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Be Biopharma, Inc. is focused on developing innovative therapeutics derived from engineered B-cells to address various diseases, including cancer, autoimmune disorders, and infectious diseases. Founded in 2020 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company aims to overcome significant challenges associated with traditional cell and gene therapies, such as the limitations of dosing, unpredictable reactions in patients, and the necessity of pre-treatment chemotherapy. By leveraging precision genome editing, Be Biopharma creates durable and effective cell therapies that can be administered without toxic conditioning, thereby improving treatment options for conditions like Hemophilia B and enhancing overall patient outcomes.

Cardurion Pharmaceuticals, LLC is a biotechnology company based in Boston, Massachusetts, established in 2017. The company specializes in developing innovative therapeutics aimed at treating heart failure and other cardiovascular diseases. Cardurion is advancing clinical programs that focus on inhibiting PDE9 and CaMKII, utilizing its knowledge of cardiovascular signaling pathways to meet significant patient needs in this area.

Ribon Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Lexington, Massachusetts, focused on developing novel cancer therapies that target monoPARP proteins, which are essential regulators of cancer survival mechanisms. Established in 2015, Ribon is leveraging insights from its scientific founders and an experienced management team to create a proprietary drug discovery platform aimed at understanding the molecular actions and biological functions of monoPARPs. This platform enables the development of small molecule inhibitors designed to disrupt cancer cells' abilities to withstand stress, potentially leading to innovative treatments for cancer and other diseases. The company is supported by notable life science investors, positioning it for growth in the biopharmaceutical sector.

Xilio Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing innovative immunotherapies to enhance the immune system's ability to combat cancer. The company specializes in tumor-selective immunotherapies that leverage its proprietary technology to maximize the effectiveness of existing immuno-oncology treatments while minimizing side effects outside the tumor. Its lead product, XTX201, is designed to induce immune activity specifically within tumors, demonstrating improved antitumor efficacy. Xilio Therapeutics aims to deliver significant improvements in patient outcomes by utilizing its platform to create a pipeline of novel therapies, including tumor-activated cytokines, antibodies, and immune cell engagers, all targeted to optimize therapeutic effects within the tumor microenvironment. Founded in 2015 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, the company was previously known as Akrevia Therapeutics before rebranding in March 2020.

Catamaran Bio is a biotechnology company focused on developing allogeneic immune cell therapies, specifically CAR-NK cell therapies, aimed at treating solid tumors and other cancers. The company utilizes its Tailwind platform to engineer, expand, and process natural killer (NK) cells into off-the-shelf therapeutic products that can address significant unmet medical needs. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Catamaran Bio is committed to providing transformative treatments through genetic engineering of NK cells, enabling easier access for medical practitioners and patients in need of effective cancer therapies.

Be Biopharma, Inc. is focused on developing innovative therapeutics derived from engineered B-cells to address various diseases, including cancer, autoimmune disorders, and infectious diseases. Founded in 2020 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company aims to overcome significant challenges associated with traditional cell and gene therapies, such as the limitations of dosing, unpredictable reactions in patients, and the necessity of pre-treatment chemotherapy. By leveraging precision genome editing, Be Biopharma creates durable and effective cell therapies that can be administered without toxic conditioning, thereby improving treatment options for conditions like Hemophilia B and enhancing overall patient outcomes.

Palleon Pharmaceuticals is a biotechnology company that develops therapeutics targeting glycan-mediated immune regulation for the treatment of cancer and inflammatory diseases. Founded in 2015 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, the company specializes in creating glycoimmune checkpoint inhibitors, a novel class of drugs designed to enhance immune response against cancer. By integrating insights from global leaders in glycoscience and human immunology, Palleon aims to provide a broader array of combination therapies that not only address cancer but also combat resistance to traditional immuno-oncology treatments. Additionally, the company develops therapies for inflammatory diseases, including autoimmunity and fibrosis.

Enterome SA is a biopharmaceutical company based in Paris, France, with an additional office in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Founded in 2008, the company specializes in developing innovative disease management solutions that leverage the understanding of the gut microbiome. Enterome focuses on creating biomarkers, companion diagnostics, and therapeutics targeted at microbiome-related diseases, including inflammatory bowel diseases and metabolic disorders. The company’s OncoMimic technology addresses cancer by mimicking tumor-associated antigens, thereby inducing a strong immune response against solid tumors. Enterome's drug candidates are designed to modulate the immune system and are currently advancing through clinical trials, with several programs in Phase 2 targeting challenging cancers such as glioblastoma, adrenal malignancies, and colorectal cancer. The company has formed a strategic collaboration with Takeda Pharmaceutical Company to enhance its research and development efforts.

Amwell is a telehealth platform based in the United States that connects healthcare providers, insurers, patients, and innovators to enhance access to affordable and high-quality medical care. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Boston, the company offers a comprehensive platform to address various telehealth needs, including urgent and acute care, post-acute care, chronic care management, and healthy living. With over a decade of experience, Amwell serves more than 240 health systems, comprising 2,000 hospitals and 55 health plan partners, and reaches over 150 million individuals, including 36,000 employers. The platform supports both on-demand and scheduled consultations, providing solutions for primary care, specialty consults, and chronic care programs like musculoskeletal and dermatology care.

Cerevance LLC is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative therapeutics for neurological and psychiatric disorders, including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and other chronic neurodegenerative conditions. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Cambridge, United Kingdom, the company utilizes its NETSseq platform to profile specific brain cell types, including neurons and glial cells, using a repository of over 15,000 human brain tissue samples. This platform provides detailed expression and epigenetic data, allowing Cerevance to identify promising therapeutic targets for central nervous system diseases. Through its research, the company aims to advance new medicines that can potentially address the underlying mechanisms of these debilitating conditions.

Xilio Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing innovative immunotherapies to enhance the immune system's ability to combat cancer. The company specializes in tumor-selective immunotherapies that leverage its proprietary technology to maximize the effectiveness of existing immuno-oncology treatments while minimizing side effects outside the tumor. Its lead product, XTX201, is designed to induce immune activity specifically within tumors, demonstrating improved antitumor efficacy. Xilio Therapeutics aims to deliver significant improvements in patient outcomes by utilizing its platform to create a pipeline of novel therapies, including tumor-activated cytokines, antibodies, and immune cell engagers, all targeted to optimize therapeutic effects within the tumor microenvironment. Founded in 2015 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, the company was previously known as Akrevia Therapeutics before rebranding in March 2020.

BiomX discovers and develops innovative microbiome therapeutics. The Company's mission is to develop novel therapeutics for preventing and treating diseases in which microbiome imbalances have been implicated. BiomX's microbiome modulation technologies are based on the cutting-edge innovative research of its scientific collaborators: Professor Rotem Sorek, PhD and Dr. Eran Elinav, MD, PhD both of the Weizmann Institute of Science and Professor Timothy K. Lu, MD, PhD of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Ribon Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Lexington, Massachusetts, focused on developing novel cancer therapies that target monoPARP proteins, which are essential regulators of cancer survival mechanisms. Established in 2015, Ribon is leveraging insights from its scientific founders and an experienced management team to create a proprietary drug discovery platform aimed at understanding the molecular actions and biological functions of monoPARPs. This platform enables the development of small molecule inhibitors designed to disrupt cancer cells' abilities to withstand stress, potentially leading to innovative treatments for cancer and other diseases. The company is supported by notable life science investors, positioning it for growth in the biopharmaceutical sector.

Cerevance LLC is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative therapeutics for neurological and psychiatric disorders, including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and other chronic neurodegenerative conditions. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Cambridge, United Kingdom, the company utilizes its NETSseq platform to profile specific brain cell types, including neurons and glial cells, using a repository of over 15,000 human brain tissue samples. This platform provides detailed expression and epigenetic data, allowing Cerevance to identify promising therapeutic targets for central nervous system diseases. Through its research, the company aims to advance new medicines that can potentially address the underlying mechanisms of these debilitating conditions.

Portal Instruments, Inc. is a clinical-stage medical device company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializing in needle-free drug delivery systems. Founded in 2012, the company designs and manufactures jet injectors that administer medications through the skin using a narrow stream, allowing for precise delivery at specific depths and volumes. This innovative technology aims to enhance the patient experience by providing a painless, silent, and safe alternative to traditional needles and syringes. Portal Instruments' platform is compatible with a wide range of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and is designed to accommodate various medical, animal, agricultural, and cosmetic applications. The company's goal is to become the standard for modern drug delivery, transforming how medications are administered to patients with chronic diseases.

Palleon Pharmaceuticals is a biotechnology company that develops therapeutics targeting glycan-mediated immune regulation for the treatment of cancer and inflammatory diseases. Founded in 2015 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, the company specializes in creating glycoimmune checkpoint inhibitors, a novel class of drugs designed to enhance immune response against cancer. By integrating insights from global leaders in glycoscience and human immunology, Palleon aims to provide a broader array of combination therapies that not only address cancer but also combat resistance to traditional immuno-oncology treatments. Additionally, the company develops therapies for inflammatory diseases, including autoimmunity and fibrosis.

BiomX discovers and develops innovative microbiome therapeutics. The Company's mission is to develop novel therapeutics for preventing and treating diseases in which microbiome imbalances have been implicated. BiomX's microbiome modulation technologies are based on the cutting-edge innovative research of its scientific collaborators: Professor Rotem Sorek, PhD and Dr. Eran Elinav, MD, PhD both of the Weizmann Institute of Science and Professor Timothy K. Lu, MD, PhD of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Cerevance LLC is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative therapeutics for neurological and psychiatric disorders, including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and other chronic neurodegenerative conditions. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Cambridge, United Kingdom, the company utilizes its NETSseq platform to profile specific brain cell types, including neurons and glial cells, using a repository of over 15,000 human brain tissue samples. This platform provides detailed expression and epigenetic data, allowing Cerevance to identify promising therapeutic targets for central nervous system diseases. Through its research, the company aims to advance new medicines that can potentially address the underlying mechanisms of these debilitating conditions.

Ariad Pharmaceuticals, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is an oncology-focused biotechnology company dedicated to the discovery, development, and commercialization of innovative cancer treatments. The company is known for its drug Iclusig (ponatinib), a tyrosine kinase inhibitor approved for adult patients with chronic myeloid leukemia and Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Additionally, Ariad is developing Brigatinib, aimed at treating non-small cell lung cancer, and AP32788, which targets non-small cell lung cancer and other solid tumors. Iclusig is marketed through specialty pharmacies in the United States. Ariad also has licensing agreements with Medinol Ltd. to develop medical devices related to its drug ridaforolimus. Founded in 1991, Ariad Pharmaceuticals operates as a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. as of February 2017.

Cerevance LLC is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative therapeutics for neurological and psychiatric disorders, including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and other chronic neurodegenerative conditions. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Cambridge, United Kingdom, the company utilizes its NETSseq platform to profile specific brain cell types, including neurons and glial cells, using a repository of over 15,000 human brain tissue samples. This platform provides detailed expression and epigenetic data, allowing Cerevance to identify promising therapeutic targets for central nervous system diseases. Through its research, the company aims to advance new medicines that can potentially address the underlying mechanisms of these debilitating conditions.

Mersana Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializing in the development of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) for cancer treatment. The company utilizes its proprietary biodegradable polymer platform, Dolaflexin, to create a pipeline of ADC product candidates aimed at addressing oncology indications with significant unmet needs. Its lead candidate, XMT-1536, is currently in Phase I clinical trials targeting NaPi2b for the treatment of ovarian cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, and other rare conditions. Mersana is also advancing additional candidates, including XMT-1660, targeting B7-H4, and XMT-2056, a STING agonist ADC, both designed to improve tolerability and therapeutic outcomes. The company has established strategic partnerships with Merck KGaA and Asana BioSciences to further develop its ADC candidates. Founded in 2005, Mersana Therapeutics aims to deliver innovative treatments to patients through its advanced research and development efforts.

Millennium Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company that engages in the research, development, and commercialization of medicines for the treatment of cancer in the United States and internationally. It develops and markets VELCADE for injection, a cancer therapy for the treatment of patients with multiple myeloma and relapsed mantle cell lymphoma. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts with facilities in San Diego, San Francisco, Tsukuba, and Osaka. As of May 13, 2008, Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.