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Portage is a unique entity in the world of biotechnology, catalyzing R&D to produce more quality clinical programs and maximize potential returns.
Roche is a global pioneer in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics focused on advancing science to improve people’s lives. Roche is the world’s largest biotech company, with truly differentiated medicines in oncology, immunology, infectious diseases, ophthalmology and diseases of the central nervous system. Roche is also the world leader in in vitro diagnostics and tissue-based cancer diagnostics, and a frontrunner in diabetes management. The combined strengths of pharmaceuticals and diagnostics under one roof have made Roche the leader in personalised healthcare – a strategy that aims to fit the right treatment to each patient in the best way possible. Founded in 1896, Roche continues to search for better ways to prevent, diagnose and treat diseases and make a sustainable contribution to society. Twenty-nine medicines developed by Roche are included in the World Health Organization Model Lists of Essential Medicines, among them life-saving antibiotics, antimalarials and cancer medicines. Roche has been recognised as the Group Leader in sustainability within the Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences Industry seven years in a row by the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices. The Roche Group, headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, is active in over 100 countries and in 2015 employed more than 91,700 people worldwide. In 2015, Roche invested CHF 9.3 billion in R&D and posted sales of CHF 48.1 billion. Genentech, in the United States, is a wholly owned member of the Roche Group. Roche is the majority shareholder in Chugai Pharmaceutical, Japan.
AllStripes is a healthcare technology company dedicated to unlocking new treatments for people with rare diseases. AllStripes has developed a technology platform that generates regulatory-ready evidence to accelerate rare disease research and drug development, as well as a patient application that empowers patients and families to securely participate in treatment research online and benefit from their own medical data. AllStripes was founded by CEO Nancy Yu and technology developer Onno Faber, following his diagnosis and journey with the rare disease neurofibromatosis type 2. The company is backed by Lux Capital, JAZZ Venture Partners, Spark Capital, Medidata Solutions, McKesson Ventures, Maveron, and a number of angel investors.
Raptor is a NASDAQ-listed biopharmaceutical company with the mission to develop and commercialize life-altering therapeutics that treat debilitating and often fatal diseases. Raptor`s lead product, PROCYSBI (cysteamine bitartrate) delayed-release capsules, received FDA approval on April 30, 2013. The Company anticipates receiving a determination from the EMA regarding its PROCYSBI marketing application in the European Union in the second half of 2013. Raptor’s product pipeline may advance therapeutic options for additional indications. Raptor`s management team consists of repeat entrepreneurs with the experience to build a successful company.
C2i Genomics is the first company to offer post-surgery monitoring of cancer recurrence and progression by analyzing subtle changes in the pattern of the tumor`s DNA. Our liquid biopsy Whole Genome assay and cancer burden score will equip oncologists with vital timely information months to years before current monitoring methods are able to.