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biOasis Technologies Inc., an early stage biopharmaceutical company, engages in the research, development, and commercialization of technologies and products for the diagnosis and treatment of central nervous system diseases and disorders. The company develops Transcend program, a protein vector, which is a proprietary carrier for the transport of therapeutic agents across the blood brain barrier for treatment of a range of neurological, oncological, and infectious disease applications; and Cognitest, a proprietary in vitro diagnostic assay for Alzheimer’s disease. It has a collaborative research agreement with the University of British Columbia to assist the company in development of an enzyme linked immunosorbent assay to detect levels of p97 in blood for the purpose of evaluating the correlation between p97 and Alzheimer’s disease. The company was incorporated in 2006 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
Korro Bio is an RNA editing company focused on the discovery and development of a new class of precision genetic medicines for both rare and common diseases. The company`s proprietary and modular platform, OPERA™ (Oligonucleotide promoted editing of RNA), builds on a deep understanding of ADAR biology, and combines data-driven design, oligo discovery and chemistry with clinically validated delivery vehicles, to achieve highly selective RNA editing. This unique technology enables the development of RNA editing therapeutics that deliver the functional benefits of gene therapy with a reversible, transient, titratable and specific treatment regimen, offering the potential to propel genetic medicine beyond rare genetic diseases into larger patient populations with common diseases. Korro is based in Cambridge, Mass.
Cerno Bioscience is a company that develops and publishes mass spectrometry calibration and analysis software that extends the limits of mass spectrometry.
GFI LAB is a Rockwood, PA-based company in the Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, and Biotech sector.
22nd Century is a plant biotechnology company whose proprietary technology allows for the levels of nicotine and other nicotinic alkaloids (e.g., nornicotine, anatabine and anabasine) in the tobacco plant to be decreased or increased through genetic engineering and plant breeding. 22nd Century owns or is the exclusive licensee of 116 issued patents in 78 countries plus an additional 42 pending patent applications. Goodrich Tobacco Company, LLC and Hercules Pharmaceuticals, LLC are wholly-owned subsidiaries of 22nd Century. Goodrich Tobacco is focused on commercial tobacco products and potentially less harmful cigarettes. Hercules Pharmaceuticals is focused on X-22, a prescription smoking cessation aid in development.