The University of California is the nation's best public university system, delivering top-notch research and innovation to California (and the world).

Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE, /ˈfaɪzər/) is an American multinational pharmaceutical corporation headquartered in New York City was founded in 1849, based in New York City and was listed on New York Stock Exchange. It is one of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies. It is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, and its shares have been a component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average since 2004. Pfizer ranked No. 57 on the 2018 Fortune 500 list of the largest United States corporations by total revenue.

Perseus Proteomics, Inc. is a holding company that develops antibody-based therapeutics and diagnostics. It offers antibodies, which include nuclear receptors and epigenetics and sells antibodies against proteins and transcription factors involved in vascular inflammation. The company was founded by Akiyuki Furuya on February 1, 2001 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Oxford BioTherapeutics (OBT) is focused on the development of targeted medicines in the field of cancer. The company has signed strategic partnerships with the leading antibody companies Medarex, Biosite and Amgen to build a broad pipeline of novel antibody therapeutics using its unique OGAP® (Oxford Genome Anatomy Project) platform. OGAP® is one of the world’s largest proprietary human protein databases which contains and combines proteomic and genomic data with related clinical information. OBT also intends to develop companion diagnostics for selected antibody programmes. The company expects to improve disease management and treatment outcomes by integrating diagnostics into product development and commercialisation activities.

Astute Medical is dedicated to improving the diagnosis of high-risk medical conditions and diseases through the identification and validation of protein biomarkers that can serve as the basis for novel diagnostic tests. The Company's focus is on community and hospital-acquired acute conditions that require rapid diagnosis and risk assessment. The company's current areas of interest include abdominal pain, acute coronary syndromes, cerebrovascular injury, kidney injury and sepsis. Founded in 2007, the company is led by Christopher Hibberd and Paul McPherson, former members of the management at Biosite Incorporated, a leading diagnostics company acquired by Inverness Medical Innovations in 2007 for $1.7 billion. Hibberd served at Biosite for 10 years, most recently as Senior Vice President Corporate Development. Dr. McPherson was at Biosite for 14 years, most recently as Vice President Research and Development.

Doheny Eye Institute is an American private company located in Los Angeles, CA. The firm provides eye care related research and education programs. Marissa Goldberg is currently the CEO of the company.\nThe company says this about itself: For more than 70 years, Doheny Eye Institute has been at the forefront of vision science. From seeking new ways to free blockages that prevent fluid drainage in glaucoma, to replacing retinal cells in age-related macular degeneration, to providing colleagues worldwide with standardized analyses of anatomical changes in the eyes of patients, Doheny clinician-scientists and researchers are changing how people see �� and also how they think about the future of vision. Doheny Eye Institute and UCLA Stein Eye Institute have joined forces to offer the best patient care, vision research, and education. This affiliation combines the strength, reputation, and distinction of two of the nation's top eye institutions to advance vision research, education, and patient care in California.

Novartis AG is a holding company, which engages in the development, manufacture, and marketing of healthcare products. It operates through the following segments: Innovative Medicines, Sandoz, and Corporate. The Innovative Medicines segment researches, develops, manufactures, distributes and sells patented pharmaceuticals, and is composed of two business units: Novartis Oncology and Novartis Pharmaceuticals. The Sandoz segment develops, manufactures and markets finished dosage form medicines as well as intermediary products, including active pharmaceutical ingredients. The Corporate segment refers to group management and central services. The company was founded on February 29, 1996 and is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland.

Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH manufactures pharmaceutical prodcuts. It offers human and animal health products. The company was founded by Albert Boehringer in 1885 and is headquartered in Ingelheim, Germany.

Adheron Therapeutics was established in 2006 as Synovex Corporation. The company’s therapeutic program is based on pioneering work done in the laboratory of Dr. Michael Brenner at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School. Dr. Brenner discovered that Cadherin-11 (Cad-11) acts as an “adhesive’ between cells and hanges in these Cad-11 interactions can induce the cells to produce many proteins that influence the cellular environment positively or adversely. Based on this discovery, Adheron is developing a best-in-class antibody tackling a variety of diseases by disrupting the adhesion of cells.

Arbor Vita Corp. engages in discovery and developing of drugs. It targets cellular regulators, PDZ proteins, to accelerate the discovery and development of human therapeutics, and diagnostics. The company was founded by Peter S. Lu in 1998 and is headquartered in Fremont, CA.

Sirna Therapeutics, Inc. was a San Francisco, California based biotechnology company that explored the use of RNA interference in human disease therapy. Sirna's development pipeline includes several small interfering RNA (siRNA) drugs, thought to stably silence the expression of specific disease-related genes. Sirna's clinical trial of an siRNA-based treatment for age-related macular degeneration is the first such trial for an siRNA drug.

Institut National de la Sant? et de la Recherche M?dicale provides medical services. The firm specializes in biomedical research and public health research. The company is headquartered in Paris, Cedex, France.

The Board of Regents of The University of Texas System, a subsidiary of The University of Texas at Austin, is an American company located in Austin, TX. The firm oversees college activities.

Shandong Kaige Intelligent Machine Co., Ltd., established on 2016-08-26, The scope of business includes machinery and equipment,medical instruments,Development of daily disinfection products,Sales.(Items subject to approval by law,Business activities can only be carried out after approval by relevant departments)

Arizona Board of Regents oversees college activities. The company was founded in 1864 and is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ.

SOMAR Corp. engages in the manufacture and trading of fine chemicals, high functional resins and coated products. It operates through the following segments: High Functional Materials, Environmental Materials, Food Materials and Others. The High Functional Materials segment deals with coating products, high performance resins, electronic materials, and functional resin. The Environmental Materials segment provides fine chemicals and paper manufacturing chemicals. The Food materials segment manufactures, purchases and sells food materials. The Others segment offers food ingredients. The company was founded by Tadashi Sotani in 1943 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Shanghai Yibien Biotechnology Co., Ltd., established on 2017-03-23, Business scope includes licensed projects:Production of Class II Medical Devices;Production of Class III Medical Devices.(Items subject to approval by law,Business activities can only be carried out after approval by relevant departments,The specific business items are subject to the approval documents or licenses of relevant departments) General project:Biological Technology,Technology development in the field of medical science and technology,technical consulting,Technical Services,technology transfer,Technology development in the field of genetic technology(remove human stem cells,Development and application of genetic diagnosis and treatment technology),Production of Class I Medical Devices,Sales of company-produced products.(Except for projects subject to approval by law,Carry out business activities independently in accordance with the law with a business license)

A leader in therapeutic antibodies, ImClone Systems (also called "the company") is committed to advancing oncology care by developing a portfolio of targeted biologic treatments designed to address the medical needs of patients with a variety of cancers. Founded in 1984, ImClone has a rich culture of discovery and deep expertise in oncology. The company has utilized the many advances made in the fields of molecular biology, oncology, genomics, and antibody engineering to build a novel pipeline of product candidates designed to address specific genetic mechanisms involved in cancer growth and development. Beyond its blockbuster marketed product ERBITUX®, ImClone has several additional investigational monoclonal antibodies in various stages of clinical development. Following its acquisition by Eli Lilly and Company in 2008, ImClone Systems is accelerating its antibody pipeline development by leveraging Lilly's global capabilities. ImClone's pipeline has several molecules in mid- to late-stage clinical development targeting virtually all major solid tumor types. Additionally, ImClone plans to advance several additional targets from its research programs into clinical development over the coming years. ImClone's research and clinical development capabilities are augmented by its expertise in the scale-up and manufacturing of biologics. The company's state-of-the-art FDA-approved manufacturing facilities in Branchburg, New Jersey, provide it with one of the largest biologic manufacturing capacities in the world. ImClone's Branchburg campus also houses it clinical development and administration operations. The company's research headquarters are based in New York City and it has international operations in Europe.