Meridian Bioscience, Inc. company was founded in 1976 and is based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Meridian Bioscience, Inc. operates as an integrated life science company. The company primarily engages in the development, manufacture, sale, and distribution of diagnostic test kits primarily for respiratory, gastrointestinal, viral, and parasitic infectious diseases. Its diagnostic test kits utilize immunodiagnostic technologies, which test samples of blood, urine, stool, and other body fluids or tissues for the presence of antigens and antibodies of specific infectious diseases. The immunodiagnostic technologies include enzyme immunoassay, immunofluorescence, particle agglutination/aggregation, immunodiffusion, complement fixation, and chemical stains. The company also provides transport media that store and preserve specimen samples from patient collection to laboratory testing. In addition, Meridian Bioscience manufactures and distributes bulk antigens, antibodies, and reagents used by researchers and other diagnostic manufacturers. Further, it involves in the contract development and manufacture of proteins and other biologicals for use by biopharmaceutical and biotechnology companies engaged in research for new drugs and vaccines. Meridian Bioscience markets its diagnostic test kits through direct sales force and independent distributors to reference laboratories and hospitals primarily in the United States, Canada, Belgium, France, Holland, Italy, Africa, and the Middle East.

CGI Pharmaceuticals (formerly Cellular Genomics) is using a chemical genetics platform to discover and develop new therapies for cancer and inflammatory diseases. The company also helps other drug makers fill their pipelines with the help of its chemical genetics screening technology. Its specialty is identifying and developing kinase inhibitor therapeutics, but it also offers assay development, in vivo disease modeling, and clinical and regulatory affairs management. Partners include Pfizer, Merck Serono, and Eli Lilly.

Labrada Nutrition, Inc. company makes a number of retail nutritional products, including meal replacement and protein drinks, energy bars, weight-loss supplements, and muscle building formulas. Brand names include Glutalean, Lean Body, and Super Charge! For those into weight training, Labrada offers a line of supplements tailored to building mass, increasing energy, and promoting joint health. In addition, Labrada offers apparel, fitness books, and training videos. The company uses a number of celebrity endorsements to help market its products, which are developed by an internal research and development team. Labrada was founded by former Mr. Universe Lee Labrada in 1996.

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals was founded in 1988 and is based in Tarrytown, New York. Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc., an integrated biopharmaceutical company, discovers, develops, and commercializes pharmaceutical products for the treatment of serious medical conditions in the United States. The company's commercial product includes ARCALYST (rilonacept) injection for subcutaneous use for the treatment of cryopyrin-associated periodic syndromes, including familial cold auto-inflammatory syndrome and muckle-wells syndrome in adults and children. Its products under Phase III clinical trials include Aflibercept for the treatment of oncology; VEGF Trap-Eye in wet AMD in patients for eye diseases; and ARCALYST versus placebo for the prevention of gout flares in patients initiating urate-lowering drug therapy. The company's products under clinical trials include REGN88, an antibody to the Interleukin-6 receptor (IL-6R) that is being evaluated in patients with rheumatoid arthritis; REGN421, an antibody to delta-like ligand-4 that is being developed for oncology; and REGN475, an antibody to nerve growth factor, which is being developed for the treatment of pain. Regeneron Pharmaceuticals also conducts other preclinical research programs in the areas of oncology and angiogenesis, ophthalmology, metabolic and related diseases, muscle diseases and disorders, inflammation and immune diseases, bone and cartilage, pain, and cardiovascular diseases. The company has strategic collaboration agreements with sanofi-aventis Group to discover, develop, and commercialize fully human monoclonal antibodies; and Bayer HealthCare LLC for the development of the VEGF-Trap-Eye.

Novartis AG company was founded in 1895 and is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland. Novartis AG, through its subsidiaries, engages in the research, development, manufacture, and marketing of healthcare products worldwide. Its Pharmaceuticals division engages in the research, development, manufacture, distribution, and sale of pharmaceuticals in various therapeutic areas, including cardiovascular and metabolism; oncology; neuroscience and ophthalmics; respiratory; and immunology and infectious diseases. Novartis company's Vaccines and Diagnostics division offers preventive vaccines and diagnostic tools. This division provides influenza, meningococcal, pediatric, and traveler vaccines; and blood testing and molecular diagnostics to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. Its Sandoz division offers prescription medicines, as well as pharmaceutical and biotechnological active substances. This division provides active ingredients and finished dosage forms of pharmaceuticals; anti-infectives; protein or biotechnology-based products; and cytotoxic products, as well as offers biotech manufacturing services to other companies on a contract basis. Novartis company's Consumer Health division consists of three business units: over-the-counter medicines (OTC), Animal Health, and CIBA Vision. OTC offers readily available consumer medicines. Animal Health provides veterinary products for farm and companion animals. CIBA Vision manufactures contact lenses and lens care products. Novartis AG has a strategic alliance with Intercell AG to develop vaccines; and a strategic partnership with Lonza, a Swiss pharmaceuticals manufacturing company.

Repros Therapeutics Inc. was founded in 1987 and is based in The Woodlands, Texas. Repros Therapeutics Inc., a development stage biopharmaceutical company, focuses on the development of oral small molecule drugs for the treatment of male and female reproductive disorders. Its lead drug includes Proellex, a selective blocker of the progesterone receptor, which is in Phase III clinical trials for use as a pre-surgical treatment for women with anemia due to excessive menstrual bleeding associated with uterine fibroids, or anemia associated with uterine fibroids; in Phase III clinical trials for the chronic treatment of symptoms associated with uterine fibroids; and in Phase II clinical trials for the chronic treatment of symptoms associated with endometriosis. The company's product candidates also comprise Androxal, a single isomer of clomiphene citrate, which is in Phase IIb clinical trials for the treatment of low testosterone levels in men, who want to improve or maintain their fertility and/or sperm number and function. In addition, it holds a patent portfolio of phentolamine-based product candidates, including VASOMAX for the treatment of male erectile dysfunction under the Z-Max brand name. The company was formerly known as Zonagen, Inc. and changed its name to Repros Therapeutics Inc. in May 2006 to reflect company's focus on therapeutics for reproductive disorders.

Sandoz International GmbH engages in the development, production, marketing, and distribution of generic medicines, pharmaceutical and biotechnological active substances, and anti-infectives in Germany and internationally. It offers products for various therapeutic areas, including cardiovascular system, central nervous system, gastrointestinal system, muscle and skeletal system, hormone therapy, and respiratory system. The company’s product portfolio ranges from various application forms, such as oral solids through technologies, including inhalers or injectables to transdermal patches, implants, and biopharmaceutical follow-ons. It sells its products to wholesalers, pharmacies, hospitals, and other healthcare outlets. Sandoz International GmbH was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Holzkirchen, Germany. The company has research and development, and production sites in Boucherville, Canada; Buenos Aires, Argentina; Cambe and Taboao da Serra, Brazil; Holzkirchen/Rudolstadt and Barleben, Germany; Kolshet, Kalwe, and Mahad, India; Kundl and Schaftenau, Austria; Menges and Ljubljana, Slovenia; Wilson, North Carolina; Broomfield, Colorado; Gebze and Syntex, Turkey; and Strykow, Poland. Sandoz International GmbH operates as a subsidiary of Novartis AG.

Abbott GmbH wants to cure what ails you. A subsidiary of Abbott Labs, the company has production facilities in four German cities. The Wiesbaden facility produces biopharmaceuticals used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and HIV/AIDS, as well as hospital and nutritional products. It also houses the company's diagnostics sales department. The Ludwigshafen complex (one of Abbott's largest pharmaceutical production sites outside the US) is home to Abbott Labs' European clinical trials, high-tech drug production, and R&D operations. Wetzlar houses Abbott Vascular Management while Rangendingen houses a vascular instrument manufacturing plant where balloon catheters, stents, and stent delivery systems are made.

AES Laboratoire produces and distributes a complete range of microbial testing instruments and equipment. Whether for quality assurance or national security, clients from 21 countries in industries from food production to pharmaceuticals contract with AES to assure the quality and safety of products and to monitor possible hazards in various working environments. AES is developing and patenting technologies that are more accurate and less time-consuming than traditional laboratory testing methods, including machines that sample the air for bio-contaminants and chemical "litmus tests" that can quickly detect and identify pathogens.

Cellectis SA company develops technologies involving the research and development of rational genome engineering (making changes in the genetics of a cell or organism). The company's research is primarily based on the Meganucleasus, a natural classification of DNA that isolates unique breaks at key locations within living cells. Its patented Meganuclease Recombination Systems technology helps to initiate the rational genome engineering process, which in turn can help treat diseases and augment genetic codes.

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