Takeda Cambridge (formerly Paradigm Therapeutics) is researching hundreds of potential drug targets in hopes of finding more effective and faster treatments for central nervous system disorders, endocrinology, urology, chronic pain, and metabolic diseases. The genomics-based drug discovery company, which was spun out of the University of Cambridge, uses several research methods based on genetic models and pharmacology to identify drug targets. Subsidiary Takeda Singapore Pte Ltd conducts research in Asia. The company was acquired by Takeda Pharmaceutical in 2007.

Nature's Cure, Inc. company's products pair homeopathic tablets with topical treatments to heal acne and yeast infections. The over-the-counter medicines are manufactured with all-natural ingredients. The acne system is a two-part treatment; the first is a topical medication to combat existing blemishes, and the second is an oral tablet intended to prevent further acne. Its feminine care line offers a variety of yeast infection treatments (topical, oral, 1-day and 3-day) as well as a Vitality line for feminine comfort. The privately-held company was founded by formerProcter & Gamble employee Amy Baker. Its products are sold in retailers like Rite-Aid, nationwide.

Bridgehead International wants to give its clients a head start. The consulting firm operates four divisions that provide a variety of services to a broad spectrum of life science companies and academic groups. Its transaction support division offers technical and commercial advice to firms developing new health care products. Healthcare education services creates medical education and communications programs for the pharmaceutical industry. The market access strategy segment helps companies evaluate competitive pricing and reimbursement models, while opportunity assessment helps firms understand the markets they are attempting to enter. The company operates across Europe, Asia, and North America.

"Osme" means smell in Greek, and Osmetech is intent on finding ways to sniff out what's wrong with people. Founded in 1993, the company has several molecular diagnostics products on the market. Its eSensor system can detect RNA and DNA targets, such as genes that indicate sensitivity to certain drugs, as well as for detecting cystic fibrosis carriers. Though headquartered in the UK, the company's principal operations are in the US. Its diagnostic systems, tubes, and microarrays are used by hospitals, laboratories, and physician practices through its US sales force and a network of international distributors.

Founded in 1992, Alpha Innotech Corporation develops, manufactures and markets digital imaging and detection systems for the Life Science research and Drug Discovery markets. Our goal is to combine instruments, reagents and bioinformatics software to offer integrated modular technology platforms for functional genomics, proteomics and cell analysis markets. Our customers include pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies as well as universities, medical centers, government research institutes and agencies worldwide. On October 28, 2009 Alpha Innotech became part of Cell Biosciences.

NeurogesX, Inc. (NeurogesX) is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing pain management therapies. The Company is assembling a portfolio of pain management product candidates and is developing new therapies based on known chemical entities. Its initial focus is on the management of chronic peripheral neuropathic pain conditions. The Company’s most advanced product candidate, Qutenza, a dermal patch containing a high concentration of synthetic capsaicin, is designed to manage pain associated with peripheral neuropathic pain conditions. The Company submitted to the United States Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) an new drug application (NDA) for Qutenza for the management of pain associated with postherpetic neuralgia (PHN), in October 2008 which was filed by the FDA in December 2008. The Company's Products include Qutenza, NGX-1998, Acetaminophen Prodrugs (NGX-1576, NGX-9674, NGX-5752) and Opioid Prodrugs (NGX-6052).

Talecris Biotherapeutics Holdings Corp., a biotherapeutic and biopharmaceutical company, engages in the production and marketing of plasma-derived protein therapies worldwide. It develops, produces, markets, and distributes therapies for the people suffering from chronic and acute, immune deficiency disorders, alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, infectious diseases, hemophilia, and severe burns. The company's products include Gamunex, an intravenous immune globulin (IGIV) for the treatment of primary immune deficiency and autoimmune diseases; and Prolastin, an alpha-1 proteinase inhibitor (A1PI) for the treatment of alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency-related emphysema. It also offers Hypermunes, which are antibody preparations for hepatitis, rabies, tetanus, and treatment of Rh negative women pregnant with Rh positive children; and albumin under various brand names, including Plasbumin albumin and Plasmanate plasma protein factor. Talecris Biotherapeutics Holdings Corp. is headquartered in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina.

Johnson & Johnson company was founded in 1886 and is based in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Johnson & Johnson is engaged in the research and development, manufacture and sale of a range of products in the healthcare field. Johnson & Johnson has more than 250 operating companies. The Company operates in three segments. The Consumer segment includes a range of products used in the baby care, skin care, oral care, wound care and women’s healthcare fields, as well as nutritional and over-the-counter pharmaceutical products. The Pharmaceutical segment includes products in the therapeutic areas, such as anti-infective, antipsychotic, cardiovascular, contraceptive, dermatology, gastrointestinal, hematology, immunology, neurology, oncology, pain management, urology and virology. The Medical Devices and Diagnostics segment includes a range of products distributed to wholesalers, hospitals and retailers. In July 2009, Johnson & Johnson completed the acquisition of Cougar Biotechnology, Inc. with approximately 95.9% interest in Cougar Biotechnology's outstanding common stock.

Depomed, Inc. was founded in 1995 and is based in Menlo Park, California. Depomed, Inc., a specialty pharmaceutical company, develops and commercializes pharmaceutical products based on its proprietary oral drug delivery technologies in the United States. It markets GLUMETZA for the treatment of type 2 diabetes in the United States, Canada, and Korea; and Proquin XR for treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infection in the United States. Depomed company's under development products comprise DM-5689, a Phase III clinical trial product for the treatment of menopausal hot flashes; DM-1796, a Phase III clinical trial product for the treatment of postherpetic neuralgia, as well as is in Phase II clinical trail for diabetic peripheral neuropathy; DM-3458, a Phase I clinical trial product for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease; and DM-1992, a Phase I clinical trial product that targets Parkinson's disease. It has collaboration and license agreements with PharmaNova, Inc.; Solvay Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Covidien Ltd.; Santarus, Inc.; Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.; Patheon, Inc.; Biovail Laboratories Incorporated; LG Life Sciences, Ltd.; Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; and Rottapharm/Madaus S.r.l. The company sells its products to wholesalers and retail pharmacies.

Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development (J&JPRD) provides research and development support for the pharmaceutical business units of parent company, Johnson & Johnson. Its main research processes are divided into three franchises: central nervous system and internal medicine; biotech, immunology, and oncology (through J&J subsidiary Centocor); and virology (through Tibotec). The subsidiary -- which represents the largest segment of J&J's pharmaceutical R&D -- also does research in collaboration with other pharmaceutical organizations and biotech researchers, and has partnerships with the likes of Basilea Pharmaceuticals and Entelos.

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