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Epizyme is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and plans to commercialize innovative personalized therapeutics for patients with genetically defined cancers. We systematically identify the genetic alterations that create cancer causing genes, called oncogenes, select patients in whom the identified genetic alteration is found, and then design small molecule therapeutic product candidates to inhibit the oncogene. The clinical development plan for each of our therapeutic product candidates is directed towards patients with a particular genetically defined cancer. Our approach is part of a broader trend towards personalized therapeutics based on first identifying the underlying cause of a disease affecting specific patient populations, applying rational drug design tools to create a therapeutic to inhibit a molecular target in the identified disease pathway, and using a companion diagnostic to select the right patients for treatment. We have built a proprietary product platform that we use to create small molecule inhibitors of a 96-member class of enzymes known as histone methyltransferases, or HMTs. Genetic alterations can result in changes to the activity of HMTs, making them oncogenic. When Epizyme was founded, we recognized that the HMT class of enzymes might contain many potential oncogenes and presented the opportunity to discover, develop and commercialize multiple personalized therapeutics. We have prioritized 20 of the 96 HMTs as attractive targets for personalized therapeutics based on their oncogenic potential. Our two most advanced therapeutic product programs target the HMTs DOT1L (for the treatment of acute leukemias with genetic alterations of MLL) and EZH2 (for a genetically defined subtype of non-Hodgkin lymphoma and solid tumors including INI1-deficient tumors). We believe that our ongoing Phase 1 adult trial for EPZ-5676, targeting DOT1L, is the first clinical trial of an HMT inhibitor. In May 2014, we initiated a Phase 1b clinical trial for EPZ-5676 in pediatric patients with MLL-r leukemia, which is considered to be the last largely untreatable pediatric acute leukemia. We are also conducting a Phase 1/2 clinical trial of EPZ-6438, which is being developed for the treatment of non-Hodgkin lymphoma and solid tumors including INI1-deficient tumors such as synovial sarcoma and malignant rhabdoid tumors, or MRT. We were founded in 2007 and are led by a management team with extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry. We have entered into therapeutic collaborations with Celgene, Eisai and GSK that have provided us with approximately $184 million in non-equity funding. As of June 30, 2014, we had $232.1 million in cash, cash equivalents and accounts receivables.
ChipCare is a Toronto based start-up company developing a point of care blood testing platform for the global health market. The Company`s diagnostic platform is extremely mobile, simple to use, inexpensive and produces laboratory quality results. From single drops of blood, health workers in remote locations can rapidly and accurately perform tests to diagnose or monitor a range of infectious and non-communicable diseases.
LabConnect is a global provider of clinical trial laboratory services, established in 2002 and based in Seattle, Washington. The company specializes in central laboratory solutions and functional service provider (FSP) support, partnering with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and clinical research organizations. LabConnect has successfully managed over 1,900 clinical studies across 93 countries, emphasizing agility and innovation through a network of more than 30 laboratory locations worldwide. The company offers a range of services, including project management, a global testing network with over 10,000 validated tests, and comprehensive logistics and biorepository solutions. LabConnect also provides bioanalytical expertise and customized staffing for scientific project management. Its product offerings include customized lab kits for trial sites and integrated data management systems for real-time analytics. With a strong client portfolio that includes major pharmaceutical firms, LabConnect is positioned as a reliable partner for complex clinical trials.
Advanced Enzyme Technologies Limited is engaged in business of manufacturing and sale of enzymes. The Companys geographical segments include Within India and Outside India. It provides solutions to industries, such as human healthcare and nutrition, a...
Mesoblast is a world leader in developing innovative cellular medicines. We have established what we believe is the industry`s most clinically advanced and diverse portfolio of cell-based products with five programs, two of which are partnered, in active Phase 3 clinical studies or Phase 3-ready, and four programs in Phase 2. All our clinical programs target significant, under-served therapeutic areas including cardiac diseases, spine orthopedic disorders, oncology and hematology diseases, and immune-mediated and inflammatory conditions.