Linda Duska

SphynKx Therapeutics LLC engages in developing, discovering and commercializing novel therapies for the treatment of fibrosis. Its Sphingosine 1-phosphate (S1P) is recognized as a key regulator of many of the cellular processes that promote wound healing and fibrogenesis, which include fibroblast and immune cell migration, vascular leak, proliferation, angiogenesis, and TGF-ß signaling. The company was founded by Andrew Bolt, Kevin R. Lynch, Webster Santos and Timothy L. Macdonald in 2010 and is headquartered in Charlottesville, VA.

The American Society of Clinical Oncology is a non-profit organization founded in 1964 with the overarching goals of improving cancer care and prevention. More than 27,000 oncology practitioners belong to ASCO, representing all oncology disciplines and subspecialties. Members include physicians and health-care professionals in all levels of the practice of oncology. American Society of Clinical Oncology is the world’s leading professional organization representing physicians who treat people with cancer. ASCO’s members set the standard for patient care worldwide and lead the way in carrying out clinical research aimed at improving the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. ASCO's efforts are also directed toward advocating for policies that provide access to high-quality care for all patients with cancer and at supporting the increased funding for clinical and translational research.

Cytyc Corp. manufactures and markets medical diagnostic applications. The company is headquartered in Marlborough, MA.

CSA Medical, Inc. develops endoscopic cryoablation systems. It provides spray cryotherapy medical device solutions that improve patient outcomes, simplify procedures, and reduce the cost of healthcare. The company was founded by Lloyd Shue, Timothy E. Askew and Frank Majerowicz in 1985 and is headquartered in Lexington, MA.

Sequre Dx, Inc. is a genomics intelligence company that focuses on advancing on-target gene editing and cell therapies from discovery to patient. The company is based in Waltham, MA. The company offers preclinical platforms for the biopharma industry, including diagnostic assays and bioinformatic analytics that solve preclinical off-target evaluation needs. Sequre Dx aims to make gene editing and cell therapies suitable for all patients who would benefit from these life-saving technologies. The CEO of the company is Ellen E. Sheets.

American Association for Clinical Chemistry, Inc. (AACC) is a scientific and medical professional organization that focuses on clinical laboratory science and its application to healthcare. The organization is based in Washington and was founded in 1948. AACC provides leadership in education, advocacy, and collaboration to help lab professionals adapt to change and provide vital insight and guidance for patient care. The organization offers accreditation programs, press releases, media advisories, and statements that spotlight scientific, clinical, and technological breakthroughs. AACC has a longstanding commitment to provide customers with the best possible experience every time they use the AACC website. Mark J. Golden has been the CEO of the American company since 2020.

The American Association for the Advancement of Science provides science related journal, program, and education services. The firm also promotes the responsible use of science in public policy. The company was founded in 1848 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Beckman Coulter, Inc. manufactures and distributes biomedical testing instrument systems and general biomedical research products. It develops and markets products that simplify, automate and innovate complex biomedical testing. The firm’s systems operate in both diagnostics and life sciences laboratories on seven continents. Its products improve the productivity of medical professionals and scientists, supplying critical information for improving patient health and delivering trusted solutions for research and discovery. The company was founded in 1935 by Arnold O. Beckman and is headquartered in Brea, CA.

Epilepsy Foundation provides welfare services. It offers therapies to stop seizures, wellness institute and legal issue services. The company was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Landover, MD.

Padlock Therapeutics, Inc. develops medicines targeting protein-arginine deiminases. It develops drugs that block the protein-arginine deiminase (PAD) enzymes. The firm leverages the breakthrough science on the role of protein citrullination in disease to develop drugs targeting protein-arginine deiminase (PAD) enzymes. The company was founded by Paul Thompson, Kerri Mowen, Todd A. Huffman and Michael Gilman in January 2014 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

The Mount Sinai Hospital provides medical and healthcare services. The company was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Florida Obstetric & Gynecologic Society, Inc. is a nonprofit medical society which engages in obstetrics and gynaecology. The company is headquartered in Jacksonville, FL.

Florida Society of Gynecologic Oncology engages in the provision of education and fellowship to gynecologic oncologists practicing in Florida. The society was founded by Hervey Averette, Richard Boothby, Phil Caruso, Dennis Cavanaugh, Ron Dudan, Neil Finkler, James Fiorica, Howard Goodman, Mitchell Hoffman, Robert Holloway, James Lapolla, David Martin, Byron Masterson, Linda Morgan, Stephan Nordvquist, James Orr, Hora Praphat, William Roberts, Bernard Sevin, and Karl Smith in 1993 and is headquartered in Jacksonville, FL.

HealthTronics, Inc. provides healthcare and technology support services. The firm focuses on urologist partnership opportunities, surgical and capital equipment maintenance and anatomical pathology services. Its products portfolio include urology devices, including lithotripters and surgical treatment lasers. The company was founded by Argil J. Wheelock in 1972 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

RCT BioVentures (RCT BioVentures) is a venture capital subsidiary of Research Corporation Technologies Inc founded in 1987. The firm is headquartered in Tucson, Arizona.

Little League Baseball, Inc. operates and organizes baseball and softball leagues. The firm provides physical facilities and volunteer services. The company was founded by Carl E. Stotz in 1939 and is headquartered in Williamsport, PA.