Axion BioSystems

Axion BioSystems’ suite of live-cell analysis tools offers next-generation solutions for continuous, noninvasive monitoring of in vitro cell models on your benchtop or inside your incubator. From investigating disease mechanisms in neurology and cardiology to developing lifesaving immunotherapies and antivirals, Axion’s award-winning products are designed to accelerate scientific breakthroughs and transform therapeutic development from discovery to manufacturing.   Since launching the revolutionary Maestro multielectrode array (MEA) system in 2008, Axion has continuously expanded its offerings, introducing the premier live-cell analyzer Maestro Z in 2019 and the automated live-cell Omni imager in 2023. Featuring real-time, label-free monitoring, powerful software, and scalable throughput, discover how Axion’s user-friendly tools can simplify the workflow in any academic, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical lab.   Promoting a culture of collaboration, innovation, inclusivity, and customer commitment, Axion BioSystems has more than 180 employees worldwide and is headquartered in the tech hub of Atlanta, Georgia, USA. 

Annexon Biosciences

Annexon (Nasdaq: ANNX) is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing a new class of complement medicines for patients with classical complement-mediated autoimmune, neurodegenerative, and ophthalmic disorders of the body, brain, and eye. The company’s pipeline is based on its platform technology addressing a broad spectrum of well-researched classical complement-mediated autoimmune and neurodegenerative diseases triggered by aberrant activation of C1q, the initiating molecule of the classical complement pathway. Annexon is advancing a portfolio of innovative product candidates designed to block the activity of C1q and the entire classical complement pathway: ANX005 (intravenous administration), ANX007 (intravitreal administration), and ANX009 (subcutaneous administration). Annexon is deploying a disciplined, biomarker-driven strategy designed to improve the probability of technical success of its portfolio. For more information, visit www.annexonbio.com.

Olema Oncology

Olema Oncology is a cancer medicines company dedicated to impacting breast cancer and beyond. Our lead program, palazestrant (OP-1250), is a differentiated oral medicine known as a complete estrogen receptor antagonist (CERAN) initially in development for metastatic breast cancer. Our pipeline also includes OP-3136, a potent, selective oral inhibitor of the KAT6 pathway. At Olema, we are building a focused team committed to our mission with intention and clarity. Working alongside a talented, passionate group of leaders and advisors, we strive to create better medicines that aim to help patients feel better, longer. For more information, visit us at www.olema.com.

ocugen

Ocugen, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing novel gene and cell therapies and vaccines that improve health and offer hope for patients across the globe. We are making an impact on patient’s lives through courageous innovation—forging new scientific paths that harness our unique intellectual and human capital. Our breakthrough modifier gene therapy platform has the potential to treat multiple retinal diseases with a single product, and we are advancing research in infectious diseases to support public health and orthopedic diseases to address unmet medical needs.

Mersana Therapeutics

At Mersana, we have a passion for advancing therapies to make a significant impact in the lives of people living with cancer. Mersana Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of novel antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) and driven by the knowledge that patients are waiting for new treatment options. The company has developed proprietary cytotoxic (Dolasynthen) and immunostimulatory (Immunosynthen) ADC platforms that are generating a pipeline of wholly-owned and partnered product candidates with the potential to treat a range of cancers. Its pipeline includes XMT-1660, a Dolasynthen ADC targeting B7-H4, and XMT-2056, an Immunosynthen ADC targeting a novel epitope of human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2).