BIOZONA 2009

Abraxis BioScience is a fully integrated global biotechnology company dedicated to the discovery, development and delivery of next-generation therapeutics and core technologies that offer patients safer and more effective treatments for cancer and other critical illnesses. The company’s portfolio includes the world’s first and only protein-bound chemotherapeutic compound (ABRAXANE), which is based on the company’s proprietary tumor targeting technology known as the nabTM platform. The first FDA approved product to use this nabTM platform, ABRAXANE, was launched in 2005 for the treatment of breast cancer after the failure of prior chemotherapy for metastatic disease. ABRAXANE is currently in various stages of investigation for the treatment of the following cancers: first-line metastatic breast, non-small cell lung, melanoma, pancreatic and ovarian. Abraxis trades on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol ABII. For more information about the company and its products, please visit www.abraxisbio.com

Aerotek is a leading employment agency providing technical, professional and industrial recruiting and staffing services. Aerotek has a long history of customized recruiting and placement solutions. Aerotek Scientific, a division of Aerotek Inc. finds and places qualified scientific professionals in the biotech, pharmaceutical, chemical, healthcare, government, consumer products and medical device industries. For more information check out www.aerotek.com or for a list of current openings, go to www.thingamajob.com.

Arizona CURE (Citizens United for Research and Employment) is a grassroots organization dedicated to educating the public about the benefits of bioscience. We are committed to furthering opportunities for companies involved in biomedical and bioagricultural issues to communicate with Arizonans about this important work. Originally founded in 2006 to voice grassroots support for Covance, which has recently built a medical research facility in Chandler, we now promote Arizona as a major bioscience hub.

ARL is a group of researchers solving critical scientific problems and generating knowledge for the future. The organization’s structure and values promote innovation through dynamic interdisciplinary collaborations. Operating units include: Arizona Initiative for the Biology of Complex Disease, Biomedical Engineering, Center for Insect Science, Evelyn F. McKnight Brain Institute, Microcirculation, Neural   System, Memory and Aging, Neurobiology, and Nuclear Reactor Laboratory. In addition, the ARL Biotechnology Division provides core services available to both the private and public sectors on a fee-for-service basis, these include: Bioinformatics Genomics, Human Genotyping, Cytometry, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, and Spectroscopy and Optical Imaging.

AZBio, the recognized statewide bioscience industry trade association, seeks to unify, empower and advance its member organizations, allowing them to benefit individually by acting collectively. AZBio now hosts the Arizona Biosciences Enterprise Portal! Partly funded by the Flinn Foundation and created by the Office of Economic Development of the University of Arizona, the portal and the maps for Flagstaff, Phoenix and Tucson provide worldwide access to the industry and its allied services. Visit www.azbio.org and click on the “Bio Companies” tab.

The mission of the AZBio Resource Network is to provide a network of professional consultants with various areas of specialization within the life sciences industry, to act as a referral source to AZBio member companies. We use our skills and talents to help pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device and diagnostic companies to grow and prosper while supporting educational initiatives of AZBio. For more information visit www.azbio.org and click on the “AZBio Resource Network” tab. This is a newly created group looking for additional independent resources to join us and assist in our mission. Please stop by our table to say hello, obtain more information and exchange ideas. We look forward to seeing you.

BDO Seidman, LLP is a national professional services firm providing assurance, tax, financial advisory and consulting services to a wide range of publicly traded and privately held companies. Guided by core values including, competence, honesty and integrity, professionalism, dedication, responsibility and accountability for almost 100 years, BDO Seidman provides quality service and leadership through the active involvement of its experienced and committed professionals. BDO Seidman’s 37 offices and more than 400 independent alliance firms nationwide services clients as a Member Firm of BDO International, BDO Seidman serves clients by leveraging a global network of 1,095 offices in 110 countries. BDO Seidman, LLP, 2201 E. Camelback Road, Suite 360, Phoenix, AZ 85016, (602) 956-3400 www.bdo.com

The BIO5 Institute at The University of Arizona (UA) is at the leading edge of life sciences research, bringing together faculty and other researchers from five disciplines to tackle complex biology-based problems affecting humanity today. These exceptional researchers from agriculture, medicine, pharmacy, basic science and engineering are finding new, collaborative ways to address world hunger while preserving the environment, and diagnose, treat and prevent disease. BIO5 teams with the UA Office of Technology Transfer to facilitate connections between researchers and industry that translate university research to the marketplace where it can directly and more quickly impact people. A third aspect of BIO5’s mission is a commitment to training the next generation of scientists. BIO5’s K-12 outreach programs impact hundreds of teachers and tens of thousands of students throughout the state every year.

The Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University pursues research to create personalized medical diagnostics and treatments, outpace infectious disease, clean the environment, develop alternative energy sources, and secure a safer world. Using a team approach that fuses the biosciences with nanoscale engineering and advanced computing, the Biodesign Institute collaborates with academic, industrial and governmental organizations globally to accelerate these discoveries to market. The institute also educates future scientists by providing hands-on laboratory research for more than 200 students per semester.

Catapult Bio is an independent, not-for-profit organization that drives economic development through commercialization of late stage basic and applied research in the life sciences, specifically inthe areas of diagnostics, therapeutics, devices, and services. The organization is dedicated to creating new programs that bridge the expertise and funding gaps to efficiently enhance and develop technology into commercially available products and services. Late stage research from research organizations, existing companies, and entrepreneurs will be sought and managed by Catapult Bio™ with the objective of driving technologies into licenses or creating new companies utilizing the new technology.

Chandler’s roots started in biosciences with the founder of the community on the cutting edge of biotechnology, even as Arizona became a state. Chandler is investing significant resources to ensure superior infrastructure and a great location for companies to do business. Located on the premiere 101 Science and Technology Corridor, Chandler provides easy access to ASU, UofA, research hospitals and Chandler’s internationally recognized biotechnology companies that have already discovered all that Chandler has to offer. This is one reason why Covance, one of the world’s largest and most comprehensive drug development services companies, providing preclinical and clinical development for pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, calls Chandler home. Other technology related companies in Chandler include Intel, Marvell Technologies, Amkor, Avnet, Heraeus, Magnum Medical, Sensys Medical, Microchip Technologies, Radiant Research and Analyze Inc. www.chandleraz.gov/ED

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DPR Construction, Inc., (www.dprinc.com) is a unique technical builder with a passion for results. Ranked #2 in Engineering News Record as one of the largest Life Science Builders in the Nation, DPR provides the technical DPR specializes in Life Sciences, Advanced Technology, Healthcare, Corporate Office and Sustainable projects. A privately held, employee-owned company, DPR has grown to 2,500 employees and posted more than $1.5 billion in annual revenue since it’s founding in 1990. As the 9th largest local builder with national capabilities, DPR has been “building great things” in Phoenix since 1994.

GlobalMedia provides cutting-edge telemedicine equipment, peripherals, and software for doctors and hospitals, which allow rapid and accurate patient diagnosis and empower medical professionals to begin treatment sooner, all via remote medical imaging and video. GlobalMedia’s innovative technology has a proven track record of reliability and ease of use, and is expanding the geographic reach of healthcare professionals.

Companies like yours are innovators in the advancement of bioscience solutions throughout Arizona and around the world. Whether your biotechnology company is an incubator or a market leader, HUB International has the resources to meet your needs. As the 10th largest global insurance broker, HUB International is among an elite few that understands your risks and exposures. Our Biotechnology Practice offers comprehensive insurance and risk management solutions to meet the complex needs of biotechnology companies.

Our robust offering includes:

• Employee benefits purchasing programs,

• Property & casualty insurance,

• Directors & Officers liability insurance,

• Financial services and risk management solutions, including business continuation planning.

HUB Southwest is pleased to offer exclusive programs for AZBio Members.

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The Keller Center for Imaging Innovation is 5000 square feet of space dedicated entirely to imaging research, located on the campus of Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center and the Barrow Neurological Institute. Also included in the center is a whole body 3-Tesla GE MRI scanner dedicated entirely to research. The Keller Center is intended to bring together clinical, academic, and industry expertise to produce robust clinical imaging technology and bring it to market. Towards that end, it houses BNI imaging scientists, ASU engineering faculty, and engineers from GE Healthcare.

Lancaster Laboratories’ Innovative Scientific Solutions Lancaster Laboratories is one of the world’s largest commercial laboratories, providing innovative scientific solutions to pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical customers worldwide. For a seamless service experience, customers team with scientists and project managers throughout the outsourcing process from testing to monthly reports to 24-hour online data access at LabAccess.com. Harmonized laboratory services at U.S. and Ireland sites as well as Professional Scientific Staffing services at customers’ sites further broaden global drug development services. Visit lancasterlabs.com for more information.

The Luther Law Firm specializes in protecting our client’s intellectual property, we have many years experience in the areas of bio tech, life sciences in general and medical devices. Recently we have expanded our firm and now offer a full range of legal support for our clients who are entrepreneurs or small businesses. We work with experienced attorneys who are passionate about their field who may have commitments that preclude them from working full time. By utilizing this talent pool we are able to provide our clients with the highest quality service at a reasonable cost.

MPI Research focuses on providing comprehensive preclinical and early clinical development research to pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, animal health, and chemical companies. It is our goal to ensure high quality, on-time research that adds value to our sponsors’ efforts to discover, develop, and enhance products in a regulated environment.

MedImmune, a leading biotechnology company wholly owned by AstraZeneca is dedicated to advancing science and medicine to help people live better lives. Our company has historically been committed to developing novel drug compounds within the areas of infectious diseases, with a focus on pediatrics conditions, inflammatory disease and oncology.

The Neurosurgery Research (NSR) Department of the Barrow Neurological Institute at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center is a world class 10,000 sq.ft. facility specializing mainly in neuroscience research and development, but also in other medical and scientific specialties, both applied and basic. It comprises state-of-the-art facilities for surgery, technology development and testing, cadaver dissection, pre-clinical and virtual imaging, and medical project management. NSR has been a lead interface with academic, institutional, and industry partners extending from large, well-known companies to start-up ventures within Arizona, across the United States, and abroad, including the development and results required by industry and the FDA for preclinical trials in various medical specialties. Associated with one of the finest hospitals in the world, NSR is internationally known for physician and medical specialist education programs (large and small groups), including development, planning, and logistics management for specialized practical and surgical training events, courses, and conferences.

Penn is a leading provider of fully integrated and cost effective pharmaceutical development and custom manufacturing services to the international health care industry. Penn’s services support a fast and effective route from clinic to market. Penn provides unparalleled service offerings, developed over its 28 year trading history, which are individually excellent and compelling in combination.

• Formulation and Analytical Development

• Clinical trial supplies manufacturing, packaging, storage, distribution, and inventory management

• Specialized custom manufacturing, from pilot to commercial batch sizes

• CMC Consultancy

• Qualified Person (QP) Services

Penn has global reach through an international sales force and strategic alliances for its services offered from its single site operation.

Project Leadership Services (PLS) is in the business of fixing projects via proven process and applied leadership. 

• PLS is an expert in dealing with complex, multi-functional, high-impact projects. Our sweet spot is

the intersection between technology and business needs.

• Our leaders have extensive experience in highly regulated industries – including medical devices,

energy, military and food.

• We are specialists at leading and managing teams to deliver projects on-time, on-budget and to-requirements.

• PLS was founded in 1998 on three tenets which guide the business every day

• Clients receive more value than they pay for;

• Our leaders – with extensive, hands-on experience – choose PLS because of the unique, professional environment;

• We give back at least 1.5% of our top line the community each year – in 2008; that increased to

2.5% due to the number of people suffering in this economy.

 

SenesTech, a platform biotechnology company, located in Flagstaff, specializes in humane animal population management. SenesTech is conducting cutting-edge research, advancing efforts in wildlife population management and developing companion animal chemical spay technology. This technology is the first of its kind in the world and has been refined to achieve follicle depletion without causing adverse side effects and is environmentally neutral, so it will not affect the food chain. Over half of the worlds 6 billion people rely on rice as a primary food source and Southeast Asia produces over 84% of this resource. Today, much of the Southeast Asian rice crop is damaged by rodents. SenesTech is applying their technology these Rice Rats. Their initial product, ContraPestTM, rat population. A mere 10% increase in rice production will feed an additional 380 million people. Senestech.com ; CityofInnovation.com

TGen Drug Development Services (TD2), an affiliate of the Translational Genomics Research Institute, delivers comprehensive drug development services in oncology. Service offerings include: in vitro cell viability assays, in vivo single agent and combination efficacy evaluation, regulatory submissions and innovative clinical trial design, coordination and management. TD2 strives to be the service provider of choice for the development of early stage, targeted oncology agents from discovery through Phase I and IIa clinical trials.

UNIConnect will help AZBio members succeed through comprehensive laboratory information and process management solutions for the science and business of biotechnology. The core product UNIFlow™ provides users ownership. UNIFlow™ has unique sample and process tracking capabilities and was developed to serve the life science industries of biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, emphasizing personalized medicine, molecular diagnostics, biomolecular research and development. Customers depend on UNIFlow’s power to track the complex laboratory processes of these disciplines at the level required for productivity, quality and regulatory compliance.

VWR is a world wide distributor of laboratory supplies, equipment, furniture, chemicals, and safety supplies, representing several thousand manufacturers. Headquartered in West Chester, PA, VWR has a strong local presence in Arizona, with a Service Center in Tempe and several local sales representatives and product specialists.

World Courier is the most trusted name in specialized transportation. World Courier has set the standard for speed, reliability and personalized service for shippers demanding schedules. We specialize in the handling of your critical temperature sensitive shipments worldwide, providing the fastest door/door transport available.