A123 Systems

Fraunhofer USA is a prominent research and development organization dedicated to advancing technology through collaboration with industry, universities, and government entities across various sectors. With technology hubs located in the Midwest, Northeast, and Mid-Atlantic regions, the organization focuses on applied research in critical areas such as materials science, microelectronics, and life sciences. As part of the global Fraunhofer Network, Fraunhofer USA leverages its expertise to provide innovative solutions that address pressing challenges in fields such as bioeconomy, digital healthcare, and climate technologies. The organization actively engages in partnerships to facilitate the transfer of research from the lab to the market, fostering technological advancements for clients of all sizes. Generated from the website

RTI International, based in Dearborn, MI, is an independent nonprofit research institute committed to enhancing the human condition through innovative research. Their diverse research areas include developing disease treatments, investigating environmental impacts on human health, and implementing climate change strategies to promote health equity and community well-being worldwide. Generated from their business information

Asterand plc is the leading global supplier of high quality, well characterized human tissue and human tissue-based research services to drug discovery scientists. Our mission is to provide human based solutions to accelerate the identification and validation of drug targets and enhance the selection of drug candidates with an increased likelihood of clinical success.Asterand plc has a well established human tissue heritage, having been formed in 2006 through the merger of Asterand ( founded 2000 ), a human tissue biorepository and Pharmagene ( founded 1996 ) a human tissue-based drug discovery company. Our expertise has been further strengthened following the acquisition of BioSeek in February 2010. BioSeek ( founded 2000 ) brings proprietary, primary cell-based models of human disease biology that provide early insight into human pharmacological and toxicological properties of compounds through comparison of resulting data profiles with an established and growing database of profiles for known compounds.With this background and capibility in human tissue procurement, characterization and research, Asterand is uniquely positioned to provide a comprehensive approach to meet the research needs of pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. From our offices in Royston ( UK ), Detroit ( MI ) and San Francisco ( CA ) we have more than 100 employees focused on providing services and products to accelerate drug discovery research from target identification through to compound evaluation and drug safety.