Susan Dexter

SONNET BioTherapeutics, Inc. is a clinical stage biotechnology company, which engages in the development of biologic drugs with single- or bi-specific mechanisms of action. Its pipeline include FHAB (Fully Human Albumin Binding), the technology utilizes a fully human single chain antibody fragment (scFv) that binds to and “hitch-hikes” on human serum albumin (HSA) for transport to target tissues. The company was founded by Pankaj Mohan and John K. Cini in 2015 and is headquartered in Princeton, NJ.

Virica Biotech, Inc. is a Canadian company that specializes in viral medicines, including gene therapies, vaccines, and oncolytic viruses. The company is based in Ottawa, Canada and was founded in 2018 by Ella Korets-Smith and Jean-Simon Diallo. The company has developed a new product category of viral sensitizers (VSE™) that removes the barriers to manufacturing effective viral medicines at scale. The company's purpose is to realize the promise of viral medicines and extend the horizons of human healthcare. Jean-Simon Diallo has been the CEO since 2018.

Part of Sia Partners SASU, Latham BioPharm Group, Inc. is a leading life science consulting private company that works with pharmaceutical, biotech, CROs, academia, and medical device/diagnostic companies to solve complex business, regulatory, and product development challenges. The company was founded in 1996 by Peter Latham and is based in Elkridge, MD. LBG's core services include comprehensive functional expertise in vaccines, therapeutics, cell & gene therapy, medical devices, and diagnostics. The company provides technical expertise, quality oversight, strategic analysis, and knowledge management necessary to successfully navigate the complex roadmap of life sciences product development. LBG has helped clients identify, evaluate, fund, manage, and monetize opportunities, generating over $1 billion in non-dilutive funding and over $100 million in licensing fees and investments. Latham BioPharm Group was acquired by Sia Partners SASU on October 14, 2022.

Xcellerex, Inc. manufactures and provides equipment to produce bio-molecules. Its products and services include FlexFactory, a bioprocess manufacturing platform that handles the production of bio-products, such as vaccines, yeast and insulins. The company was founded by Parrish M. Galliher in 2002 and was headquartered in Marlborough, MA.

Part of Dow, Inc., Collaborative BioAlliance Inc & Collaborative Smithfield Corp is an American company that develops and manufactures biopharmaceutical drugs. The private company is based in NY. Collaborative BioAlliance Inc & Collaborative Smithfield was acquired by The Dow Chemical Co., a SUB of Dow, Inc. from Engelhard Long Island, Inc. on November 17, 2000.