Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB) is a government research institute in Daejeon, South Korea. It is dedicated to biotechnology research across a broad span of expertise, from basic studies for the fundamental understanding of life phenomena to applied studies such as drug discovery, novel biomaterials, integrated biotechnology and bioinformation.

BioMarck Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. is a privately owned biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery and development of new drugs for the treatment of pulmonary diseases and disorders associated with the over-secretion of mucus and pulmonary inflammation. In developing its lead compound, BIO-11006 Inhalation Solution, BioMarck has chosen chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (specifically chronic bronchitis) as its first target, but other diseases including asthma, and cystic fibrosis are later disease targets. BIO-11006 Inhalation Solution works by a novel dual mechanism; it inhibits both the secretion of mucus in the lungs and pulmonary inflammation. These aspects of BIO-11006 Inhalation Solution have been demonstrated in several different animal models. In addition, BioMarck has completed a full panel of preclinical safety studies, has an active IND with the FDA, has completed two BIO-11006 in Phase 1 clinical studies, and a Phase 2 study of the efficacy of BIO-11006 in COPD patients. Data from the Phase 2 study demonstrated proof-of-concept of BIO-11006. BioMarck licensed its technology on a worldwide exclusive basis from North Carolina State University, based on the work of Kenneth B. Adler, Ph.D., Professor of Cell Biology, and his co-workers.

ENZYCHEM LIFESCIENCES Corp. engages in developing, manufacturing, and distributing pharmaceutical products. Its main products include beta lactam antibiotics, non-beta lactam active pharmaceutical ingredient (APIs), and others. The beta lactam antibiotics include Cefazedone, Cefbuperazone and Ceftizoxime. The non-beta lactam APIs include D-cycloserine and Talniflumate. The company was founded on July 20, 1999 and is headquartered in Jecheon-si, South Korea.

Caregen Co., Ltd. engages in the development of cosmetic products. Its products include products for professional therapy, home care products, food and beverages, and others. The company was founded on August 23, 2001 and is headquartered in Anyang-si, South Korea.

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, through its subsidiaries, engages in the discovery, development, licensing, manufacturing, marketing, distribution, and sale of pharmaceuticals and nutritional products. The company operates in two segments, Pharmaceuticals, and Nutritionals. The Nutritionals segment is operated through the company's subsidiary Mead Johnson Nutrition Company (Mead Johnson). The Pharmaceuticals segment is made up of the global pharmaceutical and international consumer medicines business.

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. manufactures pharmaceuticals products. It develops and markets drugs for the treatment of respiratory, cancer, cardiovascular, immunological and central nervous system diseases. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Ridgefield, CT.

Korea Food Research Institute is a global food R&D institution that contributes to the health of Korea.

Ajinomoto Co. is a global manufacturer of high-quality seasonings, processed foods, beverages, amino acids, pharmaceuticals and specialty chemicals. For many decades Ajinomoto Co. has contributed to food culture and human health through wide-ranging application of amino acid technologies. Today, the company is becoming increasingly involved with solutions for improved food resources, human health and global sustainability. Founded in 1909 and now operating in 26 countries, Ajinomoto Co. had net sales of JPY 1,197.3 billion (USD 15.1 billion) in fiscal 2011. The Ajinomoto Group Standards of Business Conduct (hereinafter the "Standards of Conduct") describe the conduct that every member of the Ajinomoto Group must understand and practice every day in order to implement the Ajinomoto Group Philosophy in accordance with the Ajinomoto Group Way. The Standards of Conduct also represent the commitments made to all stakeholders by Ajinomoto Group companies. Ajinomoto aim to be "a group of companies that contributes to human health globally" by continually creating unique value to benefit customers. To become a global group of food companies centered on the world's No. 1 seasoning business. To become a global group of aminoscience companies that contributes to humankind with the world's No. 1 amino acid technology. To become a group of health-promoting companies with a scientific approach to good taste and health.

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.

Genentech is a biotechnology company that discovers, develops, manufactures, and commercializes medicines to treat patients with serious or life-threatening medical conditions. It creates multiple products on the market and a development pipeline. The company became a member of the Roche Group in 2009. As part of their merger agreement, Roche and Genentech combined their pharmaceutical operations in the United States. Genentech’s South San Francisco campus now serves as the headquarters for Roche pharmaceutical operations in the United States. Genentech’s Research and Early Development section operates as an independent center within Roche. Genentech was founded in 1976 by [Robert Swanson](https://www.crunchbase.com/person/robert-a-swanson) and [Herbert Boyer](https://www.crunchbase.com/person/herbert-w-boyer). It is headquartered in South San Francisco, C.A.

ExThera Medical, based in Martinez, Calif., is targeting the clinical treatment of blood-borne diseases including viremia and bacteremia, as well as the removal of harmful substances present in banked human blood. For example, the treatment of bacteremia, caused by S. aureus or MRSA (Methicillin-Resistant S. aureus) usually relies heavily on antibiotics. ExThera Medical’s Seraph® device uses the affinity of bacteria to immobilized heparin within the device, to bind the pathogen and lower its concentration in the bloodstream. Naturally-occurring heparin is a well-known anticoagulant that has many other useful biological properties making Seraph® a ‘biomimetic therapeutic device’. It can be an adjunct to anti-infective drugs by reducing the load and duration of infection, potentially preventing complications and the systemic inflammatory response that leads to organ failure. When no effective drugs are available Seraph may help patients recover by supplementing their own immune systems.

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.