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Abbott

Abbott

Abbott Park, Illinois, United States

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritional and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and www.facebook.com/AbbottCareers, on Instagram @AbbottGlobal, and on X @AbbottNews. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. Terms of Use: https://www.abbott.com/social-media-terms-of-use.htm

Abbvie

Abbvie

North Chicago, Illinois, United States

AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on creating medicines and solutions that put impact first — for patients, communities, and our world. We aim to address complex health issues and enhance people's lives through our core therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, aesthetics and other areas of unmet need. Learn more about us at www.abbvie.com and review our community guidelines at https://www.abbvie.com/social-media-community-guidelines.html.

Advanced Clinical

Advanced Clinical

Deerfield, Illinois, US

Advanced Clinical is a clinical development and strategic resourcing organization committed to providing a better clinical experience across the drug development journey. Our goal is to improve the lives of all those touched by clinical research – approaching each opportunity with foresight, character, resilience and innovation. Based on decades of experience, we help our clients achieve better outcomes by conducting candid conversations and anticipating potential issues through our customized solutions. Visit our website to learn more: www.advancedclinical.com.

Adze Biotechnology

Adze Biotechnology

Oak Park, Illinois, United States

Adze Biotechnology is a biotechnology company that develops a platform of immunotherapies to treat solid tumors and enhance anti-tumor immunity.

Aliada Therapeutics

Aliada Therapeutics

1 N Waukegan Rd, North Chicago, Illinois 60064, US

Amphix Bio

Amphix Bio

Chicago, IL

Amphix Bio spun out from Northwestern University in Chicago, IL in 2021. The company is developing a new class of supramolecular therapies that instruct cells to initiate regenerative processes and restore function lost from injury, disease, or aging. These therapies contain tens of thousands of biological signals that trigger targeted signaling pathways while forming scaffolds to support tissue growth. Amphix Bio's goal is to use regenerative medicine to increase human healthspans — the length of time that people can live productive, fulfilling lives.

Asahi Kasei Bioprocess

Asahi Kasei Bioprocess

Glenview, Illinois, US

As a global partner to the biopharmaceutical industry, Asahi Kasei Bioprocess helps biologics manufacturers safely and efficiently produce medicines that patients can trust, by dependably supplying innovative yet exceptionally reliable bioprocess consumables, equipment and scientific support services. Our portfolio is anchored by Planova™ virus removal filters. First released in 1989 as the world's first hollow fiber filter developed specifically for removing viruses from biotherapeutic drug products, Planova™ filters ensure viral safety of biopharmaceutical drug products, thanks to their high quality and consistent performance. Leveraging 30 years of experience, we continue to provide our customers with products, services and expertise to achieve assurance that is beyond expectation. As part of our dedication to solving therapeutic product safety, efficiency and purity challenges, we also manufacture a comprehensive suite of downstream equipment. With technology platforms for virus filtration, chromatography, inline buffer formulation and oligonucleotide synthesis, our bioprocessing systems, columns and automation solutions advance GMP manufacturing of critical drug substances around the world. Our portfolio of market-driven equipment and cutting-edge technology touches unit operations across a wide range of therapeutic modalities, including classical small molecule pharmaceuticals, current-generation antibodies, plasma derivatives and next-generation oligonucleotide therapeutics.

Astellas Pharma

Astellas Pharma

Northbrook, Illinois, United States

Astellas Pharma US, Inc. is an affiliate of Tokyo-based Astellas Pharma Inc., a top 20 global pharmaceutical research company. Astellas is committed to turning innovative science into medical solutions that bring value and hope to patients and their families. Keeping our focus on addressing unmet medical needs and conducting our business with ethics and integrity enables us to improve the health of people throughout the Americas and around the world. All content developed by Astellas Pharma US, Inc. and intended for U.S. audiences.

Biocatalysts

Biocatalysts

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Biocatalysts is a biotechnology company producing speciality enzymes at commercial scales for a variety of industries. Biocatalysts has used its wide range of technical, commercial and regulatory capabilities to develop #BiobasedValue for our customers. Established in 1983, Biocatalysts has been a member of the international BRAIN Group since 2018. Next to first-class research and development services for industry customers to create bio-based products and processes, the Group distributes specialty ingredients, like enzymes or bioactive natural products. Own fermentation and production facilities in Continental Europe, UK and the US, together with the associated biotechnological solution competency complete the value chain within the BRAIN Group.

BIOLIFE4D

BIOLIFE4D

Buffalo Grove, IL

Pioneered by accomplished business leaders, guided by world-class biomedical and life science experts, and financed through equity crowdfunding, BIOLIFE4D is driving a movement to transform the treatment of heart disease, the leading cause of death worldwide. Leveraging advances in life sciences and cardiac tissue engineering to build human hearts suitable for implantation, this biotech company is committed to optimizing the process and technology around viable human organ replacement, and making it a safe, accessible, commercially viable, and cost-effective reality.

CellTrans

CellTrans

Chicago, Illinois, United States

CellTrans is pioneering cell therapies for clinical application.

COUR Pharmaceuticals

COUR Pharmaceuticals

Skokie, Illinois, United States

We are a group of dedicated scientific, medical, and business professionals who are driven to find treatments and cures to a variety of diseases. By attacking the disease directly with our novel nanoparticle-based technologies and working strategically with our medical and scientific partners we seek to provide treatments and cures previously unavailable to doctors and their patients.

Dystrogen Therapeutics

Dystrogen Therapeutics

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Dystrogen Therapeutics is a clinical stage chimeric cell therapy company focusing on rare diseases. The company is currently testing DEC therapy for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

Elorac, Inc

Elorac, Inc

Vernon Hills, Illinois, United States

Elorac, Inc. is a specialty pharmaceutical company devoted to developing, commercializing, and marketing dermatology products. Elorac has over 20 novel prescription products in development. Our products embody proprietary technologies or compounds, all protected by patents or covered by proprietary technology.

Final Mile

Final Mile

Chicago, Illinois, US

Final Mile is the first company in the world to systematically apply behavioral economics and cognitive science to explain and influence human behaviour. Our work spans both commercial and social spaces - Health Care, Consumer Goods, Financial Services, E Commerce, Transportation Safety, Consumer durables and Sanitation. We manage projects across geographies - US, India, France, U.K and Sub-Saharan Africa. Our process involves game-based research, explaining decision making through the lens of Emotions, Heuristics and Context and ultimately translating this understanding into subtle design interventions that influence our non-conscious brain. Project teams are cross functional in nature, comprising Sector/Business specialists, Science specialists and Designers. We are a pioneering a new workplace culture. There are few administrative controls and no complex hierarchies. The culture is one of self discipline, individual accountability, freedom and integrity. Our work has received global recognition. https://www.esomar.org/web/research_papers/In-Depth-Interviews_2789_Red-Alert.php https://www.esomar.org/web/research_papers/In-Depth-Interviews_2725_Belief-Intent-ACTION.php Business Week: http://tinyurl.com/zd9sbw6 The Guardian: http://tinyurl.com/ljr24tx Boston Globe: http://tinyurl.com/448ulh6 Final Mile was recently acquired by Fractal Analytics. This is the amalgamation of behavioral science, artificial intelligence and data science. http://www.zdnet.com/article/fractal-analytics-buys-final-mile-as-ai-data-science-meld-with-behavioral-science/ Visit our website www.thefinalmile.com to learn more about work and expertise.

Inomagen Therapeutics, Inc.

Inomagen Therapeutics, Inc.

1375 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL, USA

Inomagen Therapeutics is a private, preclinical-stage biotechnology company developing a non-viral gene therapy that targets the underlying mechanisms of atrial fibrillation.

Jaguar Gene Therapy

Jaguar Gene Therapy

Lake Forest, illinois, United States of America

Jaguar Gene Therapy, LLC is dedicated to accelerating breakthroughs in gene therapy for patients suffering from severe genetic diseases including those that impact sizeable patient populations. The company is made up of a proven team of experts with unparalleled CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls), regulatory, clinical and commercial acumen who have first-hand experience in bringing novel gene therapy treatments to patients and their families. Committed to patient safety and product purity, Jaguar is rapidly advancing an initial pipeline of three programs targeting: 1) Type 1 galactosemia; 2) a genetic cause of autism spectrum disorder and Phelan-McDermid syndrome and other severe neurodevelopmental disorders with a SHANK3 mutation or deletion; and 3) Type 1 diabetes. The company continues to evaluate opportunities to expand its pipeline using the strength of the team and close relationships with numerous academic institutions.

Jointechlabs

Jointechlabs

North Barrington, Illinois, United States

Jointechlabs is a regenerative medicine company that offers point-of-care medical devices enabling safe and cost-effective non-surgical treatments.

Maponos Therapeutics

Maponos Therapeutics

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Maponos Therapeutics is a cellular therapy company dedicated to development of revolutionary therapeutics for different human diseases, including tissue fibrosis and cancers. We are focused on the cutting-edge technology and discovery of multiple types of cells for innovative and curative treatments. The company was recently cofounded by three faculty members who are affiliated with the University of Chicago School of Medicine and are among leaders in their respective fields. The company licensed the technologies and know-hows from the University of Chicago. The mission of Maponos Therapeutics is to address the unmet medical need by creating innovative treatment with next-generation cell therapeutics.

Medexus Pharmaceuticals

Medexus Pharmaceuticals

29 N. Wacker, Suite 704, Chicago, IL 60606, US

Leading North American Specialty Pharmaceutical Company focused on hematology, rheumatology, auto-immune disease, specialty oncology and pediatrics.

Nephraegis Therapeutics

Nephraegis Therapeutics

Lake Forest, Illinois, United States

Nephraegis Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company developing NPH-022 to prevent and treat Acute Kidney Injury (AKI).

Northwestern University

Northwestern University

Evanston, Illinois, US

Northwestern University is a Higher Education institution that offers a wide range of academic programs and research opportunities.

Oxalo Therapeutics

Oxalo Therapeutics

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Oxalo Therapeutics is a committed to developing first-in-class therapeutics to treat and prevent diseases caused by hyperoxaluria and hyperoxalemia.

Pharmazz

Pharmazz

Willowbrook, Illinois, United States

Pharmazz, Inc. is an innovative biopharmaceutical company with an approved product, promising drug pipeline and a seasoned management team. It is a Delaware Corporation based in Willowbrook, Illinois, USA focused on discovering, acquiring, developing, and commercializing therapeutics that target critical care medicine. Pharmazz India Private Limited a majority owned subsidiary of Pharmazz, Inc. obtained marketing authorization of Lyfaquin® (INN: Centhaquine) in India. Pharmazz has licensed exclusive worldwide rights to several molecules indicated for critically ill patients from Midwestern University, Downers Grove, USA. The company has a strong patent position and robust pipeline in different stages of clinical development.

Phathom Pharmaceuticals

Phathom Pharmaceuticals

Buffalo Grove, Illinois, United States of America

Phathom Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of novel treatments for gastrointestinal (GI) diseases and disorders. The company is advancing the investigational agent vonoprazan, a novel potassium-competitive acid blocker (P-CAB). Vonoprazan has the potential to address multiple unmet needs among patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other acid-related disorders. We have created a nimble, entrepreneurial environment that fosters the spirit of collective ownership, accountability, proprietorship and achievement — elements that are key to our success.

Selagine

Selagine

Chicago, Illinois, United States

SELAGINE, Inc. develops novel antibody-based biologic eye drops for treatment of immunological or inflammatory ocular surface diseases such as Dry Eye Disease, Sjögren’s syndrome and ocular Graft-versus-Host Disease.

Seurat Therapeutics

Seurat Therapeutics

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Seurat Therapeutics is focused on developing medication to safely and effectively treat and prevent migraines.

SIWA Therapeutics

SIWA Therapeutics

Chicago, Illinois, United States

SIWA Therapeutics is a privately held preclinical stage biotechnology company that has a monoclonal antibody that targets and destroys senescent cells. Our current therapeutic focus is on certain rare and fast track diseases, including cancer metastasis and muscle wasting diseases, such as muscular dystrophy. Beyond these indications, senescent cells are causally implicated in a wide variety of diseases including: neurodegenerative diseases; autoimmune conditions, and infectious diseases. SIWA is currently optimizing its lead antibody, SIWA 318, and in parallel, seeking partnerships to advance SIWA 318 and other related technologies to broaden and accelerate its development pipeline.

SparX Biopharmaceutical

SparX Biopharmaceutical

SparX Biopharmaceutical, Mount Prospect, Illinois, United States

SparX Biopharmaceutical Corp. is a research-based development-stage biopharmaceutical company, dedicated to the mission of “strengthening human immunity using robust antibody therapies” through the discovery and development of innovative immuno-oncology agents. Equipped with big data analytical techniques, such as machine learning algorithms, SparX extracts potential interactions from large volumes of complex multi-dimensional public information. Mechanistic pharmacological analyses coupled with in vitro and in vivo evaluations using the syngeneic, transgenic and humanized mouse models, enables SparX’s focus on developing novel or best-in-class therapeutics demonstrating substantial advantages over existing therapies. Target discovery and validation has historically been the bottleneck in drug development. SparX combines its sophisticated target discovery platform with an integrated multi-component SAILING™ antibody optimization system and a cutting-edge bi-ADC technology to markedly improve the success rate of empowered antibody drug development. In addition to the integrated antibody discovery platform, SparX has built in-house cGMP facilities of significant capacity to produce clinical and commercial drug products, facilitating its evolution into an integrated and independent biopharmaceutical company.

Sunny Biotechnology

Sunny Biotechnology

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Sunny Biotechnology Co focuses on the development of polyclonal, monoclonal, secondary antibodies, serum-free media and supplements for stem cell research, peptide synthesis service, and related biotech products for life science research and clinical diagnosis.

TRACT Therapeutics

TRACT Therapeutics

Chicago, Illinois, United States

TRACT Therapeutics, Inc. has developed a novel approach for restoring immune balance in patients receiving a solid organ transplant or in patients suffering from an autoimmune disease. This therapeutic approach may potentially reduce the chance of organ rejection following a transplant or transfer a patient suffering from an autoimmune disease into a state of remission. The proprietary technology is based on a platform which can be utilized to treat solid organ transplant patients, as well as a number of autoimmune disorders such as Crohn’s Disease. For organ transplant, it shows great promise in preventing rejection of a donated organ, thereby, reducing the need for a second transplant. Over the next few years, TRACT’s TregCel™ personalized therapy could transform the medical approach in transplant medicine by dramatically reducing or eliminating the lifelong use of toxic anti-rejection drugs.

Xentria

Xentria

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Xentria is a venture studio that provides capital and insight into breakthrough science that aligns with our core therapeutic areas to improve the lives of patients and their families. Since our formation in 2020, we've forged authentic partnerships to advance challenging drug development, addressing unmet needs with increased collaboration, tenacity, and partnership. We offer holistic support, enhanced operational efficiency, and long-term partnerships to drive growth and assist in navigating challenges for an increased chance of success.

Xeris Pharmaceuticals

Xeris Pharmaceuticals

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Xeris is a specialty pharmaceutical company leveraging novel formulation technology platforms to develop and commercialize ready-to-use, liquid-stable injectables.