Diversa Limited company has developed biosensor technology, drawing on work from the fields of biotechnology, nanotechnology, and electronics. Its primary technology is the Ion Channel Switch, a biosensing device. The Ion Channel Switch, or ICS, technology was developed using a membrane that acts as a switch, triggering an electrical current in the presence of particular molecules. Diversa plans to use the technology in point-of-care diagnostic products. The ICS was developed from research done by the Australian Membrane and Biotechnology Research Institute (AMBRI), the University of Sydney, and others.

Bioheart, Inc. company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Sunrise, Florida. Bioheart, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on the discovery, development and subject to regulatory approval, commercialization of autologous cell therapies for the treatment of chronic acute heart damage and peripheral vascular disease. MyoCell is a clinical therapy designed to populate regions of scar tissue within a patient’s heart with living cells for the purpose of improving cardiac function in chronic heart failure patients. The Company’s clinical trials of MyoCell include the SEISMIC Trial, a completed 40 patient Phase II clinical trial conducted in Europe, and the MYOHEART Trial, a completed 20 patient, Phase I dose escalation trial conducted in the United States. In its pipeline, the Company has multiple product candidates for the treatment of heart damage, including Bioheart Acute Cell Therapy, an autologous, adipose cell treatment for acute heart damage, and MyoCell SDF-1, a therapy utilizing autologous cells genetically modified to express additional growth proteins.

Merz Pharmaceuticals, the US subsidiary of German drugmaker Merz, develops and distributes prescription and over-the-counter pharmaceutical treatments for skin and nail care. The company's products include Mederma, which is used to reduce the appearance of scarring; Appearex, which treats weak and brittle nails; and Naftin, a topical antifungal. Merz also sells the Aqua Glycolic line of skin cleansers and moisturizers. The company distributes a handful of non-dermatology products developed by its parent company, and is conducting research into aesthetic dermatology products.

Jamieson Laboratories, founded in 1922, manufactures and sells vitamin, multivitamin, and mineral formulations, as well as nutritional food supplements, cosmetics and skin care products, sports nutritionals, home remedy supplements, and diet and digestive formulations. Products may be purchased through health-food, nutrition, and other specialty retailers around Canada. The company also exports its products to approximately 50 countries in the Americas, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

Eczacibasi Pharmaceutical and Industrial Investment (formerly Eczacibasi Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing) helps to keep the residents of Turkey healthy. The company provides a variety of pharmaceutical and health care products, including vitamins, diagnostic substances, and personal care items. Eczacibasi Pharmaceutical has interests in prescription drug marketing and manufacturing firms, as well as health care supply distribution firms. It also sells generic drugs through a partnership with Zentiva (part of Sanofi-Aventis). The firm's real estate division invests in commercial properties. Founded in 1952, Eczacibasi Pharmaceutical is a subsidiary of family owned Turkish industrial group Eczacibasi Holding.

EraGen Biosciences, Inc. company is developing nucleic databases and other tools to help drug and diagnostics developers better use genomic information to streamline their R&D processes. Molecular clinical diagnostics, bioterrorism threat detection, and pesonalized medicine are other markets the company is pursuing. EraGen Biosciences has teamed with Luminex to distribute in vitro clinical diagnostics equipment that uses technology from both companies. Bayer HealthCare has licensed the company's MultiCode-PLx test for detecting cystic fibrosis.

Newron Pharmaceuticals focuses its brainpower on finding remedies for nervous system disorders. As a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing treatments for central nervous system diseases, Newron is developing a pipeline that includes treatments for Parkinson's disease and neuropathic back pain (pain which results from damage to nerve cells). The company is also in the early stages of developing treatments for Restless Leg Syndrome and Alzheimer's disease, as well as other neuropathic pain disorders. Newron is currently partnered with Merck Serono for development of Newron's primary drug product Safinamide, a Parkinson's treatment.

Questcor Pharmaceuticals, Inc. was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Union City, California. Questcor Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a specialty pharmaceutical company, provides prescription drugs for central nervous system disorders. The company markets H.P. Acthar Gel (repository corticotropin injection), an injectable drug that is approved for the treatment of certain disorders with an inflammatory component, including the treatment of exacerbations associated with multiple sclerosis, and the treatment of nephrotic syndrome. H.P. Acthar Gel is also used in treating patients with infantile spasms, a rare form of refractory childhood epilepsy; and opsoclonus myoclonus syndrome, a rare autoimmune-related childhood neurological disorder. The company also markets Doral (quazepam), which is indicated for the treatment of insomnia characterized by difficulty in falling asleep, frequent nocturnal awakenings, and/or early morning awakenings.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), through its own research and the distribution of grants, seeks to understand disease inside and out. Part of the US Department of Health and Human Services, the NIH is the government's main medical research entity. It comprises 27 institutes and centers covering every medical discipline, from general medical sciences to alternative therapies. The organization has nearly 6,000 scientists of its own and gives out some 50,000 grants to researchers at more than 3,000 universities, hospitals, and research labs in all 50 states. Among its vast array of projects, NIH has supported efforts to develop an AIDS vaccine, map human genetic variation, and study avian flu.

A. Nelson & Co. is Europe's oldest and the UK's largest manufacturer of homeopathic medicines and other natural healthcare products. Its homeopathic creams, ointments, sprays, and tablets treat a range of health problems from common colds to skin conditions. Its formulated remedies include Travella for travel sickness, Teetha for teething discomfort, Coldenza for cold and flu symptoms, Noctura for insomnia, and Pollenna for hay fever. The company is the manufacturer of Bach floral remedies, including the popular Rescue Remedy. Nelson distributes its products worldwide and operates specialized manufacturing labs in the UK. The company is owned by the Wilson family.

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