Galderma Laboratories, L.P., a dermatology company, engages in the research, development, and marketing of dermatology products. Its pharmaceutical and over-the-counter products include Differin, which is used to treat acne; MetroGel, MetroLotion, and MetroCream, to treat rosacea; Clobex lotion, which helps in controlling and treating moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis; and Cetaphil, a line of cleansers and moisturizers. The company has operations in North America, Western Europe, Latin America, Asia, Australia, and Africa. It offers its services directly, and through sales representatives, as well as through special programs. The company was founded in 1961 as Owen Laboratories and changed its name to Galderma Laboratories, L.P. in 1981. The company is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. Galderma Laboratories, L.P. operates as a subsidiary of Galderma SA.

Advanced Vision Research, Inc. company makes TheraTears, a line of over-the-counter eye drops developed to treat dry eye, a condition caused by aging, contact lens wear, sun, or wind. TheraTears are designed to imitate human tears, keeping eyes moist and allowing the surface of the eye to absorb oxygen and other needed nutrients. Other products include a TheraTears version for contact lens-wearers, an Omega-3-infused version to promote eye health, and an eyelid cleanser. Advanced Vision's products are made by Akorn's contract manufacturing unit and are sold through global retail outlets. TheraTears was developed by the late founder and former CEO Jeffrey Gilbard.

Marshall Edwards, Inc. was founded in 2000 and is based in North Ryde, Australia. Marshall Edwards, Inc. is a subsidiary of Novogen Limited. Marshall Edwards, Inc., a developmental stage pharmaceutical company, engages in the development and commercialization of drugs for the treatment of cancer in the United States and Australia. The company involves in the clinical development and commercialization of its phenoxodiol drug candidates for the treatment of cancer; triphendiol, a signal transduction inhibitor for the treatment of pancreas and bile duct cancers, and melanoma; NV-143, an investigational anti-cancer drug to sensitize melanoma cell lines to the standard of care drug, dacarbazine, and members of the platinum drug family; and NV-128, an investigational cancer compound to promote cancer cell death by targeting the specific protein regulatory pathway in ovarian cancer cells. It is also conducting a Phase II prostate cancer clinical trial using phenoxodiol.

Seattle Genetics, Inc. company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Bothell, Washington. Seattle Genetics, Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company, focuses on developing and commercializing monoclonal antibody-based therapies for the treatment of cancer and autoimmune disease. Its lead product, SGN-35, is in pivotal trial for patients with relapsed or refractory hodgkin lymphoma under a special protocol assessment. The company's other product candidates in various stages of clinical trials include dacetuzumab (SGN-40), a humanized anti-CD40 antibody; lintuzumab (SGN-33), a humanized anti-CD33 antibody; and SGN-70, a humanized anti-CD70 antibody. In addition, its product candidates in development comprise SGN-75 for CD70-positive hematologic malignancies and solid tumors; AGS-5ADC for solid tumors; and SGN-19A for CD19-positive hematologic malignancies. It has a collaboration agreement with Genentech, Inc. to develop and commercialize Dacetuzumab; with Genentech, Inc., Bayer Pharmaceuticals Corporation, CuraGen Corporation, Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Daiichi Sankyo Co., Ltd., and MedImmune Inc. for the company's antibody-drug conjugates (ADC) technology; and an ADC co-development agreement with Agensys, Inc.

Bio-Botanica was founded in 1972 by CEO Frank D'Amelio. Bio-Botanica Inc. company develops and manufactures a variety of botanical extracts used by customers throughout the US and internationally, in the nutraceutical, food and beverage, and cosmetics industries. Bio-Botanica's more than 300 extracts come in solid, semi-solid, powdered, and liquid forms and are used as both active ingredients and preservatives in products ranging from teas to soaps and homeopathic remedies. The company also produces its own line of consumer products, including extracts and blended nutritional supplements, which are sold through retailers under the Nature's Answer brand.

FibroGen, Inc. company is focused on developing and commercializing treatments for fibrosis, anemia, diabetes, and cancer, as well as producing recombinant human collagens and synthetic gelatins. FibroGen has several products in clinical development, including: FG-3019, a monoclonal antibody that may treat a variety of conditions including diabetic nephropathy; FG-2216, an orally administered small molecule drug in development for the treatment of anemia; FG-5017, a recombinant version of human collagen; and FG-5009, a synthetic gelatin molecule designed to stabilize vaccines and biologics. The company commenced lab operations in 1995.

DiagnoCure Inc. company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Quebec City, Canada. DiagnoCure, Inc., a life sciences company, engages in the research, development, production, and commercialization of diagnostic tests for the detection and management of cancers in Canada. It focuses on colon, prostate, breast, and lung cancers. The company provides ImmunoCyt /uCyt+, a tool for the diagnosis and monitoring of bladder cancer; uPM3, a noninvasive test for the detection of prostate cancer; and molecular diagnostic tests for lung cancer. It also offers Previstage GCC colorectal cancer staging test for the management of colorectal cancer. The company holds worldwide diagnostic and therapeutic rights for the use of the PCA3 technology in prostate cancer diagnosis. DiagnoCure has a strategic alliance with Gen-Probe Incorporated for the development and commercialization of diagnostic products using the DiagnoCure PCA3 gene technology for prostate cancer.

Alseres Pharmaceuticals, Inc. was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Hopkinton, Massachusetts. The biotechnology company is developing therapies and diagnostics related to nervous system conditions, such as spinal cord injury, Parkinson's disease, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Its lead candidate is Altropane, a molecular imaging agent for diagnosing Parkinson's disease and ADHD. Another candidate, Cethrin, aims to repair nerve damage caused by spinal cord injury; Alseres licensed Cethrin from Canadian firm BioAxone Therapeutic in 2006.

Idera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. company was founded in 1989 and is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Idera Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a biotechnology company, discovers and develops DNA- and RNA-based drug candidates for the treatment of infectious diseases, autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, cancer, and asthma and allergies, and for use as vaccine adjuvants. The company designs and creates proprietary Toll-Like Receptors (TLR) to modulate immune responses, including TLR agonist, a compound that stimulates an immune response through the targeted TLR; and TLR antagonist, a compound that blocks activation of an immune response through the targeted TLR. Its drug candidates include IMO-2125, a TLR9 agonist, which is in Phase 1 clinical trial for hepatitis C virus infection; and TLR7, 8, and 9 agonists that are in research stage for viral diseases. The company also develops IMO-3100, a dual TLR7/TLR9 antagonist, which is in preclinical development stage for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, psoriasis, and colitis.In addition, its drug candidates also comprise TLR7 and TLR8 agonists that are in research stage for solid tumor cancers. The company has a licensing and collaboration agreement with Merck KGaA to research, develop, and commercialize TLR9 agonists for the treatment of cancer, excluding cancer vaccines; a license and research collaboration agreement with Merck & Co., Inc. to research, develop, and commercialize therapeutic and prophylactic vaccine products containing its TLR7, 8, and 9 agonists in the fields of cancer, infectious diseases, and Alzheimer's disease; and a research collaboration and option agreement, and a license, development, and commercialization agreement with Novartis International Pharmaceutical, Ltd. to discover, develop, and commercialize TLR9 agonists for the treatment of asthma and allergies.

"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.

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