Heron Therapeutics

Adriacell s.r.l is a biotech company focused in oncology pharmaceuticals founded in Basovizza (Trieste) in March 2004 by Prof. Christian Kuehne, an Austrian citizen.nThe company is leveraging its efforts and scientific expertise to successfully solve important worldwide health problems; in particular, it has been striving to develop a new class of anti-tumour therapeutics and to create a series of powerful diagnostics for the early detection of cancer progression. The company is also developing new and highly powerful delivery solutions through small molecules as the basis for a new class of anti-infective drugs.nAdriaCell owns a patented system that can be used for the study of events subsequent to DNA double strand breaks, a very important issue for cancer research and diagnostics. Adriacell is currently evaluating a new class of therapeutics for cancer; its main lead compound is about to enter the pharmacokinetic and toxicology phases.nAdriacell Vision is to become a leader biotech drug development company concentrated in the development of solutions (treatment and diagnostics) for tumours characterized by low probability of survival for patients and of anti infective agents. Thanks to future developments in research and test activities Adriacell solutions will hopefully become useful in a wider range of pathologies.

Spider Biotech is a young and dynamic biotechnology company founded in 2005 with the aim of developing synthetic peptide therapeutics. nnAntimicrobial host-defense peptides have been recognized as an important part of innate immunity found throughout the evolutionary tree that defend against invading bacteria, viruses, and fungi through membrane or metabolic disruption. Inspired by natural antimicrobial peptides, Spider Biotech is developing a library of bioactive peptides and lipopeptides active against bacterial and viral infections. nSpiderBiotech's business strategy is to remain focused on the discovery and early-stage development of drug candidates and seek to establish partnerships with pharmaceutical companies for late-stage development and commercialization of its products. nnThe firm aims to become leader in developing peptide-based antiinfectives to address the urgent and global problem posed by resistance to conventional treatments. The Company is headquartered at the Bioindustry Park del Canavese (Turin, Italy).

Respirics Inc. is a pulmonary drug delivery and development company located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The company is developing a line of branded inhalation drug products in its patented Acu-Breathe™ dry powder inhalers, and is working with pharmaceutical clients to enhance the delivery of their own compounds or formulations. Respirics combines proprietary inhalation technology with powder drug formulation expertise to develop unique drug delivery solutions. The company is committed to bringing effective, easy-to-use and affordable inhalation drug products to the patients who need them.

BIKAM Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is an early stage biopharmaceutical company focusing upon the discovery and development of small molecule therapeutics for the treatment of ophthalmic diseases and disorders, including retinitis pigmentosa. Worldwide, there are approximately 1.5 million people which suffer from retinitis pigmentosa (RP), a hereditary disease which leads to blindness. As its initial priority, the company is pursuing the discovery of compounds based on a novel mechanism of action identified by the company's founder, Dr. Shalesh Kaushal. BIKAM has an experienced management team with a strong track record in pharmaceutical drug discovery dedicated to expanding these findings and others from the Kaushal lab to create potential therapeutics to prevent blindness.

Janus Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Janus) is a specialty pharmaceutical company identifying, acquiring and aggressively developing topical prescription products for treatment of skin infections. Determined to be the "Dermal Alternative", Janus has already established a strong intellectual property portfolio for topical anti-infective compounds that would be rapidly commercialized through fast regulatory pathways. Led by an accomplished management team and board located in the US and Japan, Janus has trans-Pacific network and resources in the biopharmaceutical industry.

SelectX Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery and development of small molecule antimicrobials and other therapeutics for unmet medical needs through the application of its Genetic Chemistry platform.