James Armitage

MGI PHARMA, INC. develops, manufactures & markets pharmaceutical and medical products for therapeutic markets. The company's products include Aloxi injection, Dacogen, Gliadel water, Hexalen capsules, and Salagen Tablets. It has alliances with Helsinn Healthcare SA, Kissei Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., Dainippon Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., Pfizer, Inc. and Novartis Pharma AG. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Bloomington, MN.

TESARO, Inc. is an oncology-focused biopharmaceutical company, which engages in the research and development of biopharmaceutical products. The firm offers Niraparib products. The company was founded by Leon Oliver Moulder, Jr., Mary Lynne Hedley, and Richard J. Rodgers on March 26, 2010 and is headquartered in Waltham, MA.

The American Society of Clinical Oncology is a non-profit organization founded in 1964 with the overarching goals of improving cancer care and prevention. More than 27,000 oncology practitioners belong to ASCO, representing all oncology disciplines and subspecialties. Members include physicians and health-care professionals in all levels of the practice of oncology. American Society of Clinical Oncology is the world’s leading professional organization representing physicians who treat people with cancer. ASCO’s members set the standard for patient care worldwide and lead the way in carrying out clinical research aimed at improving the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. ASCO's efforts are also directed toward advocating for policies that provide access to high-quality care for all patients with cancer and at supporting the increased funding for clinical and translational research.