Rachel Brizek

Animas LLC manufactures and distributes external insulin pumps for diabetes patients. The company was founded on November 5, 1996 and is headquartered in West Chester, PA.

Founded in 2002, Othera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on developing treatments for ophthalmic diseases. Othera is also engaged in the discovery of a novel set of orally available compounds to address severe medical conditions including inflammatory and oncology-related diseases.

Aspire Bariatrics, Inc. provides a minimally-invasive and reversible weight loss solution. The firm operates as a medical device company which engages in the treatment of obesity with its non-surgical weight loss system, the AspireAssist. The company was founded by Samuel Klein, Moshe Shik and Stephen B. Solomon in 2005 and is headquartered in King of Prussia, PA.

Intact Vascular, Inc. develops products for minimally invasive peripheral vascular procedures. Its tack endovascular system is designed to optimize peripheral balloon angioplasty results in the treatment of peripheral artery disease and this technology will offer physicians a new treatment option for treating peripheral artery disease. The company was founded by Robert Mero Giasolli and Peter M. Schneider in 2011 and is headquartered in Wayne, PA.

University of Southern California is a private research university that mainly offers undergraduate, graduate & other higher education. The university was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Surgical Specialties Corp. manufactures medical products. It specializes in designing and manufacturing of surgical knives and wound closure products. The firm offers suture needles, sutures, microsurgical cutting instruments, eye garters, and ophthalmic cannulas. The company is headquartered in Westwood, MA.

Gyrus Medical Ltd. manufactures medical devices. It makes instruments used in minimally invasive surgical procedures which primarily focus on products used by general surgeons. The company is located in Cardiff, UK.

Luxar Corp. designs and makes surgical and cosmetic lasers and related products. The company is based in Bothell, WA. The company was founded by Katherine D. Crothall. Luxar was acquired by ESC Medical Systems Ltd. on March 12, 1997 for $84.70 million.

Peking University provides post-secondary education services. It offers undergraduate and graduate courses. It provides courses such as basic and applied sciences, social sciences and the humanities, sciences of medicine, management, and education. The company was founded by JiaNai Sun in 1898 and is headquartered in Beijing, China.

Liberty Venture Partners Inc. (Liberty Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 1996 by Karen Gryga, Thomas Morse and David J. Robkin. The firm is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

University of Akron provides public research education. Its programs include under graduate studies, graduate studies, international studies, law, and continuing education. The company was founded in 1870 and is headquartered in Akron, OH.

Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides information and knowledge services. It offers engineers and executives with information on technologies and professional development resources. The firm also organizes expositions and other industry-related events. The company was founded in 1932 and is headquartered in Southfield, MI.

Society of Petroleum Engineers, Inc. provides petroleum engineering services. The non-profit company is based in Allen, TX and has subsidiaries in United States, India and Canada.

Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. operates as a theatre. The company is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.

American Society For Quality, Inc. engages in promoting and advancing quality tools, principles and practices in their workplaces and communities. The company is headquartered in Milwaukee, WI.

Greater Reading Chamber of Commerce & Industry operates as a non-profit and business organization. It serves as a catalyst for economic growth that helps both small and large businesses. The company is headquartered in Reading, PA.

Xanitos, Inc. provides hospital housekeeping services. It services include employee training, quality assurance, work loading, laundry management, linen distribution, and patient transport. The company was founded by Graeme A. Crothall in 2008 and is headquartered in Newtown Square, PA.

Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern PA engages in linking early-stage technology firms and established manufacturers with funding, people, technology, universities and other resources. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Bethlehem, PA.

Lungpacer Medical, Inc. engages in the development of therapeutic solutions for critically ill patients who require mechanical ventilation. It offers Lungpacer Diaphragm Pacing Therapy, a system designed for preserving or restoring strength of the diaphragm muscle. The company was founded by Andy Hoffer in 2009 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

Tower Health operates as a hospital. Its medical care include prevention, screenings and education, clinical services, surgeries and rehabilitation. It also offer wellness programs and public health services. The company is headquartered in West Reading, PA.

Part of Ameren Corp., CILCO is a company that provides liquefied petroleum gas production and distribution services. The company is based in Lowpoint, IL.