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Acorda Therapeutics is a publicly traded (NASDAQ: ACOR) biotechnology company whose mission is to develop therapies that restore neurological function and improve the lives of people with neurological disorders. We started our company in 1995 as a network of scientists, physicians and business people with a common belief that sharing ideas and information could lead to innovative medical advances for people with neurological disorders. We have since evolved into a commercial-stage biotechnology company, successfully developing and commercializing important therapies that advance the care of people affected by neurological conditions. We achieve our goals by: • investing in research and development • collaborating closely with the patient, medical and scientific communities • retaining employees with compassion and commitment Acorda has been voted one of the best companies to work for in New York for the past five years in a row, as a result of our dynamic environment, strong corporate culture, significant emphasis on research and development, and a robust product pipeline. We are positioned to be an industry leader, poised for exceptional growth.
Tango Therapeutics is a biotechnology company discovering and developing novel medicines targeting cancer vulnerabilities to deliver transformational new therapies for patients. Tango was launched in 2017 with a $55 million Series A investment from Third Rock Ventures. The company has established a robust product engine that leverages advances in DNA sequencing and CRISPR-based target discovery to generate breakthrough medicines that have the potential to provide deeper, more sustained benefit than today`s targeted therapies, and extend the benefit of available immuno-oncology agents. Tango Therapeutics is focused on three areas of drug development, each in well-defined patient populations currently lacking effective treatment options, and each with hallmarks of cancer that have not been targeted yet. These include: loss of tumor suppressor gene function; multiple oncogenic drivers; and immune evasion. What fuels each of Tango`s programs is an increasingly sophisticated ability to utilize synthetic lethality - the interaction between two genes that causes cell death when both are inactivated. In cancer cells, one of these genes is inactivated by mutation; the other will be inactivated by a drug. This approach leaves normal cells largely unaffected, with the potential to greatly enhance anti-tumor efficacy and reduce associated toxicity. Tango`s success will be driven by its depth of understanding of the genetic subtypes of cancer, and corresponding insights into novel drug targets and combinations uniquely relevant to each subtype. By shaping discovery efforts in this way, Tango has the potential to reach the clinic quickly, and with a clear plan for identifying the patients most likely to benefit from each new treatment, an approach that could increase both speed and probability of success in translating novel target discoveries into transformational new medicines for patients.
BioInnovation Capital invests in the most promising life science companies in residence at premier co-working laboratory facilities where our partners are on-site every day. As the first investment platform to knit together a national network of co-working laboratories, we have a unique lens and an unparalleled position from which to invest. Our partners are located in: Cambridge, MA (BioLabs and LabCentral); Durham, North Carolina (BioLabs North Carolina); San Francisco, and San Diego, CA (BioLabs San Diego). Our perspective is characterized by superb access to key innovators in academia, as well as to the corporate partners who are likely eventual homes for our investments. The geographic nature of innovation hubs and our overlapping network of facilities and resources, supports the formation of stellar companies from the most powerful universities, research institutions, hospitals and corporations in our sector.
Kiromic BioPharma, Inc. is a clinical-stage, fully integrated biotherapeutics company using our proprietary DIAMOND® artificial intelligence (AI) platform to discover and develop cell and gene therapies with a therapeutic focus on immuno-oncology and other diseases. Kiromic is in the process of developing a multi-indication allogeneic CAR-T cell therapy that exploits the natural potency of Gamma Delta T-cells to target solid cancers. From our heritage as a cancer vaccine development company, Kiromic is focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing novel immuno-oncology applications through its robust product pipeline. Our pipeline development is leveraged through the Company`s proprietary target discovery engine called "DIAMOND," where big data science meets target identification to dramatically compress the man-years and billions of drug development dollars required to develop a live drug.
Broncus Medical, Inc. is a well-funded, commercial stage company based in San Jose, CA. The Company`s mission is to deliver navigation, diagnostic & therapeutic technologies to treat patients with lung disease. The Company has a comprehensive intellectual property portfolio with over 75 patents including those issued, licensed, and pending. Along with Broncus Medical`s focus on technological advancements, it is committed to providing outstanding value to patients, healthcare professionals, investors and employees.