BioForward Member Directory

We offer specialized professional consulting for the world's most highly regulated industries. Learn why we have come to be known as the premier consulting firm for the life science industry. With PSC Software's cloud-based software solutions, your organization will be able to better operate ever-growing sensitive and confidential dataset.

At Pepper Construction, every project we build is a special place, an integral piece of the community that impacts the lives of the people who live, work, and play there. Based in the Midwest, with offices in Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio, we serve projects across the country and offer expertise in all phases from preconstruction through post-occupancy. Pepper's project portfolio includes healthcare, life sciences, higher education, civic and cultural, corporate office, K-12, retail, hospitality, industrial, manufacturing, and residential, among others. Our team members build strong partnerships that result in repeat engagements with our clients and respect among the trade contractor community. Second to our people, what sets Pepper apart is our commitment to creating healthy and high-performing environments through our Integrated Construction Services team. Together, they maximize the intersection of preconstruction planning and estimating, high performance, safety, quality, virtual construction, and MEP coordination, resulting in greater efficiency, new points of connection with our partners, and higher levels of value for our clients.

Pfizer is the world's largest research-based biomedical and pharmaceutical company. We have a leading portfolio of medicines that prevent, treat and cure diseases across a broad range of therapeutic areas, and an industry-leading pipeline of promising new products in areas such as oncology, cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) represents innovative biopharmaceutical research and discovery companies. PhRMA is devoted to advancing public policies in the U.S. and around the world that support innovative medical research, yield progress for patients today and provide hope for the treatments and cures of tomorrow.

Plumb Pharmaceuticals has developed a drug delivery platform for super-extended-release medications based on proprietary liposome preparation and loading technology. Our patented Advanced Quantload (AQL) system extends drug release from 72 hours to more than 3 months compared to current delivery systems. Super-extended release technology will significantly increase patient compliance and reduce healthcare costs making it attractive to many pharmaceutical partners.

Polymershapes is the premier distributor of plastic sheet, rod, tube, film, and associated products. Our knowledgeable medical market team understands the critical need for safe and durable products to meet the most stringent medical applications. With an extensive inventory from world-class suppliers, Polymershapes offers a complete portfolio of performance plastics, with available lot and batch traceability, along with expert conversion capabilities including cut-to-size sheet, machining and film conversion. We consistently deliver innovative solutions to delight our customers!

Potter Lawson is Madison's oldest architecture, planning and interior design firm dedicated to innovation, sustainability, and award-winning design.

PSI manufactures sensitive medical and laboratory solutions and products including organ transplant solutions and cell processing solutions. We have small batch capabilities and welcome research and clinical studies. FDA registered and ISO certified.

Performs DNA testing and DNA banking for healthcare and biomedical research enabling prevention of disease and disability through genetic testing. Founded in 2004 and located in Marshfield, Wisconsin, PreventionGenetics is a CLIA and ISO 15189:2012 accredited clinical DNA testing laboratory. PreventionGenetics provides patients with sequencing and deletion/duplication tests for nearly all clinically relevant genes. These tests include our powerful and comprehensive whole exome sequencing test, PGxome. PreventionGenetics also offers DNA Banking (PGDNABank), a long-term storage of a person’s DNA. DNA Banking is available direct-to-consumer. We invite you to visit our DNA Banking website PGDNABank.com.

Promega Corporation is a leader in providing innovative solutions and technical support to the life sciences industry. The company's portfolio of over 4,000 products support a range of life science work across areas such as cell biology; DNA, RNA and protein analysis; drug development; human identification and molecular diagnostics. For almost 45 years these tools and technologies have grown in their application and are used today by scientists and technicians in labs for academic and government research, forensics, pharmaceuticals, clinical diagnostics and agricultural and environmental testing. Promega is headquartered in Madison, WI, USA with branches in 16 countries and over 50 global distributors. For more information, visit www.promega.com.

Using streamlined and scalable recombinant production methods developed at the Medical College of Wisconsin, we are committed to supplying the highest quality recombinant proteins in terms of chemical purity, structural homogeneity and functional potency. In addition, we offer custom chemokine production services, including metabolic labeling with stable isotopes for use in NMR or mass spectrometric applications.

Public Affairs Company specializes in issue advocacy and grassroots campaigns. We identify field assets and concentrate stakeholders into powerful networks that can be quickly mobilized to carry out our client's objectives.

The Government of Quebec operates thirty-four representation offices in 19 countries, with nine offices in the United States including: Chicago, Atlanta, Boston, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, Silicon Valley, and Washington DC. Inaugurated in 1969, the Quebec Government Office in Chicago (DQC) is responsible for developing and promoting business, political and institutional ties between Quebec and 12 states across the American Midwest: Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Missouri, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota. The mandate of its Economic Affairs team includes promoting the sectors of excellence of the Quebec economy; developing a large network of contacts in all relevant sectors of business activity; and supporting Quebec companies in their market development efforts in the region.

Quincy Bioscience is a biotechnology company based in Madison, Wisconsin, that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of novel technologies to support cognitive function and other normal health challenges associated with aging. Quincy Bioscience is set apart by its cutting-edge applications of apoaequorin which is breaking new ground with apoaequorin, originally discovered in jellyfish, now patented by Quincy Bioscience for use in a variety of products to support cognitive function. Apoaequorin is manufactured in a cGMP compliant facility.

RAMLOW/STEIN Architecture + Interiors is a mission-based firm, aligning our services, expertise, and culture to enhance our community, foster a sense of belonging and facilitate social and sustainable growth. We approach all projects the same way, listening first and dedicating one team to manage from beginning to end. We provide a holistic vision and a high level of service to each unique design, while cultivating a collaborative partnership with every client.

RPRD Diagnostics, based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, was founded in 2016. Our mission is to become the leader in comprehensive pharmacogenetic testing, with the goal of bringing cost-effective precision medicine to the masses. To achieve this we have built a state-of-the-art facility with leading edge infrastructure, complemented by a world-class team of clinicians and diagnostics experts. We aim to enable hospitals, clinicians, and their patients to better understand and manage their treatment choices on the basis of each individual's unique genetic profile.

We design, manufacture, and sell bioprocessing Single-Use components and assemblies for the biopharmaceutical industry.

Regenerative Medical Solutions (RMS) is an early stage company that is dedicated to helping find a cure for diabetes. RMS provides its pancreatic cells, ProgenMix, for pharmaceutical companies wishing to utilize these cells for drug discovery, efficacy and toxicity testing or as cells in progression toward a therapy. These cells provide an early indicator if drug candidates can be effective or hazardous and reduce the reliance on animal models, potentially saving millions of dollars in time and development costs. RMS's cells are derived from induced pluripotent stem cells, thus avoiding the ethical concerns of embryonic stem cells. RMS's intellectual property is derived from co-founder Dr. Jon Odorico's extensive work at the University of Wisconsin over the past decade.

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Retham Technologies seeks to revolutionize the diagnosis and management of Heparin induced thrombocytopenia (HIT).

One of the largest construction firms in Wisconsin and Illinois, Riley Construction provides a complete range of construction services including: Preconstruction Construction Management General Contracting Design/Build Our market expertise includes: Healthcare Industrial/manufacturing Corporate/commercial Education Infrastructure Municipal