Debbie Iampietro

BioSphere Medical, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets microsphere technology to medical applications. The company uses microsphere technology to develop its products for medical applications using embolotherapy techniques. It offers Embosphere Microspheres for uterine fibroids, hypervascularized tumors and other arteriovenous malformations, EmboGold Microspheres for Hypervascularized tumors and arteriovenous malformations, EmboCath Infusion Catheter and Segway Guidewire for peripheral embolization procedures and HepaSphere Microspheres for liver cancer. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Rockland, MA.

Verinata Health, Inc. focuses on maternal and fetal health. It develop and offer non-invasive tests for early identification of fetal chromosomal abnormalities. The firm's products include 'verifi' prenatal test, a non-invasive test that detects three primary aneuploidies for trisomies 21, 18 and 13 from a single maternal blood draw as early as 10 weeks and 'Monosomy X', a test for Turner syndrome. The company was founded by Michael D. Grisham and Richard P. Rava in 2001 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Akaza Research LLC provides open source clinical trial software solutions. The firm has developed and commercialized OpenClinica, the open source clinical trial data collection and management software platform. It offers support, training, and consulting services to customers. The company was founded in 2003 by Cal Collins and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA

PatientsLikeMe LLC operates online health communities for patients. The firm offers data and information on patients, treatments, symptoms and research. The company was founded by Benjamin Heywood, James Heywood and Jeff Cole in 2004 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

Cheetah Medical, Inc. develops and markets non-invasive blood monitoring system. The firm offers cheetah sensors, staling SV and cheetah nicom devices. It provides noninvasive hemodynamic monitoring technologies which are designed for use in critical care, operating room and emergency department settings for a wide variety of patient populations. The company was founded by Hanan Keren in 2000 and is headquartered in Newton Center, MA.

Cortek, Inc. develops and markets spinal products. Its products are used in the treatment of chronic back pain. It currently markets allografts and proprietary instrument systems for anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF), posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) and cervical fusion procedures. The company is headquartered in Dedham, MA.

Microsulis Medical Ltd. provides microwave technology for medical devices. It offers acculis microwave tissue ablation system that includes a range of products for the coagulation of soft tissue. The company was founded on August 1, 2007 and is headquartered in Kilmarnock, the United Kingdom.

Massachusetts Biotechnology Council is a premier life sciences and healthcare hub with over 1,600 members dedicated to preventing, treating, and curing diseases through transformative science and technology. The non-profit company is based in Cambridge, MA. MassBio works to advance policy and promote education while providing member programs, events, industry information, and services. The company's mission is to advance Massachusetts' leadership in the life sciences to grow the industry, add value to the healthcare system, and improve patient lives. Founded in 1985 by James P. Sherblom, the CEO is Kendalle Burlin O'Connell.

Part of INVO BioScience, Inc., Bio X Cell, Inc. develops therapeutics to treat infertility. The company is based in Beverly, MA. Bio X Cell was acquired by Emy's Salsa Aji Distribution Co., Inc. on February 25, 2009 for $48.27 million.

ProChon Biotech, Ltd. manufactures innovative growth factor-based therapies in regenerative medicine and orthopedics. The company was founded by Avner Yayon in 1995 and is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel.

AccuVein, Inc. provides medical imaging solutions. Its products include vein viewing system, extended reach powered wheel stand, unpowered wheel stand, and hands free solution. The company was founded by Ron P. Goldman on September 7, 2011 and is headquartered in Medford, NY.

Zimmer Autosport Ltd. operates as a car dealer. It offers new and used vehicles. The company is headquartered in Kamloops, Canada.

Massachusetts Biotechnology Education Foundation supports science and biotechnology education in Massachusetts through school programs and workforce training. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

iGan Partners (iGan Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 2010 by Sam Ifergan. The firm is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.