Scott Fabro

Biotechnology Innovation Organization is the world's biotechnology organization, providing advocacy, business development and communications services for more than 1,200 members worldwide. BIO members are involved in the research and development of innovative healthcare, agricultural, industrial and environmental biotechnology technologies. Corporate members range from entrepreneurial companies developing a first product to Fortune 100 multinationals. also represent state and regional biotech associations, service providers to the industry and academic centers.

Firmenich SA produces and distributes perfumes and flavors. It offers fine fragrances and ingredients, and body, oral and home care products. The firm provides flavors for beverages, sweet goods, and savory foods. It serves food, beauty, household, fabric care products, and pharmaceutical industries. The company was founded by Matin Naef and Philippe Chuit on November 1, 1895 and is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.

Lonza Biologics Plc manufactures monoclonal antibodies, recombinant proteins and diagnostic monoclonal antibodies. The company was founded in 1897 and is headquartered in Slough, the United Kingdom.

Cognis BV manufactures chemicals based natural oils and animal fats. It develops products and solutions for personal care, home care, and nutrition products for industrial markets. The company was founded in December 1999 is headquartered in Roermond, the Netherlands.

Founded in 1873, Siegfried AG is a chemical product manufacturing company. The company is based in Zofingen, Switzerland and is a part of Siegfried Holding AG.

Part of Ernst & Young Global Ltd., Ernst & Young AG is a Swiss company that provides accounting services. The company is based in Zurich, Switzerland.

Part of DSM-Firmenich AG, DSM Nutritional Products AG is a Swiss purpose-led science-based company in nutrition, health, and bioscience. The company is based in Kaiseraugst, Switzerland. The company provides solutions for animal nutrition, human nutrition & care, food & beverage, and materials. DSM's climate change agenda focuses on reducing their own carbon footprint, enabling the low-carbon economy with their solutions, and advocating climate action. The CEO of the company is Dimitri de Vreeze.

Henkel & Cie. AG engages in the distribution of chemical products. Its product portfolio includes adhesives, detergents, cleaning agents, care products, and cosmetics. The firm also provides services, which encompass analysis of production processes, monitoring of processes and materials, consulting, and training. The company was founded January 29, 1913 and is headquartered in Pratteln, Switzerland.

Evolva SA is a Swiss-headquartered, international pharmaceutical biotech company focused on the discovery and development of drugs based on its distinctive and proprietary genetic chemistry platform. The company was founded in Switzerland in 2004 based on US/Danish technology. Evolva is headquartered in Allschwil/Basel with operations in Denmark, India and the USA. The Company has raised CHF 38.2 million of equity to date and employs 75 persons of whom 30 are based in Allschwil. The firm's strategy and business approach is based on five pillars that offer a sustainable development path for creating a successful company, which include Building a balanced portfolio. Evolva focuses on orally available small molecules in the belief that they are more convenient for patients and more cost-effective both from manufacture and administration points of view for the society, focus on differentiated pharmaceutical products with major benefits. Focusing on cardiovascular/renal and infectious diseases. Together they cause more than 50% of all deaths worldwide. Most of the top 20 pharmaceutical companies are active in both sectors, and all are active in one of the two sectors - hence widening Evolva's opportunities to partner. Building technology platform as the source of this differentiation. Evolva finds different structures with different properties from those found by the 99% of the industry that focuses on synthetic chemistry or proteins. Openness to unusual markets. The biotech business model has changed. As well as the established markets new opportunities arise in emerging countries such as India and China, and in adjacent sectors such as treatments against potential bio-terrorist and bio-warfare agents and the production of pharmaceutical and industrial chemical intermediates. Cost-effective implementation. Evolva places different functions around the globe according to where local conditions best suit. This approach both reduces Evolva's cost base and increases access to revenues, partners and talent. Evolva sees revenues and partners as important because they provide additional flexibility, resources and talent. Also, they provide important opportunities to better understand, and better meet, the needs of current and future customers.

Bachem Americas, Inc. engages in development of pharmaceutical ingredients through solid-phase peptide synthesis. The company is headquartered in Torrance, CA.

Lonza Houston, Inc. produces viral-based therapeutics. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Bachem AG engages in the sale and distribution of active pharmaceutical ingredients and research grade products. The firm’s products include peptides and complex organic molecules, as well as new chemical entities and generic active pharmaceutical ingredients. It also focuses on peptide research and development, including custom peptide synthesis. The company was founded by Peter Grogg in 1971 and is headquartered in Bubendorf, Switzerland.

PolyPeptide Laboratories Holding (PPL) AB manufactures commercial therapeutic peptides. The firm offers polypeptide, custom peptide synthesis, peptide synthesis, and generic peptide. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Malmo, Sweden.

Lonza AG engages in the research in as well as development, production, and distribution of chemical products and materials. The firm also carries out investment and lending transactions. The company was founded on December 7, 1897 and is headquartered in Visp, Switzerland.

Part of Evolva Holding SA, Abunda Nutrition, Inc. discovers, develops and commercializes next-generation food ingredients and product solutions. The company is based in San Francisco, CA. Abunda Nutrition was acquired by Evolva Holding SA on July 08, 2011 for $56.98 million.

Part of Bachem Holding AG, Bachem (U.K.) Ltd. is a leading, British innovation-driven company specializing in the development and manufacture of peptides and oligonucleotides. The company is based in St. Helens, UK. The company's dedicated and experienced project leaders ensure the development and manufacturing of products through close collaboration with the project team. Whatever the needs for non-GMP products, Bachem can prepare compounds according to specifications in any scale. Founded in 1986, the company provides solutions for today and innovation for tomorrow.

University Children's Hospital Basel provides a large-scale biomedical database and research resource called UK Biobank. The private company is based in Basel, Switzerland. The database contains in-depth genetic and health information from half a million UK participants, which is regularly augmented with additional data. Approved researchers and scientists can access the database to undertake vital research into the most common and life-threatening diseases. UK Biobank has enabled several scientific discoveries that improve human health.

Deccan Fine Chemicals (India) Pvt Ltd. engages in custom manufacturing of active ingredients and advanced intermediates for agro chemical, fine, and specialty chemical sectors. Its products are used in business areas such as crop protection, and pharmaceutical and animal health. The company was founded in 2008 is headquartered in Hyderabad, India.

Part of Bayer AG, Bayer Consumer Care AG is a Swiss company that manufactures and distributes pharmaceutical products. The company is based in Basel, Switzerland.

Arcondis AG is the largest consulting Swiss company in Switzerland that exclusively specializes in the life sciences industry. The private company is based in Reinach, Switzerland. The company provides consulting services to clients in the healthcare and life science industries, with a focus on quality and regulatory aspects. Arcondis has expertise in compliance, business processes, information technology, and digital transformation and engagement.

SHL Medical AG engages in the design, development, and manufacture of advanced drug delivery devices, as well as provides final assembly, labeling, and packaging services for pharma and biotech companies. Its products include autoinjectors, pen injectors, inhaler systems, pressure mattress systems, patient lifting slings, medical soft goods. The firm also offers design-to-build and contract manufacturing of products, such as laboratory handling equipment, neurosurgical devices, and industrial equipment. The company was founded by Roger Samuelsson and Martin Jelf in 1989 and is headquartered in Zug, Switzerland.

Enduro Genetics ApS is a Danish biotechnology research company that specializes in developing bio products. The company is based in Copenhagen, Denmark. Enduro Genetics was founded by Peter Rugbjerg and Christian Munck. The CEO is Christian Munch.

Firmenich International SA sells perfume and cosmetic products. The company is headquartered in Satigny, Switzerland.