Jean-Paul Castaigne

Asmacure Ltée develops novel, proprietary compounds that target cholinergic receptors for the treatment of inflammation, notably pulmonary airway diseases. The company was founded by Yvon Cormier and Evelyne Israel-Assayag in 2002 and is headquartered in Quebec, Canada.

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada, Inc. manufactures chemicals and pharmaceuticals products. It provides solutions on patients suffering from a variety of major illnesses including cancer, cardiovascular diseases, Alzheimer's disease, age-related macular degeneration, organ transplantation, and osteoporosis. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Dorval, Canada.

Novartis Groupe France SA is a pharmaceutical company. It provides cure for diseases. The company is headquartered in Rueil-Malmaison, France.

Sanofi-aventis Canada Inc. is the Canadian affiliate of the sanofi-aventis Group, one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies. They are headquartered in Laval, Quebec, and employ 900 people across the country. Their Laval site is also home to a world-class manufacturing facility that produces medications for use by patients in Canada, the United States and other countries. As a leading healthcare partner they provide, and are developing, innovative medicines for treatments in several therapeutic areas: cardiovascular disease, thrombosis, oncology, metabolic disorders, the central nervous system, and internal medicine. They also play a role by investing in activities that improve health and quality of life in their communities. The sanofi-aventis Group is also represented in Canada by Sanofi Pasteur Limited. Located in Toronto, the company is Canada's largest producer of vaccines and employs 1,200 people.

BioQuebec is the largest biotechnology and life sciences network in Quebec, Canada. The private company is based in Bromont, Canada. BioQuebec's 130 members include companies and organizations that operate at every level of the biotechnology and life sciences innovation chain, ranging from biotechs to pharmas, contract research organizations, venture capital firms, and support organizations. The Canadian company engages in governmental representation, business development, and partnerships to support the growth of Quebec's biotechnology and life sciences industry, which creates wealth and specialized jobs, is focused on innovation and marketing, and is dedicated to improving everyone's health and quality of life. BioQuebec's actions aim to make Quebec one of the industry's most significant and valuable players on the international stage. The company was founded in 1991 by Pierre Alary, and the CEO is Mario Lebrun.

Fondation Sur Les Leucodystrophies supports research in identifying the causes of leuko dystrophies. The company was founded by Marjolaine Verville and Eric Tailleur and is headquartered in Québec, Canada.