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BioXcel Corp. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Branford, CT that utilizes advanced technologies such as AI to develop transformative medicines at unprecedented speed in multiple therapeutic areas with high unmet needs. BioXcel's AI-enabled platform, EvolverAI, helps reduce development costs and accelerates the drug development timelines for a technologically-enabled, fast and efficient drug discovery process. The private company's family of companies includes BioXcel Therapeutics, Inc., which is a biopharmaceutical company developing transformative medicines in neuroscience and immuno-oncology utilizing AI and its approaches. BioXcel is deeply involved in creating breakthroughs in various categories of diseases. The company was founded by Vimal D. Mehta and Krishnan Nandabalan, with Vimal D. Mehta serving as the CEO since incorporation.

ARCH Venture Partners LLC is a Venture Capital firm founded in 1986. The firm is headquartered in Chicago with additional office in Dublin.

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.

Longwood Fund Management LLC (Longwood Fund Management) is a venture capital firm founded in 2010 by Christoph H. Westphal, Michelle Detwiler and Richard H. Aldrich. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

The Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association is a non-profit organization that represents manufacturers and plasma collection centers. The private company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United States. Anita Brikman has been the CEO of the American company since 2023.

Shire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. manufactures pharmaceutical products. The company offers solutions for attention deficit & hyperactivity disorder, human genetic therapies, gastrointestinal, and renal diseases. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Wayne, PA

Takeda Digital Ventures (Takeda Digital Ventures) is a venture capital subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. founded in 2018. The firm is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Part of Merck & Co., Inc., Merck Research Laboratories Massachusetts LLC is a pharmaceutical company that provides free medicines and adult vaccines to qualified patients through their Merck Patient Assistance Program. The company is based in Boston, MA and is a part of Merck & Co., Inc. and its affiliates. The company also offers information about insurance coverage and financial assistance options for eligible patients. The company conducts clinical trials and provides medical information covering thousands of topics in all fields of medicine through their Merck Manuals. Additionally, they report on their commitment to operating responsibly to benefit society through their corporate responsibility program, which includes their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) report. Merck for Mothers is an initiative to create a world where no woman has to die giving life.

Monash University operates as a public research university. It specializes in higher education, global engagement, postgraduate courses, undergraduate study, and PhD research. The company was founded on March 1961 and is headquartered in Clayton, Australia.

The University of Melbourne, founded in 1853, is a world-renowned institution located in Parkville, Australia. The university is a leader in education, teaching, and research, offering a wide range of coursework and research programs.

KMG Japan, Inc. provides business support services. The private company is based in Minato Ku, Japan.

Traxion Therapeutics, Inc. develops drugs for intractable pain. The private company is based in Baltimore, MD. The company was founded by Kerrie L. Brady.

Licensing Executives Society USA & Canada, Inc. is an association that operates for intellectual property, technology, and business development professionals. The non-profit company is based in Reston, VA. The company was founded in 1965.

Vallinex, Inc. provides chronic pain relief products. Its product, VLNX-4975 is used to treat the osteoarthritis and other chronic pain conditions. The company is headquartered in Baltimore, MD.

Ocuterra Therapeutics, Inc. manufactures drug products. The company is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Synthes, Inc. engages in the development, production, and marketing of instruments, implants, as well as biomaterials for surgical fixation, correction, and regeneration of the human skeleton and its soft tissues. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Solothurn, Switzerland.

R-Pharm US LLC engages in development and commercialization of medicines to treat cancer. Its products include IXEMPRA and episil. The company was founded by Mark Pavao and Demetrios Kydonieus in 2014 and is headquartered in Princeton, NJ.

GlaxoSmithKline KK researches, develops, imports, manufactures and sells toiletry products. The company was founded on August 18, 1928 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan

Inhibitex, Inc. operates as an clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company. The firm develops differentiated anti-infective products to prevent or treat serious infections. Its research and development efforts are currently focused on oral, small molecule compounds to treat viral infections, and in particular, chronic infections caused by HCV and herpes zoster. The company was founded by Joseph M. Patti in May 1994 and is headquartered in Alpharetta, GA.

Part of Johnson & Johnson, Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc. provides home and health care services. The company is based in New Brunswick, NJ and was founded in 1886.

Neo Medical Systems SA distributes medical systems. The firm''s products include LED scialytics, OR mobile tables, laparoscopic video equipment, 3D surgical camera, surgical ceilings, surgical bridges, integrated operating room, and monitor suspensions. The company was founded by François Scalais and Sébastien Recloux and is headquartered in Luxembourg.

Neo Medical SA engages in the provision of integrated spine technology platforms. The company was founded by Vincent Lefauconnier and Jonas Larsson and is headquartered in Villette, Switzerland.

4FOx Ventures Partners (4FOx Ventures Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 2015 by Jean-Pierre Rosat. The firm is headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Part of Roche Holding AG, Roche Diagnostics KK is a Japanese company that manufactures and sells medical equipment. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan. The company was founded in 1932. The CEO is Shin Ogasawara.

Banyu Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. produces and distributes pharmaceutical products. It researches, develops, manufactures, sells, and imports and exports ethical drugs in Japan. Banyu Pharmaceutical was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Limacorporate SpA operates as a medical device company. It provides reconstructive and fixation orthopedic solutions to surgeons. The firm?s product range includes large joint primary and revision implants, extremities, and fixation solutions. The company was founded by Carlo Leopoldo Lualdi in 1945 and is headquartered in Villanova di San Daniele del Friuli, Italy.

Women in Bio, Inc. is an organization that supports women in the life sciences industry. The non-profit company is based in Bethesda, MD and has subsidiaries in the United States. The organization has 13 chapters in the United States and is funded by sponsors and partners who are dedicated to supporting diversity and inclusion for women of all ages. Founded in 2002, it offers professional educational programs, peer-to-peer learning, mentoring, and networking opportunities for women at all career levels. Women in Bio was founded by Faith L. Charles and Cynthia Wong Hu.

Gilo Ventures LLC (Gilo Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2000 by Emiko Higashi and Davidi Gilo. Gilo Ventures LLC is headquartered in Los Gatos, California.