Michael J. Manyak

Tamir Biotechnology, Inc. engages in the discovering and developing of new class therapeutic drugs for the treatment of cancer and other pathological conditions. The firm's proprietary drug discovery program is also the basis for the development of recombinant designed RNases for chemical conjugation and fusion products with various targeting moieties, such as monoclonal antibodies, growth factors, and cytokines. The company was founded on August 24, 1981 and is headquartered in Short Hills, NJ.

Quidel Corp. engages in the development, manufacture and market of rapid diagnostic testing solutions. Its portfolio includes rapid immunoassays, cardiac immunoassays, specialized diagnostic solutions and molecular diagnostic solutions. The firm products are directly sold to end users and distributors and for professional use in physician offices, hospitals, clinical laboratories, reference laboratories, urgent care clinics, universities, retail clinics, pharmacies and wellness screening centers. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Tapestry Pharmaceuticals, Inc. develops, manufactures, and markets an anti-cancer pharmaceutical called Paclitaxel. It focuses on the development of proprietary therapies for the treatment of cancer, new products and technologies may involve the examination of individual molecules and classes of compounds. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Ankeny, IA.

Vion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. develops therapeutics for the treatment of cancer. The company was founded in March 1992 and is headquartered in New Haven, CT.

CareFusion 303, Inc. designs, makes and distributes infusion therapy and vital signs measurement instruments. The company operates manufacturing facilities in the United States, Mexico and the United Kingdom. The firm was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Hybritech, Inc. provides prostate diagnostic testing services. The company is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Neopoint, Inc. develops wireless communications equipment. The private company is based in San Diego, CA. The company was founded by Kayeung Cheung.

Gen-Probe, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets rapid, accurate and molecular diagnostic products and services that are used primarily to diagnose human diseases, screen donated human blood, and ensure transplant compatibility. It also develops and manufactures the PROCLEIX assays, which are used to detect human immunodeficiency virus, the hepatitis C virus, the hepatitis B virus, and the West Nile virus in donated human blood. The firm's clinical diagnostics products include APTIMA family of assays, which are used to detect the common STDs chlamydia and gonorrhea. Gen-Probe was founded by Thomas H. Adams and David E. Kohne in 1983 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Sopherion Therapeutics LLC develops and commercializes anti-cancer therapies. The company was founded by Ronald H. Goldfarb and Salvatore Forenza in 2002 and is headquartered in Princeton, NJ.

Sensoria Corp. develops wireless broadband mesh communications and wireless sensor networks. It offers mobile and fixed wireless products for municipal networks, public safety and private networks. The company was founded in 1998 and is located in San Diego, CA.

The Prometheus Co., Inc. operates as a professional services company. It provides project management, enterprise solutions and commercial services. The firm’s services include acquisition, financial and logistics management, foreign military services, strategic planning, business process improvement, consulting, graphics design, support and proposal preparation services. The company was founded by Waldon Jue, Smith Carl Chester Jr. and John H. Holt, Jr. in 1990 and is headquartered in Lexington Park, MD.

Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

Pomona College offers curriculum in the arts, humanities, social sciences and natural sciences. It was founded in 1887 and it is headquartered in Claremont, CA

Part of Net Medical Xpress Solutions, Inc., Working Knowledge, Inc. develops graphic user interfaces, new media, and workflow design services. The company is based in Los Angeles, CA. The company was founded by Gregory M. Decker. Working Knowledge was acquired by Net Medical Xpress Solutions, Inc. on May 10, 2000.

National Cancer Institute provides healthcare services. It specializes in different cancer treatment such as adrenocortical carcinoma, anal cancer, appendix cancer, skin cancer, breast cancer, cardiac tumors, endometrial cancer, and gallbladder cancer. The company was founded in March 1937 and is headquartered in Bethesda, MD.

National Institutes Of Health conducts & supports peer-reviewed medical research and science. The firm's scientists & researchers investigate on different ways to prevent diseases as well as the causes, treatments and cures for common and rare diseases. The company was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in Bethesda, MD.

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.

Part of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Ltd., PricewaterhouseCoopers SA provides accounting services. The company is based in Athens, Greece.

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.

American Association for Cancer Research prints and publishes scientific journals including clinical cancer research, molecular cancer therapeutics, molecular cancer research, cancer epidemiology, and biomarkers and prevention. The company was founded on May 7, 1907 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.

Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO) is a community of cancer surgeons dedicated to delivering the highest quality surgical care for cancer patients. The private company is based in Arlington Heights, IL, and was founded by Monica Jain. SSO promotes research, quality standards, and knowledge exchange to improve cancer outcomes. The organization offers educational webinars, events, and resources to inspire members and spur growth. The Annals of Surgical Oncology, with over 25 years of publication excellence, is the leading resource for cancer surgeons worldwide.

Concerto Networks, Inc. provides IT consulting services. It offers electronic healthcare , phone-communications , computer service , web design services and outsourcing services. The company was founded in 2002 by Raymond R. Hivoral and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Ridge Diagnostics, Inc. develops and markets blood-based tests for neuropsychiatric disorders. It offers technology & clinical studies and health care professional services. The company was founded by Bo Pi, Perry Renshaw and John Bilello in 2006 and is headquartered in La Jolla, CA.

Starch Medical, Inc. is a medical device company founded in 2007 and based in the United States. The American company designs, manufactures, and sells innovative, absorbable hemostatic products that use the proprietary AMP® technology platform. The technology consists of biocompatible, ultra-hydrophilic polymer particles synthesized from purified plant starch that control bleeding. The private company's mission is to deliver advanced hemostatic technologies in a safe and effective manner to reduce bleeding-associated risks in surgeries and trauma. The company's products, including SuperClot®, SealFoam®, Responder®, and PerClot®, are designed to accelerate the physiologic clotting cascade and adhere to and seal the bleeding tissue. The company is committed to becoming an industry leader in surgical hemostats and providing surgeons with a safe option for a diverse range of surgeries.