List of Gene Editing/CRISPR Companies in Maryland - 7

Biological Mimetics, Inc. (“BMI”) was formed to commercialize innovative pharmaceutical products that will improve the quality of life and overall state of public health by combating resistant and emerging diseases in human and veterinary medicine. Our mission philosophy is to remain a creative and innovative biotechnology firm dedicated to improving the quality of life and overall state of public health through the application of novel technologies for the development and commercialization of human and veterinary biologics to address a long list of hitherto intractable disease targets involving viruses, bacteria, parasites, and cancer. As a result of BMI’s elucidation of “Deceptive Imprinting,” a mechanism of antigenic variation used by microbial pathogens and cancer cells to evade the host immune system, BMI developed “Immune Refocusing Technology” to circumvent such evasion mechanisms. Through the application of IRT, BMI strives to: (1) generate vaccines against pathogens for which no effective vaccine exists and (2) improve upon current strain-limited or serotype-limited protection of commercially available human and veterinary vaccines. IRT is able to alter the natural antigenicity and immunogenicity of targeted protein antigens making it a valuable tool to induce and select monoclonal antibodies. IRT can also be utilized to immune dampen therapeutic proteins and biologics to improve biological half-life and safety profiles.

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is the world’s leader in the search for a cure for people with cystic fibrosis, a rare, genetic disease in which a defective gene causes a thick buildup of mucus in the lungs, pancreas, and other organs. The buildup of mucus can lead to extensive lung damage, respiratory failure, malnutrition, liver disease, and gastrointestinal issues, among many other complications. Recognized globally, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation has led the way in the fight against cystic fibrosis, fueling extraordinary medical and scientific progress. Working alongside the CF community, the CF Foundation has fostered the development of more than a dozen CF treatments — an unprecedented number in a short span of time — and helped add decades of life for people with CF. Thanks to this work, the life expectancy of someone born with CF has doubled in the last 30 years. We are driven by a dream that one day every person with cystic fibrosis will have the chance to live a long, healthy life. Our vision is a cure for every person with cystic fibrosis and a life free from the burden of this disease. While our headquarters are in Bethesda, Maryland, we have additional offices in more than 60 locations across the country with positions in fundraising, marketing, digital, information technology, legal, finance and more – all supporting our mission to cure cystic fibrosis. At the Foundation, we are committed to creating an environment that is free from discrimination and provides a rewarding experience for all members of our team. We strive to be an organization where everyone is welcomed and where talented individuals from all backgrounds have the opportunity to thrive. The CF Foundation is a nonprofit, donor-supported organization and an accredited charity of the Better Business Bureau's Wise Giving Alliance. Please visit us at www.cff.org.

Innovative Cellular Therapeutics (ICT) is a clinical-stage, VC-backed cell therapy company based in Rockville, MD. ICT has established a broad portfolio of CAR-T products to treat cancer patients. Some highlights of the company are provided below: Leading clinical data in solid tumor CAR-T Colorectal cancer: 3rd line treatment, ~50% PR/PMR (8/16) in dose escalation trial Activity in additional solid tumor indication including thyroid and pancreas Significant market opportunity in colorectal cancer and other solid tumor cancers Lead program in colorectal cancer: Estimated 53,2001 deaths (#2 cancer death) in the U.S. in 2020 Platform technology for solid tumors, which comprise 91% of new cancer cases Strong global IP protection CoupledCAR®, ArmoredCAR®, and other ICT technologies protected by ~200 patents/patent applications globally, including for U.S., Europe, China and Japan

Primera Therapeutics is a company that provides patient-centric gene therapies targeting the causes of mitochondrial disorders. The company focuses on developing treatments for rare mitochondrial diseases for which there are no approved therapies. Primera Therapeutics is pioneering a first-in-class gene editing platform to cure genetic diseases.

Speed BioSystems is a biomedical research reagents company that offers high-quality products with speedy delivery services.

Vita Therapeutics - We are a team of dedicated scientists striving to advance treatments in multiple indications in our cell therapy platform. Our mission is to utilize the power of genetics to deliver life-transformative cell therapies by unlocking the potential of engineered cellular medicine.

Located in Frederick, MD, XpressBio is a small biotechnology company that manufactures and markets molecular and immunological products and services to the bioscience research community worldwide. Because XpressBio scientific officers are comprised of an elite group of pioneers in immunology and molecular biology, our customers are some of the world's leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology, government, and academic organizations. We are committed to satisfying our customers' expectations by providing high-quality products and services matched by superb customer service. Our research capabilities and extensive experience allow XpressBio to continuously expand its product portfolio by responding to the needs of clients for a personalized solution. Partnering with clients in this manner allows us to customize products for client needs while simultaneously expanding our product offering. Together, we can conquer manufacturing and product development challenges in a rapidly evolving environment.