Michel Labadie

Life Sciences Pennsylvania (LSPA) is a trade association that represents various entities in the life sciences industry, including biotechnology, medical device, diagnostic, pharmaceutical, research, and investment companies, as well as service providers. The non-profit company is based in Wayne, PA and has subsidiaries in the United States. The organization unifies innovators in the state to make Pennsylvania a leader in the life sciences industry. Founded in 1989, LSPA aims to create a business and public policy environment that encourages and incentivizes the diverse life sciences economy in Pennsylvania. Christopher P. Molineaux has been the CEO of the company since 2009.

Optimer Pharmaceuticals LLC operates as a biopharmaceutical company. It is focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing innovative hospital specialty products. Optimer Pharmaceuticals primarily concentrates on developing DIFICID and other fidaxomicin products. The company was founded by Michael N. Chang in 1998 and is headquartered in Jersey City, NJ.

Adolor Corp. is a biopharmaceutical company specializing in the discovery, development and commercialization of novel prescription pain management products. The company develops and commercializes of novel opioid receptor-targeted therapeutics designed to maintain or improve pain relief and reduce opioid-related side effects. Its commercial product ENTEREG is a small molecule, peripherally acting mu opioid receptor antagonist intended to block the adverse side effects of opioid analgesics like morphine, on the gastrointestinal tract without interfering with central nervous system and mediated analgesia. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Exton, PA.

Part of Lincoln National Corp., UNUM Life Insurance Co of America & First UNUM L is an American company that provides annuities. The company is based in NY. UNUM Life Insurance Co of America & First UNUM L was acquired by The Lincoln National Life Insurance Co. from Unum Group on October 02, 1996 for $70 million.

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Florida, Inc. provides health insurance products and services. Its health insurance products include HMO, PPO, and indemnity products. The firm also provides accident and dismemberment, long-term care, dental, disability, and workers compensation insurance services. The company was founded in 1944 and is headquartered in Jacksonville, FL.

University of Southern California is a private research university that mainly offers undergraduate, graduate & other higher education. The university was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

The Daylight Co. Ltd. manufactures and distributes floor, magnifying, table and desk lamps through online. Its products include portable lamps, magnifiers, table and desk lamps, and floor lamps. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Nuron Biotech, Inc. markets and develops vaccines for the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases. It develops novel biologics and vaccines for the prevention and treatment of neurodegenerative and infectious diseases. The firm is advancing products to meet unmet medical needs in the areas of multiple sclerosis, alzheimer's, hepatitis b and hepatitis c for patients across the globe. The company was founded by Vithalbhai Dhaduk, Shankar Musunuri and David Zeng in 2009 and is headquartered in Exton, PA.

XETA Technologies, Inc. engages in the provision of telecommunications systems and services. Its applications include contact centers, message management system, and integrated multi-media applications. The company was founded in 1981 by Mark A Agee and is headquartered in Broken Arrow, OK.

ImVax, Inc. provides healthcare services. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.

Nabriva Therapeutics GmbH is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, which engages in the research and development of novel anti-infective agents to treat serious infections. It focuses on the pleuromutilin class of antibiotics. The company was founded by Rodger Novak in October 2005 and is headquartered in Vienna, Austria.

Part of Roche Holding AG, Spark Therapeutics UK Ltd. is a healthcare services provider. The company is based in London, UK. Spark Therapeutics was founded in 2016.

Part of Gleacher & Co., Inc., Broadpoint Securities, Inc. is a company that provides broker-dealer and investment banking services. The company is based in New York, NY. Broadpoint Securities was acquired by BroadPoint Securities Group, Inc. on May 17, 2004 for $32 million.

Part of EIP Metals Ltd., EIP Group LLC is a company that manufactures and produces iron and steel products. The company is based in New York, NY. The company was founded by Joseph L. Gitterman. Frederico João de Moser Lupi has been the CEO of the company since 2015. EIP Group was acquired by EIP Metals Ltd. on November 01, 1994 for $12.85 million.

Genzyme Corp. engages in development and manufacture of specialty therapeutic, surgical and diagnostic product. It serves in the areas of rare genetic diseases, multiple sclerosis, cardiovascular diseases and endocrinology. The company was founded on June 8, 1981 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.