the discovery, development, and commercialization of innovative therapies to treat cancer and immune-inflammatory related diseases primarily in Europe and the United States. Its primary commercial stage products include REVLIMID for the treatment in combination with dexamethasone for multiple myeloma patients, as well as for the treatment of patients with transfusion-dependent anemia; and THALOMID for the treatment in combination with dexamethasone of patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma, as well as for the treatment and suppression of cutaneous manifestations of erythema nodosum leprosum.Celgene Corporation company also sells ALKERAN for the palliative treatment of multiple myeloma and of carcinoma of the ovary; VIDAZA, which is used for the treatment of various subtypes of MDS; RITALIN that is used for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder; and FOCALIN for the treatment of oncology-related disorders. Its development stage products consist of CC-4047, which is in Phase II trials for the treatment of myelofibrosis and multiple myeloma, and in Phase I trials for the treatment of hemoglobinopathies; CC-10015 that is in pre-clinical stage for the treatment of inflammatory diseases; CC-10004, which is in Phase II clinical trials for the treatment of psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and inflammatory diseases; JNK CC-930 that is in Phase I trial to treat fibrotic diseases; Amrubicin, which is in Phase III trials for small cell lung cancer treatment; Human umbilical cord blood, a Phase I trials product to treat transplants and hematological disorders; and ACE-011, a Phase II initiated product for multiple myeloma/Bone loss treatment. Celgene Corporation has strategic collaborations with Acceleron Pharma, Inc. for the joint development and commercialization of ACE-011; and GlobeImmune Inc. to develop molecular immunotherapy for the treatment of cancer.

Vanda Pharmaceuticals was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Rockville, Maryland. Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, engages in the development and commercialization of clinical-stage drug candidates for central nervous system disorders. Its product portfolio includes Iloperidone (oral), a compound for the treatment of schizophrenia completed Phase III clinical trial; and Tasimelteon, which completed Phase III clinical trials for transient insomnia and chronic primary insomnia. The company's products also comprise Iloperidone (Injectible) for the treatment of schizophrenia and Tasimelteon for the treatment of depression, which are in the Phase II initiation status.

Akorn, Inc. was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois. Akorn, Inc. manufactures and markets diagnostic and therapeutic pharmaceuticals in the areas of ophthalmology, rheumatology, anesthesia, and antidotes in the United States. The company's Ophthalmic Segment markets diagnostic products, including mydriatics and cycloplegics, anesthetics, topical stains, gonioscopic solutions, and angiography dyes, which are used in the office setting. It also sells therapeutic products, such as antibiotics, anti-infectives, steroids, steroid combinations, glaucoma medications, decongestants/antihistamines, and anti-edema medications to wholesalers and other national account customers. In addition, this segment offers non-pharmaceutical products, including various artificial tear solutions, preservative-free lubricating ointments, eyelid cleansers, vitamin supplements, and contact lens accessories. The company's Hospital Drugs and Injectables Segment markets specialty injectable pharmaceutical products, including antidotes and anesthesia, as well as products used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and pain management. It markets products to hospitals through wholesalers and other national account customers, as well as directly to medical specialists. The company's Biologics and Vaccines Segment markets adult Tetanus-Diphtheria vaccines directly to hospitals and physicians, as well as through wholesalers and national distributors. Its Contract Services Segment manufactures products for third party pharmaceutical and biotechnology customers. The company also markets and distributes vaccines purchased from outside sources. Its customers include physicians, optometrists, hospitals, wholesalers, group purchasing organizations, and other pharmaceutical companies.

GlaxoSmithKline S.p.A. (GSK Italy), the Italian unit of global pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline. GSK Italy promotes and sells the therapeutic products of its parent company in the Italian market. The company also makes antibiotics, vaccines, and other injectable drugs at its manufacturing facilities in Parma and Verona, and it has a Milan-based division that sells consumer health care products and over-the-counter drugs. In addition, GSK Italy boasts a research and development unit in Verona that targets neurological drug development, including treatments for depression, addiction, schizophrenia, and sleep disorders.

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