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Nanosphere is dedicated to enhancing medicine by providing targeted molecular diagnostic tests that can lead to earlier disease detection, optimal patient treatment and improved healthcare economics. Nanosphere’s platform, the Verigene® System, enables clinicians to rapidly identify and treat the bacteria and viruses responsible for some of the most complex, costly and deadly infectious diseases. Headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois, Nanosphere was founded in 1999 based upon technology developed at Northwestern University by Dr. Robert Letsinger and Dr. Chad Mirkin. In 2007, Nanosphere went public (NASDAQ: NSPH), and has remained committed to continued scientific discovery and innovation with more than 175 patents to its name.
Eli Lilly and Company is a global pharmaceutical corporation based in Indianapolis, Indiana, with a history of nearly 150 years. Founded in 1876 by Colonel Eli Lilly, the company has grown to become one of the largest pharmaceutical enterprises in the world, employing over 42,900 people as of 2023. Lilly focuses on biomedical research, drug discovery, and manufacturing, with a diverse portfolio that includes treatments for diabetes, oncology, neuroscience, and immunology. Lilly pioneered the first commercially available insulin product in 1923 and continues to innovate with modern offerings like Trulicity and Mounjaro for diabetes management. The company also develops drugs such as Verzenio for breast cancer and Zyprexa for psychiatric disorders. With a strong emphasis on research and development, Lilly is recognized for its commitment to improving drug accessibility and patient care through partnerships with healthcare providers and systems worldwide.
Resilience is changing the way medicine is made – leveraging innovation to better serve scientific discovery, withstand disruptive events, and reach those in need.
Vaxin is a clinical stage immunotherapeutic biotechnology company located in Montgomery County, MD with additional operating sites in London, UK and Strasbourg, France. By leveraging the complementary attributes of its two innovative vaccine delivery platforms, RespirVec™ and Densigen™, Vaxin is able to rationally design and rapidly develop immunotherapeutic products tailored to address the a wide range of disease indications including acute respiratory infections, chronic viral infections and cancer with fundamental advantages over competing products. Our mission at Vaxin is to protect and preserve public health by providing effective and safe vaccines that prevent disease outbreak.