Geoffrey F. Cox

Nabi Biopharmaceuticals develops and manufactures biopharmaceutical products. It focuses on the development of vaccines addressing unmet medical needs, including gram-positive bacterial infections and nicotine addiction. The Nicotine Addiction area develops NicVAX, which is an innovative and proprietary investigational vaccine for the treatment of nicotine addiction and prevention of smoking relapse based on patented technology. Nabi Biopharmaceuticals was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Rockville, MD.

Patheon Biologics LLC manufactures, supplies clinical and commercial bulk biologics to the biopharmaceutical industry. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Jefferson City, MO.

Biotechnology Innovation Organization is the world's biotechnology organization, providing advocacy, business development and communications services for more than 1,200 members worldwide. BIO members are involved in the research and development of innovative healthcare, agricultural, industrial and environmental biotechnology technologies. Corporate members range from entrepreneurial companies developing a first product to Fortune 100 multinationals. also represent state and regional biotech associations, service providers to the industry and academic centers.

Massachusetts Biotechnology Council is a premier life sciences and healthcare hub with over 1,600 members dedicated to preventing, treating, and curing diseases through transformative science and technology. The non-profit company is based in Cambridge, MA. MassBio works to advance policy and promote education while providing member programs, events, industry information, and services. The company's mission is to advance Massachusetts' leadership in the life sciences to grow the industry, add value to the healthcare system, and improve patient lives. Founded in 1985 by James P. Sherblom, the CEO is Kendalle Burlin O'Connell.

Aronex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. develops proprietary medicines to treat cancer and infectious diseases. The company's products include Nyotran, Atragen, Annamycin, and Zintevir. It is headquartered in The Woodlands, TX.

Part of DSM-Firmenich AG, Koninklijke Gist Brocades NV is a Dutch company that manufactures and markets biotechnological products. The private company is based in Delft, the Netherlands.

Genzyme Corp. engages in development and manufacture of specialty therapeutic, surgical and diagnostic product. It serves in the areas of rare genetic diseases, multiple sclerosis, cardiovascular diseases and endocrinology. The company was founded on June 8, 1981 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

rEVO Biologics, Inc. engages in the development and commercialization of specialty therapeutics to address unmet medical needs in patients with rare, life-threatening conditions. Its products include ATryn, which prevents blood clots during and after surgery and childbirth for patients with hereditary antithrombin deficiency. The company was founded in February 1993 and is headquartered in Framingham, MA.