Jacob Thaysen

Lasergen, Inc. operates as a biotechnology company which focuses on commercializing novel chemistry for life science solutions. The firm specializes in lightning terminators, next generation sequencing, and next generation histology. The company was founded by Michael L. Metzker in 2002 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

The number of people suffering from cancer is constantly growing. A key factor in ensuring patients the best treatment is to make an accurate and full diagnosis and choose the right form of treatment at an early stage. At Dako it builds its business to constantly improve cancer diagnostics. The pathology lab is where all cancer related diagnoses are being prepared and where they have its main focus. By focusing on the entire workflow of the pathology labs worldwide they believe that they can contribute in improving quality, safety and cost efficiency for the benefit of the doctors, the lab and especially the patients waiting for results. The strategic focus of Dako is centered on workflow in the pathology laboratory with the aim of: 1. Reducing time from biopsy to diagnosis 2. Improving quality and reliability of the diagnosis 3. Reducing laboratory costs. The company goal is to help its customers help their patients the most human way possible. They work closely with doctors and experts in the field of cancer diagnostics to ensure they stay at the forefront of their needs and the market development. Partnering is a way for to get access to relevant technologies outside its own core competencies. They aim to be an attractive partner and employer and have a highly trained and skilled international staff to develop, manufacture and market its products all over the world. Its organization is spread world wide. They stay in close relations and support openness and dialogue as an important element in the way they work. Dako is a global business with headquarters in Denmark. It was founded by the Danish medical doctor Niels Harboe in 1966 and has more than 40 years' experience in the development and production of reagents and antibodies.

Cantion A/S manufactures measuring, testing, navigation, and control equipment. The firm engages in research, development and production of components or products based in whole or in part on nanotechnology, as well as related service and consulting services. The company was founded on February 1, 2006 and is headquartered in Aalbord, Denmark.

Gen9, Inc. engages in the development of synthetic biology technologies. It transforms synthetic biology by creating technologies to increase innovation within several industries including biopharmaceuticals, fine chemicals and bio-fuels. The company was founded by Joseph M. Jacobson, George Church and Drew Endy in 2009 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

Dako Denmark A/S designs and manufactures cancer diagnostic systems. It produces reagents, antibodies, instruments, and software solutions to make diagnoses and determine treatments for patients suffering from cancer. The firm's product areas encompass Immunohistochemistry, pharmacoDiagnostics, molecular pathology, Hematoxylin and Eosin stain, special stains, flow Cytometry, and specific proteins. The company was founded by Niels Harboe in 1966 and is headquartered in Glostrup, Denmark.