Platinum Sponsors

Aveva Drug Delivery Systems
AVEVA Drug Delivery Systems Inc. is a global leader in transdermal drug delivery located in the United States. The company has an extensive history of providing pharmaceutical partners with fully integrated, controlled-release transdermal products that fulfill unmet market needs or supply high-quality, affordable brand equivalents. By leveraging this experience, AVEVA offers a full range of research, development and manufacturing capabilities to produce transdermal pharmaceutical products that can improve the quality of life, usage and compliance rates for patients.
http://www.avevadds.com

BD
BD Medical – Pharmaceutical Systems provides customized, clinically-proven drug delivery systems and self-injection technologies to help pharmaceutical customers’ injectable drugs reach their full potential. BD is committed to building partnerships to develop product solutions that meet evolving customer needs by leveraging innovative technologies, global manufacturing and advanced technical and scientific expertise.
http://www.bd.comSILVER SPONSORS

Catalent
As a global leader in drug delivery solutions we can improve the performance of your products from discovery to market and beyond. Our deep expertise in drug development, delivery and supply can help improve the bioavailability of your compound, enhance therapeutic profiles, improve patient adherence, and enhance safety and convenience.
http://www.catalent.com

iCeuticaLogo
iCeutica is a clinical stage pharmaceutical company which utilizes its proprietary SoluMatrix technology to create new and improved pharmaceuticals and works with partners or licensees to commercialize them. We have reformulated a number of approved and marketed products to improve their performance or reduce their side effects and have formulated a number of new chemical entities to solve problems of bioavailability or delivery.
In the Company’s relatively short history, the team has scaled up the SoluMatrix™ technology, facilitated the clinical development of 6 different drugs (three of which have completed Phase 3 trials and are being readied for NDA submissions) and also created a number of clinical stage franchises, including pain and inflammation, oncology and respiratory disease.
iCeutica is at booth 200 and looks forward to welcoming you to DDP 2013.
http://www.iceutica.comASSOCIATE SPONSORS

Corium International
Corium International, Inc.
develops and manufactures
products based on its
advanced transdermal drug
delivery technologies. The company has developed two
highly differentiated state of the art transdermal
technologies: MicroCor® is designed for needle-free
delivery of large molecules such as proteins and
peptides, and Corplex™ enables the “steady-state”
delivery of small molecules.
http://www.coriumgroup.com

DSM
DSM develops novel materials-based solutions for drug delivery, providing sustained local delivery of therapeutic agents for medical device and biopharmaceutical companies. Our proprietary bioresorbable polymers provide the foundation that enables our customers to formulate implantable and injectable drug delivery systems for specific applications, for controlled release from several days to multiple months.
http://www.dsm.com/en_US/medical/public/home/pages/products-resorbable-materials.jsp

endo
Endo developed, markets,
and manufactures two
hydrogel‐based implantable
drug products: Supprelin® LA and Vantas®. The
MedLaunchTM technology is Endo's next‐generation,
patent‐protected polyurethane‐based implantable drug
delivery system. Endo has formulated and developed a
number of drug products for the MedLaunchTM system
including two which are in clinical trials in distinct
therapeutic areas. Endo can develop additional drug
products based on the MedLaunchTM system with any API
having the appropriate characteristics. The MedLaunchTM
technology offers new commercial opportunities:
new-to-market products and lifecycle prospects.
http://www.endo.com

Flextronics
Flextronics Medical helps pharmaceutical and medical device customers become more competitive by bringing innovative products to market faster and at lower costs through world-class integrated design, manufacturing, and logistics services with a commitment to quality and service in everything we do.
Flextroincs Medical’s end-to-end solutions are available in North America, Europe and Asia.
http://www.flextronics.com

Genisphere
Genisphere is seeking partnerships to deliver exciting evidence-based pharmacogenomic solutions. Our 3DNA Nanoparticles are personalized by custom design to provide targeted delivery of cargo with maximum biocompatibility. Genisphere’s mission is to apply our molecular biotechnology and scientific expertise to enhance the human condition through research, diagnostic and therapeutic solutions.
http://www.genisphere.com

Halozyme
Halozyme Therapeutics is
focused on products that target
the extracellular matrix. The
company’s ENHANZE™
technology is a novel drug
delivery platform that increases the absorption and
dispersion of co-injected drugs and can improve
http://www.halozyme.com

IntecPharma
Intec Pharma Ltd. (TASE: INTP), founded in 2003, has developed a patented, Gastro-retentive system (Accordion Pill®) to enhance drugs that are:
- Absorbed or act mainly in the upper GI region
- Poorly soluble.
Gastric retention is achieved under a regular calorie diet.
Intec's pipeline includes inter-alia:
1. AP-Carbidopa/Levodopa for Parkinson's disease , phase II (Israel)
2. AP-Zaleplon for Insomnia, phase II (US)
3. Programs under collaborations with global pharmaceutical companies.
http://www.intecpharma.com

Ligand
http://www.ligand.com

LTS Lohmann Therapy Systems
LTS is the market leader in the development and production of transdermal therapeutic systems as well as oral active ingredient films. Innovative dosage forms of active ingredients that offer patients the best possible therapy and user comfort, and can successfully compete on the global market – this is what LTS stands for. LTS is one of the world-wide leading companies in creating successful products from active ingredients in innovative dosage forms
http://www.ltslohmann.com

Novaliq GmbH
Novaliq GmbH, Heidelberg, Germany, offers a new drug delivery technology for poorly soluble drugs, semi-fluorinated alkanes (SFA). This patented, non-aqueous and preservative-free approach offers a range of unique features and represents therefore an interesting alternative to aqueous based ophthalmic formulations. A prominent example is cyclosporine A.
http://www.novaliq.de
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Novozymes
Novozymes can not only supply our customers with unique products and technologies, but also provide dedicated R&D and regulatory support. From protein expression and cell culture to drug delivery and medical device ingredients, we have developed, safe and proven products to satisfy the needs of the future biopharmaceutical market.
http://www.novozymes.com

West Pharmaceutical Services Drug Delivery
West’s innovative system, device and component solutions help
improve the safety and administration of injectable drugs. West’s
proprietary materials science, formulation research and manufacturing
technologies advance the quality, therapeutic value, development speed
and rapid market availability of pharmaceuticals, biologics and vaccines.
West supports its customers from locations across the globe.
http://www.westpharma.comON THE RISE SPONSORS

ABsize
ABsize is a clinical-stage drug delivery company and has completed a PhI trial in the US for lead product AB001. Backed by Japanese VCs, ABsize is a spin-off from Osaka University based on Laser-induced Nanolization Technology (LiNTEC) platform to nanosize poorly water-soluble drug molecules thereby enabling new formulations, increasing water solubility, and improving bioavailability.
http://www.absize.com
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Bend Research, Inc.
Bend Research is a leading independent scientific development and manufacturing company. For more than 35 years, its multidisciplinary teams have pioneered and advanced technologies to solve its clients’ most challenging technical problems. Bend Research has numerous capabilities to support the advancement of promising drug candidates from conception through commercialization.
http://www.bendresearch.com
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MedinCell
MedinCell's controlled-release delivery platform offers wide-ranging durations—from several days up to one year—for many small molecules and biologics. The MedinGel technology is ideal for indications that require fine-tuning of PK profiles and requires no API modifications. Current partnerships aim to address delivery hurdles across arthritis, oncology, diabetes, contraception, mental health and pain control.
http://www.medincell.com

Nanosmart
NanoSmart® Pharmaceuticals has developed a novel drug delivery platform that can target many types of cancers and other disorders. The key to NanoSmart’s platform technology is a patented, human-derived, autoimmune antibody that targets the areas of necrosis present in all solid tumors. For more information please visit us at: www.nanosmartpharma.com.
http://www.nanosmartpharma.com

Particle Science
Particle Sciences is an integrated provider of drug development services. PSI focuses on BCS II/III/IV molecules, biologics and highly potent compounds through a variety of technologies including emulsions, gels, micro and nano-particulates, drug/device combination products, solid solutions, and others. We offer formulation, analytic, and GLP/GMP manufacturing services – sterile and non-sterile."
http://www.particlesciences.com

Prescription Drug Research Center
The Prescription Drug Research Center (PDRC) and National Medical Services, now known as NMS Labs (NMS), have formed a business alliance to provide clients comprehensive services in pre- and post-NDA drug evaluations recommended by FDA’s recently published draft Guidance for Industry pertaining to “Abuse-Deterrent Opioids—Evaluation and Labeling.” The FDA guidance recommends performing “Laboratory Manipulation and Extraction Studies,” an area of special expertise pioneered over the last decade by PDRC and NMS. Using “kitchen chemistry” techniques and the latest forensic technology, PDRC and NMS can meet or exceed FDA’s recommendations for pre-market testing of abuse-deterrent opioids for evaluation and labeling purposes.
http://www.pdrcllc.com

QualComp
QualComp Consulting Services provides the right dose of Quality and Compliance the first time, every time. QualComp specializes in the application of effective quality systems for Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology and Medical Device companies. Using proven project management, risk management and design controls expertise, QualComp is a trusted partner in ensuring the safety and efficacy of your products.

TheraCoat
TheraCoat is a specialty pharmaceutical company that has developed the Internal Cavity Drug Retention (ICDR) system. The ICDR is a unique hydrogel-based gel that is bio-compatible, muco-adhesive and water soluble for sustained release of drugs. By combining a drug with ICDR, the concentration and time of tissue exposure of the drug improves effectiveness and reduces toxicity. TheraCoat is focusing on bladder diseases.
http://www.theracoat.com

Unigene
Unigene Laboratories,
Inc. is a leader in the oral
delivery, manufacture and
development of peptide-based therapeutics. The
Company is building a robust portfolio of proprietary
partnerships in this expanding drug class based on its
Peptelligence™ platform. Peptelligence encompasses
extensive intellectual property covering delivery and
recombinant manufacturing technologies, unsurpassed
research and development expertise, and proprietary
know-how representing a genuine distinctive
competence.
http://www.unigene.com