Mary Carmen Diez

Founded in 2004, Cellerix is a biopharmaceutical company that develops innovative treatments based on cell therapy. Cellerix was founded within the Genetrix Group, group of biotechnology companies specialising in biomedicine. The Genetrix Group began its activities in 2001 at the National Centre for Biotechnology (CNB), which belongs to the Spanish Research Council (CSIC). One of the main objectives of Genetrix is to convert basic research results into therapeutic realities. Cellerix is leading the development of a new generation of medicines using expanded adult stem cells from adipose tissue (eASCs). Development is at a clinically advanced stage and the results from clinical trials in Phase I and II have been very promising. Obtaining these eASCs has big advantages because the process makes use of tissue that is almost always discarded from surgical procedures such as liposuction. eASCs have the capacity to activate physiological repair mechanisms through interaction with affected tissue. This technology represents a revolution in the treatment of some diseases that cannot satisfactorily be cured at present. Cellerix is working actively to adapt this new therapeutic strategy to treat autoimmune diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease. The main goal of the company is to market new tools for treating these diseases, which have a considerable negative impact of the quality of life of the sufferers. Cellerix also researches and develops medicines in other areas such as the development of skin equivalents, which are initially intended for the treatment of hereditary diseases such as epidermolysis bullosa.

Part of Theriva Biologics, Inc., VCN Biosciences SL is a clinical-stage immuno-oncology company based in Barcelona, Spain. The Spanish company focuses on developing the next generation of oncolytic adenoviruses that can obtain clinical activity after systemic administration and remodel the complex matrix in the tumor to allow enhanced spreading of therapeutic molecules and the immune system. VCN Biosciences' lead product, VCN-01, is a unique oncolytic adenovirus being studied in clinical trials for cancers for which there is no cure, including pancreatic carcinoma and retinoblastoma. The company was founded by Ramon Alemany. VCN Biosciences was acquired by Theriva Biologics, Inc. from Grifols SA on March 10, 2022 for $92.02 million.

Part of Grifols SA, Gri-Cel SA provides investment services. The company is based in Barcelona, Spain. The CEO of the Spanish company is Dirk Büscher.

OncoDNA SA develops and provides diagnostic and analytical tools for cancer treatment. The firm offers treatment options, integrated biological review, monitoring, pathology and DNA sequencing. The company was founded by Jean-Pol Detiffe on November 29, 2012 and is headquartered in Gosselies, Belgium.

eTheRNA immunotherapies NV develops novel immunotherapies to overcome cancers and infectious diseases. The company was founded by Carlo Heirman, Kris Thielemans and Sonja van Meirvenne in January 21, 2013 and is headquartered in Niel, Belgium.

GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals SA develops and manufactures pharmaceuticals and vaccines. The company is headquartered in Wavre, Belgium.

Leids Universitair Medisch Centrum provides medical research, patient care, training, and education. The firm offers fundamental medical and applied clinical research. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Leiden, the Netherlands.

Genetrix SL develops biotechnological solutions. It is comprised of technology and biomedicine companies in order to maximize the value of the Group. The company was founded in May 20, 2003 and is headquartered in Madrid, Spain.

Asociacion De Empresas Biotecnologicas operates as a Spanish biotechnology company. The private company is based in Madrid, Spain.

Araclon Biotech SL researches and develops therapies and diagnostic methods for Alzheimer’s disease. Its research areas include early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease; therapy for Alzheimer’s disease; development of a predictive test for the Alzheimer’s disease in asymptomatic individuals; and development of therapy for Parkinson’s disease. The company was founded on January 27, 2004 and is headquartered in Zaragoza, Spain.

Ysios Capital Partners SGEIC SA (Ysios Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2007 by Joël Jean Pierre Jean-Mairet, Julia Salaverría Monfort and Josep Lluís Sanfeliu Benet. The firm is headquartered in San Sabastian, Spain with additional office in Barcelona.

Aquanima Management Consulting provides management consulting services. The private company is based in Madrid, Spain.

Deloitte & Touche LLP engages in the provision of audit, advisory, financial advisory, tax, and consulting services. The company was founded on March 7, 1995 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Part of Aurora Optoelectronics Co., Ltd., GlaxoSmithKline Chongqing Co. Ltd. is a pharmaceutical company based in Chongqing, CN. GlaxoSmithKline Chongqing Co. was acquired by Aurora Optoelectronics Co., Ltd. from GSK Plc on December 31, 2004 for $12.81 million. The Chinese company manufactures pharmaceutical products.

Part of Johnson & Johnson, Janssen Vaccines AG is a Swiss company that manufactures and distributes vaccines and immunotherapeutic products. The company is based in Bern, Switzerland.

AiCuris GmbH & Co. KG provides research and development services for antiviral and antibacterial agents. The firm develops drugs against viruses such as human cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex virus, hepatitis B virus and human immunodeficiency virus. The company was founded in March 2006 and is headquartered in Wuppertal, Germany.

Aelix Therapeutics SL researches and develops therapies for HIV. It develops therapeutic vaccines and immunotherapies to treat HIV infection. The firm is a spin-off of HIVACAT, the Catalan project for the development of effective vaccines against HIV. The company was founded by Christian Brander, Bonaventura Clotet, Josep Maria Gatell and Jordi Naval is headquartered in Barcelona, Spain.

GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals SA manufactures vaccines for diseases such as hepatitis, influenza, rubella, and typhoid fever. Its activities include overall strategy, research and development, clinical trials, regulatory matters, production, quality control, marketing, and distribution. The company has partnership with WHO and UNICEF. GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals was founded in 1945 and is headquartered in Rixensart, Belgium.

CureVac SE engages in the development of tumor immunotherapy. Its pipeline include mRNA-based Cancer Immunotherapies; Protein-based therapies; and mRNA-based Prophylactic Vaccines. The company was founded by Ingmar Hoerr, Florian von der Mülbe, Hans Georg Rammensee, Günther Jung, and Steve Pascolo in 2000 and is headquartered in Tübingen, Germany.

Part of L'Oréal SA, IBA SA is a French company that manufactures and distributes air care and cleaning products. The company is based in Maisons Alfort, France.

BESIX Group NV engages in the provision of construction and engineering solutions. Its business units include real estate, contracting, and concessions and assets. The real estate business realizes residential and office buildings in prime locations. The Contracting business comprises buildings, marine works, infrastructure, industry, environment; and sports and leisure. The concessions and assets business acquires, invests, operates, and maintains projects. The company was founded in 1909 and is headquartered in Woluwe-Saint-Lambert, Belgium.

Part of Johnson & Johnson, Vaxxilon AG is a Swiss company that develops and manufactures novel synthetic vaccines. The company is based in Reinach, Switzerland.

Gsk Biologicals is a Belgian company that specializes in researching, developing, and manufacturing pharmaceutical medicines, vaccines, and consumer healthcare products. The private company is based in Wavre, Belgium.

BePharBel Manufacturing SA manufactures and distributes pharmaceutical products. Its products include drugs, tuberculosis and food supplements and cosmetics. The company was founded on March 26, 2012 and is headquartered in Courcelles, Belgium.