Thomas B. Okarma

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.

Rhone-Poulenc Rorer, Inc. discovers, develops and markets human pharmaceuticals. It operates in all major markets of the world. The company is headquartered in Collegeville, PA.

Part of Sanofi, Applied Immune Sciences, Inc. is a surgical and medical instruments company. The company is based in Menlo Park, CA. The company was founded by Thomas B. Okarma. Applied Immune Sciences was acquired by Rhone-Poulenc Rorer, Inc. on November 28, 1995 for $84.40 million.

Asterias Biotherapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company, which focuses on developing and commercializing novel therapies in the emerging fields of cell therapy and regenerative medicine. Its product candidates include AST-OPC1, trial for spinal cord injuries; AST-VAC1, a patient specific cancer immunotherapy focused on acute myeloid leukemia; and AST-VAC2, a non-patient-specific cancer immunotherapy for non-small cell lung cancer. The company was founded on September 24, 2012 and is headquartered in Fremont, CA.

Rejuvenan Global Health, Inc. engages in the provision of wellness programs and telemedicine consultations. It offers personalized coaching and other interactive tools that drive behavioral change through the adoption of healthy lifestyle. The company was founded by Fred Nazem and Rishi Madhok and is headquartered in New York, NY.