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ARCA biopharma is focused on developing genetically targeted therapies for cardiovascular diseases. Gencaro (bucindolol hydrochloride), the company’s lead product candidate, is an investigational, pharmacologically unique beta-blocker and mild vasodilator that is being developed for atrial…

Agenus is a biotechnology company engaged in the development of treatments for cancers and infectious diseases. The company’s focus is on immunotherapeutic products based on strong platform technologies, and it has multiple product candidates advancing…

Oncothyreon develops therapeutics products to treat various forms of cancer. The biopharmaceutical company’s lead candidate is a vaccine used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer, but it also has products designed to treat…

Advanced Cell Technology is a biotechnology company engaged in applying cellular technology in the field of regenerative medicine. The company applies stem cell-based technologies – both for adult and “embryo safe” human embryonic stem cells…

Allana Potash  is publicly traded corporation engaged in acquiring and developing international potash assets. The company’s chief focus is on a previously explored potash property located in Ethiopia. The company has secured financial support from…

PositiveID, a medical device company based in Delray Beach, Florida, focuses on developing biological detection systems. The company’s products primarily concern diabetes management, rapid medical testing, and airborne diseases that can be detected using its…

Andover Mining is a precious and base metal exploration development company. Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Andover Mining has large land holdings in Alaska’s polymetallic-rich Ambler Mineral Belt and in Utah’s historic East Tintic…

Arch Therapeutics is a medical device company that is engaged in developing a novel approach for controlling bleeding and fluid loss during surgery and trauma care. The company’s aim is to develop and commercialize products,…

Apollo Medical Holdings is a leader in providing physician-driven integrated healthcare management services. The company’s integrated healthcare delivery platform, which combines hospitalist medicine, critical care medicine, case management and transition management, is comprised of three…

Pretium Resources is a Vancouver-based company that’s engaged in the acquisition, exploration, and development of precious metal properties throughout North and South America. Its current interests involve gold, copper, and silver exploration projects, including a…

RadNet is a diagnostic imaging services company based in Los Angeles, California. Its services include magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), tomohraphy, nuclear medicine, ultrasound, mammography, and other radiology-related services. The company bolsters its services by also…

Rick’s Cabaret International is the corporate entity behind the upscale restaurant and adult nightclubs known as Rick’s Cabaret. Serving a clientele of businessmen and professional people, the clubs offer live entertainment and food in a…

Pele Mountain Resources is a mineral exploration company with headquarters in Toronto, Canada. The company is focused on exploring and developing mineral properties throughout Canada, but currently holds a 100% interest in the Eco Ridge…

Luna Gold is a gold mining company dedicated to the acquisition, exploration, development and operation of gold-rich properties in Maranhao, Brazil. Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, the company’s principal project covers approximately 15,5000 hectares and…

Active Biotech is a biotechnology company focused on autoimmune/inflammatory diseases and cancer. The company has three projects in pivotal phase: laquinimod, an orally administered small molecule with unique immunomodulatory properties for treating multiple sclerosis; TASQ…

Anavex Life Sciences is a pharmaceutical company focused on developing novel drug candidates. The company’s ANAVEX 2-73, which is a drug candidate developed to treat Alzheimer’s through disease modification, has completed an initial Phase 1…

NeuroMetrix is a medical device company based in Waltham, Massachusetts. The company’s main focus is developing and marketing products used to treat periphernal nerve and spinal cord disorders, such as carpal tunnel and diabetes. Its…

Overland Storage is a data management and protection solutions company based in San Diego, California. The company’s data management software helps companies with data backup, recovery, and archiving, as well as acting as the solution…

Rare Element Resources is a company that acquires, explores, and develops mineral properties with a special interest in rare earth elements, such as gold. Its principal project, for which it holds a 100% interest, is…

Orexo AB is a specialty pharmaceutical company that develops and commercializes its products with patented drug delivery technologies as the basis for development. The company’s host of products treats pain in cancer patients, insomnia and…

Stevia First is an early-stage agricultural business focused on the industrial scale production of stevia, a naturally derived sweetener. The availability of the stevia plant extract is still in its early production stages as Stevia…

OncoSec Medical is a cancer therapeutics product developer based in San Diego, California. The company designs, develops, and commercializes immunotherapy solutions for patients affected by various kinds of cancer, including breast cancer, melanoma, and lymphoma.…

AmpliPhi BioSciences is a biotechnology company engaged in developing and commercializing novel bacteriophage-based therapeutics for human and animal applications. AmpliPhi’s product development programs target Gram-negative infections that are often resistant to existing antibiotic treatments. The…

Merus Labs International acquires and licenses branded prescription pharmaceutical products throughout the U.S., Canada, and Europe. The specialty pharmaceutical company has products to treat overactive bladder, chronic bronchitis, pneumonia, and more. Its solutions can meet…

Alderon Iron Ore is a leading Canadian iron ore development company with offices in Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, St. John’s, and Labrador City. Alderon’s team consists of skilled professionals with significant iron ore expertise. The company’s…

Polymet Mining Corp. is engaged in the acquisition, exploration and development of natural resource properties in the United States. Most of its interests are located in Minnesota, where it is also headquartered. Its NorthMet Project,…

Stellar Biotechnologies specializes in the production of KLH (keyhole limpet hemocyanin), a powerful immune-stimulating protein used in a new class of drugs known as conjugate vaccines. KLH is used as an essential carrier protein in…

Synthetic Biologics is a bio-technology company, concentrating on the development of biologics for the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases and serious illness. The company is currently in Phase II testing with the product Trimesta…

Lightbridge is a nuclear fuel technology company with a presence both in the United States and abroad. The company designs and develops proprietary nuclear fuels, which can be used with existing plants and new build…

Soligenix is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing vaccines and medications in two specific areas: (1) a biotherapeutics segment for the development of orphan drugs designed to treat inflammatory diseases such as pediatric Crohn’s disease,…

Supernus Pharmaceuticals is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing products for treatment of diseases of the central nervous system (CNS). The company markets one product for Epilepsy called Oxtellar XR (TM). Supernus…

Prima BioMed Ltd. is a biotechnology company focused on researching and commercializing licensed medical products throughout Australia. Its immunotherapy products include oncology therapies, and its current lead product is a cancer vaccine for patients in…

OXiGENE is a San Francisco-based biopharmaceutical company focused on cancer treatment therapies. The company’s products are designed to destroy the abnormal blood vessels that act as a lifeline to developing cancerous tumors. Several of its…