Kelly McKee

Center for Global Health Innovation, Inc. is a member of Georgia Bio, a non-profit life sciences association in Georgia. The non-profit company is based in Atlanta, GA. Georgia Bio works with various organizations to shape public policy, improve access to innovative technologies, and grow Georgia's life sciences economy. The CEO of the company is Maria Thacker-Goethe.

Global Factory, Inc. provides collaborative manufacturing execution systems. The firm's software gather, organize & analyze demand, production & quality data from various sources and monitor key indicators & execute business processes to control, manage & optimize distributed manufacturing operations. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

Emergent Travel Health, Inc. develops vaccines against infectious diseases. The firm develops vaccines against typhoid, cholera, hepatitis, anthrax, and other infectious diseases. Its proprietary adenoviral-based technology platform enables the rapid development of oral vaccines that can target viral or bacterial protein antigen. The company was founded by Kenneth Kelley and Daniel R. Henderson in 2007 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

PNP Therapeutics, Inc. operates as a biopharmaceutical company which develops a platform technology and proprietary products for the treatment of cancer. It offers E. coli purine nucleoside phosphorylase that work with nucleoside prodrugs generating active metabolites with anti-tumor activity. The company was founded by William B. Parker and Eric J. Sorscher and is headquartered in Birmingham, AL.

Aruna Bio, Inc. manufactures and provides neural stem cells. Its products include neuronet pure human neurons screening kit, neuronet pure human neurons discovery kit, co-culture kit hastropro-neuronet, hastropro human astrocytes kit and motor neurons GFP+htscreening kit. The company was founded by James Stice and Steven L. Stice in 2003 and is headquartered in Athens, GA.

BioReliance Corp. provides testing and manufacturing services to pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies. It provides outsourced services to customers from most healthcare disciplines, including pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical and chemical companies in the world. The firm also provides safety testing services focused on the rapidly growing biologics sector of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. The company enables emerging and clinical stage companies who may lack the staff, expertise and financial resources to conduct many aspects of product development in-house. BioReliance was founded by Charles E. Bender in 1947 and is headquartered in Rockville, MD.

RiversEdge BioVentures LLC engages in identifying and acquiring existing commercialized assets that are undervalued. The company was founded by David A. Dodd and is headquartered in Beaufort, SC.

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is a non-profit organization dedicated to saving lives and providing hope to those affected by suicide. The company is based in New York, NY, with a public policy office in Washington, D.C. The organization has local chapters in all 50 states and offers programs and events nationwide. AFSP creates a culture that is knowledgeable about mental health through education and community programs, advocates for suicide prevention through research and public policy, and provides support for those affected by suicide. If you are concerned that someone may be considering suicide, the AFSP provides resources and guidance on how to talk to someone who may be struggling with their mental health. The CEO of the company is Robert Gebbia.

Cordex Pharma, Inc. is a specialty pharmaceutical company that develops new cardiovascular medicines based upon the emerging pharmacology of adenosine 5'-triphosphate (ATP) and nitric oxide (NO). These two molecules play critical roles in cellular metabolism and signal transduction, the manipulation of which constitute novel therapeutic modalities for the treatment of major cardiovascular disorders. Cordex Pharma was founded on February 9, 1996 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.

Cornell University is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and post graduate programs. It was founded in 1865 and is based in Ithaca, NY.

American Chemistry Council, Inc. operates as a trade association providing research services and promotes business interests. It represents companies engaged in the business of chemistry. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Botanical Sciences, Inc. sells health and fitness supplements. It provides on-line sales services, direct distribution through participating weight-loss centers and licensed consignment agreements with local physician offices and clinics. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Tampa, FL.

Medtechwomen is a 501c3 organization that connects, educates, and inspires women in the medtech industry. The non-profit company is based in Redwood City, CA and was founded by Amy Belt Raimundo. The company is dedicated to promoting underrepresented medtech leaders of all races, ethnicities, and gender identities. The ultimate goal is to improve diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes by increasing diversity in the industry. Founded in 2010 by medtech executives, the organization aims to create an ongoing dialogue on the future of the industry.

Piedmont Healthcare provides primary care services for patients with access to comprehensive medical care, x-ray, CT scan, ultrasound, and other in-house laboratories. The company was founded by Floyd W. McRae and Ludwig Amster in 1905 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants provides vocational education in accounting. The company provides services to the accounting community, regulatory bodies, and other organizations. It also operates in Jersey City, Washington, and Lewisville. It was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.

Shionogi Pharma, Inc. manufactures pharmaceuticals. The company is headquartered in Alpharetta, GA.

Iconic Therapeutics, Inc. engages in the development of novel therapeutics for the treatment of serious eye disorders. Its product ICON-1, is a novel immune-conjugate fusion protein that works with the body’s immune system to address the root causes of inflammation and angiogenesis together, potentially altering the course of causes of blindness. The company was founded by Alan Garen, Kirk Dornbush, and Michael I. Sherman in 2003 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, CA.