Heidi Wagner

Genentech, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets pharmaceutical products for life-threatening medical conditions. It studies various areas including oncology, immunology, neuroscience, ophthalmic diseases, microbial pathogenesis, metabolic diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and opportunistic areas. The company was founded by Herb W. Boyer and Robert A. Swanson in 1976 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, CA.

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. engages in the business of serving patients and families affected by rare diseases and devastating conditions through the discovery, development, and commercialization of life-changing medicines. The firm also focuses on the development of haematology, nephrology, neurology, metabolic disorders, cardiology, and ophthalmology. The company was founded by Joseph A. Madri, David W. Keiser, Stephen P. Squinto, and Leonard Bell in January 1992 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

University of Colorado Foundation, Inc. provides financial support to charitable causes. It raises private funds from outside for support the University's strategic initiatives. The firm manages investments such as endowment funds and charitable trusts. The company was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Boulder, CO

Healthcare Leadership Council operates as a organization focusing on the provision of a healthcare system. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC.

The American Kidney Fund provides treatment and financial assistance to patients with chronic kidney disease. It also provides assistance with expenses that insurance will not cover, such as transportation to dialysis, medications, special diet, kidney donor expenses, and other treatments. It also conducts specialty programs that help patients afford treatment during emergency travel and recover from natural disasters. The company was founded in 1971, and is headquartered in Rockville, MD.

Part of Wave Life Sciences Ltd., Wave Life Sciences USA, Inc. is a company that provides nucleic acid therapeutics. The company is based in Cambridge, MA. The company was founded in 2012 by Gregory L. Verdine, Takeshi Wada. The CEO is Paul B. Bolno.

ElevateBio LLC is a biotechnology holding company, which creates and operates a broad portfolio of cell and gene therapy companies. It builds single and multi-product companies by providing scientific founders with bench-to-bedside capabilities including scientists, manufacturing facilities, drug developers, and commercial expertise. The company was founded by David L. Hallal, Vikas Sinha, and Mitchell H. Finer and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

The European Confederation of Pharmaceutical Entrepreneurs (EUCOPE) is a trade body for small to mid-sized innovative companies working in the field of biopharmaceuticals and medical technologies. Based in Brussels, Belgium, EUCOPE represents over 900 research-oriented innovative companies and associations involved in the research and development of pharmaceuticals, biotechnologies, and medical devices. Many of its members are focused on developing therapeutic solutions for individuals living with rare diseases who previously had limited or no treatment options available.