"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.

Galapagos has formed its own archipelago of drugs to treat bone and joint ailments and other diseases. The company uses its proprietary genomic drug-discovery technology to develop medicines to treat rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and osteoporosis. Galapagos' pharma services subsidiaryBioFocus DPI offers collaborative drug-discovery services to other pharmaceutical companies. Its drug discovery division works with partners to find, test, and market new drugs. The company's pharmaceutical collaborators include top drugmakers GlaxoSmithKline, Eli Lilly, Merck, and Janssen Pharmaceutica, part of Johnson & Johnson. Galapagos has about 40 projects in its R&D pipeline, most of them through these partnerships.

Precision Therapeutics, Inc. company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Precision Therapeutics, Inc., a diagnostics services company, engages in the development and delivery of treatment support tools for physicians and cancer patients in the United States and Canada. The company develops predictive drug response tests, which include ChemoFx, a drug response marker test that quantifies a cancer patient's probable tumor response to various chemotherapeutic and biologic agents and provides sensitivity and resistance information, such as tumor progression, increased side effects, accumulated toxicity, development of cross-resistance, decreased efficacy of future treatments, and decreased quality of life. It offers physicians and patients with clinical information to personalize cancer treatments.

Mannatech was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Coppell, Texas. Mannatech, Incorporated engages in the development and sale of nutritional supplements, topical and skin care products, and weight-management products worldwide. It offers various nutritional supplements that aid in optimizing overall health and wellness, including health solutions for children, and additional nutrients for specific body systems; optimal weight and fitness products to curb appetite and burn fat, build lean muscle tissue, and support recovery from overexertion; and products to enhance the skin's own natural texture, softness, and elasticity, including damaged areas, as well as to deliver antioxidants to the skin. The company sells its products through a network of independent associates and members in United States, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, Japan, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, Taiwan, Denmark, Germany, South Africa, and Singapore.

SciClone Pharmaceuticals, Inc. company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Foster City, California. SciClone Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, engages in the development and commercialization of therapeutics for the treatment of cancer and infectious diseases in China and internationally. It provides ZADAXIN for the treatment of hepatitis B and hepatitis C, and certain cancers, as well as for use as a vaccine adjuvant. SciClone's products under development includes ZADAXIN, a thymalfasin, which is in Phase III clinical trials for the treatment of stage IV melanoma; RP101, which is in Phase II clinical trials for the treatment of pancreatic cancer; and SCV-07, which is in Phase II clinical trials for the treatment of hepatitis C virus and oral mucositis. It also holds Chinese marketing rights from Biocompatibles International plc. for DC Bead, a product for the treatment of liver cancer or hepatocellular carcinoma.

Cougar Biotechnology has joined the fight against one beastly predator -- cancer. The development-stage company acquires and develops drug candidates for treating prostate cancer, as well as cancer affecting the blood, bone marrow, and lymph nodes. It has three candidates in early stages of development, and one that has reached the final stages of drug trials. Cougar specializes in moving candidates through development to regulatory approval. As its late-stage compound reached closer to commercial development, Cougar decided the time was right to merge with a larger entity and was acquired by Johnson & Johnson in 2009.

Kyowa Hakko Kirin Co., Ltd., formerly KYOWA HAKKO KOGYO CO., LTD., is a Japan-based manufacturer that has five business segments. The Medical Product segment is engaged in the manufacture, sale and promotion of medical products for hospital use, as well as the provision of technologies for antibody drug creation, the development of candidate substances for new drugs and the supply of clinical test reagents. The Biochemical segment offers medical and industrial materials, mainly amino and nucleic acids, as well as healthcare items and products for agriculture and fishery uses. It also designs and constructs facilities. The Chemical Product segment provides solvents, plasticizers, materials for plasticizers and functional products, among others. Its Food segment supplies seasonings, materials for confectionery and bread making, processed food products and others. The Others segment is involved in the wholesale and distribution businesses, as well as the provision of industrial alcohol.

Kreatech Biotechnology company develops tools used by pharmaceutical companies and medical researchers to detect and label RNA, DNA, and proteins. Its labeling kits, DNA probes, and other products are used in applications such as drug development and the diagnosis of disease. The company's investors include 3i Group, Alafi Capital, and Life Sciences Partners. Kreatech has formed alliances with many pharmaceutical and instrumentation firms, including heavyweights such as GE Healthcare Bio-Sciences and PerkinElmer.

Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of small molecule drugs for the treatment of central nervous system disorders. The Company is developing a portfolio consisting of its four product candidates, including pimavanserin, which is in Phase III development for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease psychosis. In addition, the Company has a product candidate in Phase II for chronic pain and a product candidate in Phase I for glaucoma, both in collaboration with Allergan, Inc., and ACP-106 in IND-track development. The Company’s product candidates include Pimavanserin, AGN-XX/YY, AC-262271 and ACP-106. The Company maintains two wholly owned subsidiaries: ACADIA Pharmaceuticals AB based in Malmo, Sweden and ACADIA Pharmaceuticals A/S based in Denmark.

ImaRx Therapeutics, Inc. company was founded in 1999. ImaRx Therapeutics, Inc., a development-stage biopharmaceutical company, focuses on the development of therapies for stroke and other vascular disorders, using its microbubble technology. Its lead program, SonoLysis, involves the administration of its MRX-801 microspheres and ultrasound to break up blood clots and restore blood flow to oxygen deprived tissues. The MRX-801 microspheres are a proprietary formulation of a lipid shell encapsulating an inert biocompatible gas. Discontinued operations In September 2008, the company divested its urokinase business to Microbix.

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