Carl-Gustaf Johansson

Newron Sweden AB is a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the development of novel therapies for the treatment of disorders of the central nervous systems. The company was founded by Jonas Cristopher Frisen and Ann Marie Janson in 1998 and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.

EffRx Inc. is an innovative company that exploits drug delivery technologies to improve the efficacy and tolerability of existing approved compounds with a focus on drugs, with high commercial potential and once developed partner these products with established pharmaceutical companies. Their goal is to become a global provider of products, based on alternative drug delivery technologies for both the prescription and OTC markets, by applying their technologies to well established proven compounds and developing reformulated products with reduced gastrointestinal side effects, better absorption and faster onset of action. Thereby generating better products for patients in a cost effective manner. The primary focus and the leading project is to introduce EX101 (a proprietary effervescent alendronate) in markets worldwide, capitalizing on the unique intellectual property position of the combined EffRx patents and the patents exclusively licensed from Merck & Co.

Avaris was founded in 2001 by research teams at the Karolinska Institute and Karolinska Innovations AB. The company is based on four proprietary technology platforms within cell and gene therapy. Avaris drives the research development and commercialization of new therapies in close collaboration with the founders, research teams, and strategic partners. The company is well positioned in cell and gene therapy field for chronic infections, cancer and inherited diseases. Avaris vision is to become the number one supplier of individualized cell and gene therapy treatments in northern Europe. In order to reach this goal it is exploring possibilities to acquire, or in license cell therapy technologies that complement the in house growth. Avaris is also open to partnering possibilities.

AstraZeneca R&D Boston, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets prescription pharmaceutical drugs. The company is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

IMED AB is focused on the development and commercialization of fully human monoclonal antibodies for treatment of immune disorders and diseases such as ischemia/reperfusion injury, HIV and cancer. IMED’s unique antibodies modulate the natural process of cell death called apoptosis by selective and specific blocking or induction of central signaling pathways. IMED AB is a privately owned biotechnology company funded by Karolinska Development and LinkMed AB and intends to out-license its products to pharmaceutical companies.

EffRx Pharmaceuticals SA manufactures and distributes specialty pharmaceutical products. The firm's focus areas include metabolic bone disease, oncology supportive care, pediatric medication, and medical support to companies in life cycle management. It also engages in licensing agreements and distribution and commercialization partnerships. The company was founded by Christer Ros?n in 1998 and is headquartered in Freienbach, Switzerland.