Amira is a discovery and early development company focused on novel drugs to treat inflammatory and fibrotic disease. Bristol-Myers Squibb acquired Amira for up to $475 million July 2011. Read More

Cadence Pharmaceuticals is developing and commercializing pharmaceuticals to meet the needs of hospitalized patients and their caregivers. Cadence went public November 2011.

Clovis Oncology is focused on acquiring, developing and commercializing innovative anti-cancer agents in the U.S., Europe and additional international markets. Clovis went public November 2011.

ForteBio delivers simple, accessible bio-molecule detection and analysis solutions to the life sciences market. Pall Corporation acquired ForteBio for an undisclosed amount in March 2012. Read More

Genomic Health gives cancer patients and physicians insight needed to help make quality treatment decisions. The first diagnostic assay developed by Genomic Health Oncotype DX(TM) is a breast cancer test. Genomic Health went public September 2005.

Jazz Pharmaceuticals develops and markets drugs to the neurology and psychiatry markets. Jazz went public July 2007.

Kythera is focused on science and innovation in aesthetic medicine.

NovaCardia is an emerging cardiovascular pharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of novel clinical stage drug candidates. Merck acquired NovaCardia for $350 million in July 2007.

ParAllele BioScience accelerated healthcare breakthroughs by providing comprehensive genetic discovery solutions to the life science research, pharmaceutical and diagnostic sectors. Affymetrix acquired ParAllele for $120 million in June 2005.

Pharmion is an emerging pharmaceutical company focused on marketing drugs that require specialized medical education and marketing programs. The company’s initial focus is on drugs currently marketed for the treatment of cancer and related diseases for markets in the US, as well as in Europe and other major international markets. Celgene aquired Pharmion for $2.9 billion March 2008.

Reliant Pharmaceuticals is a specialty pharmaceutical company engaged in the acquisition, development and marketing of pharmaceutical products. GlaxoSmithKline acquired Reliant for $1.65 billion November 2007.

Salmedix is focused on the development of clinical-stage drugs for the treatment of leukemias and lymphomas. Cephalon acquired Salmedix for $160 million May 2005.

Syrrx is the technological leader in the field of structural proteomics. The company uses its proprietary technologies to generate protein structures, which are then used to rapidly discover new drugs. Japan’s Takeda acquired Syrrx for about $270 million February 2005.

Trius Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company developing antibacterial drugs for the treatment of serious infections. Trius went public August 2010.