Alan G. Harris

NPS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. developed drugs for bone and mineral disorders. It also developed Natpara for the treatment of adult hypoparathyroidism. The company was founded by Hunter Jackson and Thomas N. Parks on October 22, 1986 and is headquartered in Bedminster, NJ.

Caladrius Biosciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company, which engages in development of cell therapies for select cardiovascular and autoimmune diseases. Its product pipeline includes XOWNA, CLBS12, CLBS201 and CLBS14. The company was founded on September 18, 1980 and is headquartered in Basking Ridge, NJ.

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center operates a hospital that provides healthcare services. It specializes in cancer, endocrinology, gynecology, neurology, orthopedics, and respiratory disorders. The company was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

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.

Celsus Therapeutics Plc is a drug development company, which focuses on developing novel, first-in-class, non-steroidal, synthetic anti-inflammatory drugs and multi-functional anti-inflammatory drugs. The company main clinical candidates are MRX-5, MRX-6, MRX-4, CFX-1 and OPX-1. Celsus Therapeutics was founded on October 7, 2004 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Novartis Corp. manufactures pharmaceuticals, vaccines, consumer health, generics, eye care and animal health products. It manufactures drugs for oncology, hypertension, diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular diseases. The company was founded on November 15, 1996 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Schering Plough Corp. manufactures and sells pharmaceuticals, consumer and animal health care products. The firm discovers, develops, manufactures and markets advanced drug therapies. The company is headquartered in Kenilworth, NJ.

Pfizer Ltd. is a biopharmaceutical company that develops and provides medicines, vaccines, and consumer healthcare products. Its products include prescription and counterfeit medicines, and over-the-counter products. The company was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in Tadworth, the United Kingdom.