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Alphabetic Listing of Biotech/Life Science Companies
The BioAustin alphabetic listing of companies is meant to be an adjunct to the chart of companies by we created to visualize the breadth and depth of the Austin area life science community. If you are not familiar with any company on the chart you can move to the alphabetic listing and get more information on that company – contact information, relative size, focus area and a brief company description. We have organized life science companies in the following categories: Biotech/Life Science Diagnostic Pharmaceutical/Biopharmaceutical Medical Device Contract Research Organization
Each category is divided into subcategories relevant to each of the disciplines to provide a general idea of the company focus.
The alphabetic listing includes the following information in this format: Company Name Life Science Category (taken from the chart) Address, City, State, Zip Website address Telephone number Type of Company (development, product or service) Number of employees in Austin 1-3 word company description Subcategory or regulatory approval stage More complete, brief company description Updated: 2/11/2015 B. Leander
1st Detect Biotechnology/Life Science
401 Congress Avenue, Ste 1650, Austin, TX 78701 www.1stdetect.com 512-485-9530 Development, Product 1-5 employees Desktop mass spectrometer
Desktop mass spectrometer development and sales to research, security, industry and healthcare markets.
Accacia International Biotechnology/Life Science
2113 Wells Branch Pkwy, Suite 6900, Austin, TX 78728 www.accaciabio.com 512-782-8204 Development 1-5 employees Applied Hlthcare Research Technology development
Accacia develops technologies based on solid or liquid bimolecular detection using proprietary Reflectance Fluorescence Intensity and Fluorescence Polarization technologies. Molecular based pathogen detection using PACeR-Gold technology using Rolling Circle PCR Amplification and antibody detection and DNA/RNA aptamer technologies.
Admittance Technologies Medical Device
***, Austin, TX *** www.admittancetechnologies.com *** Pre-clinical dDevelopment 1-5 employees Cardiac Clinical Development Stage
Admittance will improve the quality of life of patients with heart disease through innovative electrical engineering solutions. CardioVol™ is the lead product that can determine the hemodynamic stability of ventricular tachycardia, the only available therapy to tune the timing of pacemakers previously implanted in these patients, the earliest detection of impending heart failure.
Aeglea BioTherapeutics Pharmaceutical/Biopharmaceutical
901 S. MoPac Exp., Barton Plaza One, Ste 250, Austin, TX 78746 www.aegleabio.com 512-942-2935 Pre-clinical Development 1-5 employees Cancer therapeutics Drug Development Stage
Æglea BioTherapeutics is a biotherapeutic company exploiting the amino acid (AA) dependencies of many tumors by developing novel, human-derived AA-degrading enzymes which have been engineered to have optimized catalytic and biopharmaceutic properties. Aeglea’s first two programs utilize enzymes that degrade either the amino acid L-methionine (Met) or L-arginine (Arg) for use as therapy in oncology.
AeonClad Coatings Biotech, Medical Device
11412 Bee Caves Road, Suite 300, Austin, TX 78734 www.aeonclad.com 512-263-3232 Development 6-25 employees Nanotech coatings Technology Development
Nanotechnology for surface coating diagnostics, drug deliv, other biotech (Hdq).
Agilent Biotech, Diagnostics
1834 State Highway 71 W, Cedar Creek, TX 78612 www.agilent.com 512-321-3321 Product 101-200 employees General RUO biotech
Agilent Technologies focuses in chemical analysis, life sciences, electronics and communications. The Cedar Creek facility was acquired from Stragagene and focuses on the manufacture of life science reagents and diagnostic products. Agilent currently manufactures and packages a wide range of research bioreagents at the 80,000-square-foot Cedar Creek facility, including enzyme-based reagents and high-fidelity oligonucleotides.
Alafair Biosciences Medical Device
3295 Braker Lane, 3rd Floor, Austin, TX 78759 www.alafairbiosciences.com 512-430-4967 Development 1-5 employees Wound Healing Clinical Development Stage
Alafair Biosciences develops cross-linked polysaccharide hydrogel films to address the post-surgical complication of unwanted soft tissue attachments, or tethering between opposing tissue surfaces.
ALK-Abelló Diagnostic, Pharma
1700 Royston Lane, Round Rock, TX 78664 www.alk-abello.com 512-251-0037 Product 26-50 employees Allergy
ALK is a global pharmaceutical company focusing on allergy treatment, prevention and diagnosis. ALK is devoted to improving quality of life for people with allergies by developing pharmaceutical products that target the actual cause of allergy.
Altermune Technologies Biotechnology/Life Science
2409 W University, PHR 2.224, Austin, TX 78712 www.altermune.com 512-232-5945 Development 1-5 employees Alphamer diagnostics Clinical Development Stage
Altermune Technologies is a therapeutics company exploring a different approach to immunotherapy of bacterial infection. The innovative technology, Alphamers, redirect pre-existing high-titer immunoglobulins to target specific pathogens utilizing a modular molecular adaptor. The goal is to instantly generate a therapeutic antibody response within the patient and provide a longer lasting vaccine-like cure for the disease.
Altogen Labs Contract Research Organization
4020 S. Industrial Drive, Suite 130, Austin, TX 78744 www.altogenlabs.com 512-422-6177 Service 1-5 employees Biotech Research Services
Altogen Labs is a Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)-compliant laboratory that provides biotechnology research services for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and academic institutions. Offerings include pre-clinical research services, stable cell lines, cell banking services, RNAi services, CRO services, bioremediation services and microorganism ID services.
American Biological Tech Diagnostic
940 Crossroads Boulevard, Sequin, TX 78155 830-372-1391 Product 26-50 employees Diagnostic reagents
Antimicrobial Test Labs Biotechnology/Life Science
1304 W. Industrial Blvd, Round Rock, TX 78681 www.antimicrobialtestlaboratories.com 512-310-8378 Service 6-25 employees Antimicrobial Testing
Contract microbiology testing lab featuring services for testing: disinfectants, antimicrobial surfaces, antimicrobial devices, fungal resistance, FDA 510k, hand sanitizer, preservative, virus and disinfection validation.
Apollo Endosurgery Medical Device
1120 S Capital of TX Hwy #300, Austin, TX 78746 www.apolloendo.com 512-279-5100 Product 26-50 employees Endoscopic Surgery
Apollo Endosurgery, Inc. is dedicated to revolutionizing patient care through the development of endoscopic surgery, which is emerging from the convergence of laparoscopic surgery and therapeutic gastroenterology. Flexible surgery minimizes the trauma of surgical access by taking advantage of natural orifices to deliver surgical tools to targeted areas.
Applied Maths Biotechnology/Life Science
8834 N. Capital of Texas Hwy., Suite 280, Austin, TX 78759 www.applied-maths.com 512-482-9700 Product, Service 1-5 employees Biotech Software
Applied Maths develops cutting-edge software for the biosciences. The company has broad expertise in all areas of bioinformatics and the competence of designing powerful and innovative algorithms. The company strength lies in the non-obvious combination of bio(techno)logical and mathematical know-how. The software is powered by innovative algorithms for pattern recognition, pattern matching, extremely fast clustering, data mining and screening.
Applied Rigaku Technologies Biotechnology/Life Science
9825 Spectrum Drive., Bldg 4, Suite 475, Austin, TX 78717 www.edxrfservice.com 512-225-1796 Devel, Product, Service *** employees Elemental EDXRF Analysis
X-ray fluorescence (XRF) spectroscopy is increasingly the analytical tool of choice for the direct measurement of the concentration of atomic elements in a wide range of biotechnology materials. The Austin office is responsible for R&D, manufacturing and service.
AptamiR Therapeutics Pharmaceutical/Biopharmaceutical
3925 West Braker Lane, Austin, TX 78759 www.aptamir.com 239-682-3791 Development 1-5 employees Obesity Therapies
miRNA-based obesity treatment based on the energy-expending and heat producing mitochondria-rich brown adipocytes (BAT).
Archiva BioLogistics Clinical Research Organization
2111 W Braker Lane, Ste 300, Austin, TX 78758 www.archivabiologistics.com 512-439-2000 Service, Product 6-25 employees Clinical Trial Management
Archiva Biologistics focuses on the design and manufacture of clinical collection kits, innovative laboratory requisition documents, sample logistics, and sample storage in support of clinical trials. All facets of Archiva are operationally linked and managed with GlobeSyncTM, an enterprise-wide 21-CFR-part 11 compliant Laboratory Information Management System, and Manufacturing software platform.
ARQ Genetics Biotechnology/Life Science
1110 Main Street, Suite B, Bastrop, TX 78602 www.arqgenetics.com 512-308-1511 Service 1-5 employees Gene Expression Services
Services include RT PCR services, multigene panels, miRNA services, RNA isolation, reverse transcription, data analysis and project consultation.
Arthrocare Medical Device
7000 W. William Cannon Drive, Austin, TX 78735 www.arthrocare.com 512-391-3900 Product 51-100 employees Coblation Technology
ArthroCare is a highly innovative, multi-business medical device company that develops, manufactures and markets products based on our internationally patented Coblation technology. This platform technology precisely dissolves target tissue and minimizes damage to surrounding, healthy tissue.
ASPiRA Labs Diagnostic
111 Cooperative Way, Suite 220, Georgetown, TX 78626 www.aspiralab.com 512-869-4664 Service 1-5 employees CLIA lab Clinical lab services
Astrogenetix Pharmaceutical/Biopharmaceutical
401 Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78701 www.astrogenetix.com 512-485-9530 Development 1-5 employees Devel Drugs in microgravity Clinical Development Stage
Astrogenetix's primary research mission is to discover therapeutically relevant and commercially viable biomarkers — substances used as indicators of biologic states — in the microgravity environment of space. By applying a biotechnology model to this unique discovery process the company finds novel biomarkers that may not be identifiable via terrestrial experimentation.
Asuragen Biotech, Diagnostics
2150 Woodward St., Suite 100, Austin, TX 78744 www.asuragen.com 512-651-0191 Devel, Product, Service 51-100 employees Molecular diagnostics Clinical Lab Services
Asuragen is a molecular diagnostics company using genomics to drive better patient management through best-in-class clinical testing solutions. The company offers discovery, development and diagnostic capabilities across three business units (Genomic Services, CLIA Laboratory Services and Diagnostic Products).
Beacon Sciences Biotechnology/Life Science
7500 Rialto Blvd., Bldg 2 Suite 260, Austin, TX 78738 www.beaconsciences.com 512-263-3232 Product, Service 6-25 employees In Vitro Assays
Beacon Sciences uses a custom lock-and-key recognition chemistry combined with chromophore release to develop highly specific, stable, and inexpensive binding assays for a wide range of analytes.
Benchmark Research Contract Research Organization
1015 E 32nd St #309, Austin, TX 78705 www.benchmarkresearch.net 512-478-5416 Service *** employees Clinical Trial Management
The Benchmark Research goal is to help pharmaceutical companies find new medications and vaccines to treat and prevent various diseases.
BioEden Biotechnology/Life Science
6800 Westgate Blvd., Suite 132 PMB369, Austin, TX 78745 www.bioeden.com 888-315-3843 Service 6-25 employees Stem Cell Banking
BioEden is the world’s first and only biobank to collect, assess and cryogenically store living stem cells from teeth. Our desire is to make a difference in people’s lives. Therefore BioEden is committed to supporting stem cell research.
BIOO Scientific Biotechnology/Life Science
7050 Burleson Road, Austin, TX 78744 www.biooscientific.com 512-707-8993 Devel, Product, Service 26-50 employees Life science reagents
Bioo Scientific provides innovative solutions for food and feed safety testing and other products and services for Next Gen sequencing, animal health and other life science products and services.
Biophysical Corp Diagnostic
3721 Executive Center Drive, Austin, TX 78731 www.biophysicalcorp.com 512-372-8116 Service 6-25 employees Biomarker tests
Biophysical manages and markets biomarker-based health assessments direct to consumers and corporations, and through physicians and partnerships. Biophysical provides the most comprehensive blood-based assessments of an individual's health.
BioStable S&E Medical Device
2621 Ridgepoint Dr, Ste 100, Austin, TX 78754 www.biostable-s-e.com 512-386-1996 Development, Product *** employees Aortic valve repair Clinical Development Stage
BioStable Science & Engineering is developing innovative new products for the treatment of cardiovascular disease. Our organization incorporates core strengths in all areas of product development including quality systems, design, engineering, prototyping and pilot production, in-vitro and in-vivo testing, manufacturing, global regulatory relationships, clinical product validation, market launch, and distribution.
Caisson Biotech Biotech, Pharma
11412 Bee Caves Road, Suite 300, Austin, TX 78734 www.casissonbiotech.com 512-263-3232 Devel, Product, Service 6-25 employees Drug Delivery
Developed a natural and adaptable drug delivery system to improve the performance of numerous powerful drug compounds in terms of safety, tolerability, efficacy, and quality.
Capital Toxicology Diagnostic
9417 Brodie Lane, Austin, TX 78748 www.captox.com 512-610-9955 Service *** employees Urine Testing Lab Laboratory Services
Utilizing both Immunoassay and Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS) technology, Capital Toxicology provides physicians with a definitive analysis of a wide array of substances of abuse, in an easy-to-read report format. We will cross-reference the patient's medication list with the results and deliver a comprehensive report within 48 hours of specimen receipt
Capitol Scientific Biotechnology/Life Science
2500 Rutland Drive, Austin, TX 78758 www.capitolscientific.com 800-580-1167 Product *** employees Biotech Research Products
Capitol Scientific is a comprehensive supplier to the pharmaceutical, biotech, life sciences, semiconductor, aerospace, environmental, manufacturing and clinical industries. We also closely partner with universities, research institutes and a host of government entities.
Celling Biosciences Biotechnology/Life Science
93 Red River, Austin, TX 78701 www.cellingtechnologies.com 512-637-6745 Product, Service 6-25 employees Regenerative Medicine
Celling Biosciences, works closely with surgeons, scientists and engineers to research and develop innovative technologies in the emerging field of regenerative medicine. Celling's product offering focuses on autologous adult stem cell therapy and the devices and services that compliment these procedures.
Cenetron Central Laboratories Contract Research Organization
2111 W Braker Lane, Ste 300, Austin, TX 78758 www.cenetron.com 512-439-2000 Service 6-25 employees Mol Diagnostic CRO Laboratory Services
Cenetron specializes in molecular diagnostics, and has supported pivotal global trials for HCV, HIV, and HBV drug development programs. A full offering of safety testing, including hematology, chemistry, and immunology testing is offered at Cenetron. Custom assay development and companion diagnostic tests are developed to provide Pharma clients with the latest tools for screening, randomizing, and monitoring patients.
Cerillant Corp Biotechnology/Life Science
811 Paloma Drive, Suite A, Round Rock, TX 78665 www.cerilliant.com 512-238-9974 Product 51-100 employees Reference Standards
Cerilliant is an ISO Guide 34 and ISO/IEC 17025 accredited & ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 certified manufacturer of certified reference standards and certified reference materials. Our catalog includes a wide range of analytical standards for forensic, clinical, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, environmental testing and research with an emphasis on Certified Solutions Standards and Certified Spiking Solutions®.
Certichem Biotechnology/Life Science
11212 Metric Blvd., Suite 500, Austin, TX 78758 www.certichem.com 512-339-0550 Product *** employees Measure estrogenic activity
CertiChem provides in vitro cell proliferation assays for detecting hormonal activity called CertiRobic™ assays. Certichem supplies these tests to its customers in pharmaceuticals, food additives, plastics, baby products, animal feeds and human foodstuffs.
CHEMTOR Pharma, CRO
104 Inwood Drive, San Marcos, TX 78666 www.chemtor.com 512-557-7461 Development 1-5 employees Small molecule process devel
Develop processes to manufacture small molecules and drug delivery in research quantities. Convert client’s conventional R&D processes to fiber processes and scale up to pilot plant and manufacturing size through consulting and contract research.
Choncept Biotechnology/Life Science
7500 Rialto Blvd., Bldg 2 Suite 260, Austin, TX 78738 www.choncept.com 512-263-3232 Product, Service 6-25 employees Chondriotin production
Focused on development of new technology to produce chondroitin from the fermentation of recombinant bacteria to replace the current chondroitin source of beef and other animal by-products. Chondroitin is a molecule that occurs naturally in the body. It is a major component of cartilage -- the tough, connective tissue that cushions the joints.
Clinical Pathology Labs (Sonic) Diagnostic
9200 Wall Street, Austin, TX 78754 www.cpllabs.com 512-339-1275 Service >200 employees Medical Testing Lab
Cytology/histology services combined with pathology directed clinical testing. CPL offers laboratory services to the physicians of Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas. Our reputation continues to grow as a high quality medical laboratory, run by pathologists offering highly personalized service dedicated to the needs of individual physicians, in contrast to the one-size-fits-all approach of the nationwide laboratories.
Coghlan Group Contract Research Organization
1500 Business Park Drive, Bastrop, TX 78602 www.tcgsupplies.com 512-321-6700 Service 6-25 employees Clinical Trial Materials Mgmt
The Coghlan Group provides a full range of clinical trial material management and centralized randomization services to companies around the world. Our company was founded by experienced clinical trial professionals to provide the pharmaceutical research industry with a reliable source for the preparation, packaging/labeling, and randomization of clinical trial material.
Community Clinical Research Contract Research Organization
8334 Cross Park Drive, Austin, TX 78754 www.communityclinical.com 512-323-2662 Service 6-25 employees Clinical Trial Management
Dedicated to the compassionate and ethical conduct of clinical trials targeting mental illness.
Cone BioProducts Biotechnology/Life Science
1008 N. River Street, Seguin, TX 78155 www.conebio.com 830-379-0197 Product, Service 6-25 employees Human plasma products
Our products are designed for use in, or as ingredients of, in vitro diagnostic products for chemistry, immunoassay, immunology/serology, and other laboratory test disciplines. Productss include families of processed human plasma/serum, quality control and calibrators, proficiency test specimens, purified human proteins, and antisera/antibodies.
CottonGen Biotechnology/Life Science
1 University Station, Austin, TX 78712 www.cottongen.org *** Service 1-5 employees Cotton database
CottonGen is a new cotton community genomics, genetics and breeding database being developed to enable basic, translational and applied research in cotton. It is being built using the open-sourceTripal database infrastructure. CottonGen will initially consolidate the data from CottonDB and the Cotton Marker Database, which includes sequences, genetic and physical maps, genotypic and phenotypic markers and polymorphisms.
Curtana Phatmaceuticals Pharmaceutical/Biopharmaceutical
1101 West 34th Street #304, Austin, TX 78705 www.curtanapharma.com 619-944-0441 Development 1-5 employees Brain cancer therapeutics
Curtana Pharmaceuticals is a privately-held, preclinical-stage company founded in 2013. The company is developing first-in-class, small molecule therapeutics that are highly selective for cancer stem cells in the central nervous system for the treatment of glioblastoma (GBM), diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG), and other brain cancers.
DermResearch Contract Research Organization
8140 N Mopac Expy #120, Austin, TX 78759 www.dermresearch.net 512-349-9889 Service 6-25 employees Clinical Trial Management
Clinical trial management in the areas of dermatology, cosmetics, devices, pharmacokinetics, vaccines, neurology, pediatrics and women's health.
Detekt Biomedical Biotechnology/Life Science
708 S Lamar Blvd, Ste F, Austin, TX 78704 www.idetekt.com 512-912-0887 Product 6-25 employees Lateral flow analysis
Optical lateral flow reader technology for food and beverage safety, biological threat, heathcare diagnostics, environmental monitoring and vet and animal heath applications.
DiFUSION Tech Medical Device
111 Cooperative Way, Suite 250, Georgetown, TX 78626 www.difusiontech.com 512-863-7777 Development 1-5 employees Metallic Ion Therap. Agents Clinical Development Stage
DiFUSION has developed multiple patent pending MITA Technologies (Metallic Ion Therapeutic Agents) for antimicrobial, cellular repair, tissue regeneration, bone growth, scaffold construction and increased angiogenesis. Our first product CleanFUZE™* was developed as an antimicrobial load-bearing biomaterial for orthopaedic applications and has proven successful in animal testing.
DisperSol Technologies Pharmaceutical/Biopharmaceutical
111 Cooperative Way, Suite 250, Georgetown, TX 78626 www.dispersoltech.com 512-686-4740 Development 6-25 employees Drug Delivery Clinical Development Stage
DisperSol evolved from a research collaboration with the College of Pharmacy at UT Austin. The concept was to adapt and apply a unique plastics processing technology to pharmaceutical manufacturing. KinetiSol® emerged from this research as a technology for the production of drug-polymer composite systems most notably for solubility of poorly water-soluble compounds.
DJO Surgical Medical Device
9800 Metric Blvd, Austin, TX 78758 www.djoglobal.com 512-832-9500 Product 101-200 employees Orthopedic implants
DJO Surgical is a diversified orthopedic device company that develops, manufactures and distributes a range of orthopedic devices for hip, knee and shoulder reconstructive joint surgery. The Austin facility includes office, manufacturing and warehousing space including a clean room operation.
DxUpclose Diagnostic
8204 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX 78753 www.dxupclose.com 512-423-3865 Development 1-5 employees Bacterial diagnostic
DxUpClose, Inc. is developing a small, light weight, portable bacterial diagnostic that will perform an antibiotic susceptibility test in sixty minutes including sample preparation time.
Edgemont Pharmaceuticals Pharmaceutical/Biopharmaceutical
1250 Capital of Texas Hwy, S Bldg 3, Ste 400, Austin, TX 78746 www.edgemontpharma.com 888-594-4332 Development *** employees Neuroscience drugs Clinical Development Stage
A pharmaceutical company with a primary focus and expertise in the field of neuroscience for general anxiety disorder, major depressive disorder, treatment resistant depression and menopausal vasomotor symptons.
Eminent Spine Medical Device
7200 N. IH35, Bldg 1, Georgetown, TX 78626 www.eminentspine.com 512-868-5980 Development, Product 5-Jan employees Neuro, cervical
Various spine and cervical medical devices….all named after snakes, mostly poisonous.
Emissary International Contract Research Organization
6034 W Courtyard Drive, Ste 150, Austin, TX 78730 www.emissary.com 512-918-1992 Service *** employees Clinical Trial Management
CRO with services for clinical protocol development, case report form design, EDC system, monitoring and project management, clinical site management, data management and statistical analysis, medical writing and regulatory submisstion and auditing and QA.
ENTvantage Dx Diagnostic
***, Austin, TX *** www.entvantagedx.com 512-431-6071 Development 1-5 employees Bacterial pathogen diagnostic Clinical Development Stage
ENTvantage Dx, is an early-stage diagnostics company that provides Primary Care and ENT physicians with timely information on the cause of ear, nose and throat illnesses with rapid, in-office diagnostic tests. Our first product is for rapid, in-office diagnosis of bacterial rhinosinusitis by offering a first-of-its-kind diagnostic kit that can definitively diagnose bacterial sinusitis and differentiate it from the more common viral sinusitis.
Equitech Enterprises, Inc. Biotechnology/Life Science
1436A Sidney Baker, Kerrville, TX 78028 www.equitech-bio.com 830-257-0005 Product 1-5 employees Serums/Plasmas
Equitech-Bio's goal is to provide the highest quality animal and human serums, plasmas, purified proteins and antisera in the market at a competitive price. Our line of albumins, gamma globulins and IgG are known as some in the best in the world for their quality and purity.
Esoterix (LabCorp) Diagnostic
4509 Freidrich Lane, Building 1, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78744 www.esoterix.com 800-444-9111 Product, Service 26-50 employees Clinical Trials Laboratory Services
Esoterix’ mission is to be a leading provider of high science laboratory services that support clinical decision-making, enhance the management of laboratory information and improve patient care. Through an extensive client base that includes hospitals, physician specialists and bio-pharmaceutical companies, Esoterix provides a level of expertise and scientific excellence unsurpassed in the industry.
FluoroMed LP Medical Device
2350 Double Creek Drive, Round Rock, TX 78664 www.fluoromed.com 512-255-6877 Product 26-50 employees Perfluorocarbons
FluoroMed, L.P. manufactures and supplies high-purity perfluorocarbons (PFCs) for use in medical applications. We have a comprehensive quality system in place to ensure compliance to pharmaceutical and device regulations worlwide. We work with customers from the product concept stage, through to Phase III clinical trials during development, until approval is granted and distribution begins.
Futuresearch Trials Contract Research Organization
5508 Parkcrest Drive, Suite 300, Austin, TX 78731 www.fstrials.com 512-380-9595 Service 1-5 employees Full service CRO
At FutureSearch Trials, we are dedicated to conducting quality, focused clinical trials to determine how new medical approaches work in the treatment of mental health, neurological, certain pain and sleep disorders. Our clinical trials are research studies designed to answer scientific questions and find better ways to prevent, screen for, diagnose or treat particular central nervous system conditions.
Genesys Spine Medical Device
1250 S. Capital of Texas Highway, Building 3, Suite 600, Austin, TX 78746 www.genesysspine.com 512-381-7075 Development, Product 6-25 employees Spinal fusion-wet/dry
Genesys Spine’s mission is to bring a suite of medical implants and instruments into the spinal fusion market. We also provide a full line of osteobiologic products to promote bone growth and fusion. We have developed proprietary instruments to aid in the use of our products. Our implants remain within existing parameters for today’s reimbursement codes.
Genformatic Biotechnology/Life Science
6301 Highland Hills Dr, Austin, TX 78731 www.genformatic.com 512-565-4693 Service 1-5 employees Genomic Analysis BioSecurity, Environ, ID
Genformatics performs genomic analysis for physicians, individuals, and researchers. We provide state of the art assessments of patients’ possible genetic risk factors to physicians to confirm any identified risk, mitigate the risk of potential disease or adverse drug reactions, and improve preventative medicine. We provide customer specified analysis to support specific research aims to labs.
Genotox Laboratories Diagnostics
4544 S. Lamar Blvd., #710, Austin, TX 78745 www.genotoxlabs.com 512-600-6601 Development, Service 6-25 employees Genetic testing, med monitoring
Genotox Laboratories is dedicated to providing health care professionals evidence based, clinically actionable information enabling them to safely prescribe and monitor medications. Through molecular testing of both novel and known genetic markers and urine liquid chromatography analysis, our CLIA lab provides timely results aimed at enhancing medication monitoring ,compliance and reducing adverse drug events.
GenPrex Pharmaceutical/Biopharmaceutical
3300 Bee Cave Rd, Suite 650 #227, Austin, TX 78746 www.genprex.com 512-708-0155 Development, Product *** employees Oncology therapies Advanced preclinical
Genprex is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing therapies that control universal cancer pathways to improve effectiveness of targeted cancer therapies. Our pan-kinase inhibitors induce apoptosis in cancer cells and control cell signaling and inflammatory pathways without harming normal cells. Used in combination with other targeted therapies, these drugs overcome genomic limitations inherent with targeted therapies.
Global BioDiagnostics Diagnostic
3000 S. 31st St., Suite 408, Temple, TX 76502 www.globalbiodiagnostics.com *** Development, Product *** employees TB diagnostic platform
Global BioDiagnostics’ mission is to become the world leader in the provision of rapid diagnostics that meet the needs of the global market, with special attention paid to the constraints in low-resource settings. We seek to provide the diagnostic tools needed to effectively identify difficult to diagnose diseases, thereby providing increased levels of health globally.
gmsbiotech Diagnostic
***, Austin, TX *** www.gmsbiotech.com *** Development 1-5 employees HLA Testing
gmsbiotech has developed a plan to penetrate the rapidly growing personalized medicine marketplace. Our benchmark product is our HLA Chip based on Human Leukocyte Typing. Our chip has proven market applications for transplantation and stem cell therapeutics and potential markets in many more applications. These include the development of vaccines and personalized treatments for autoimmune diseases.
Green&Grow Biotechnology/Life Science
400 Josephine Bldg 2, Austin, TX 78704 www.greenandgrow.com 480-648-1849 Development, Product 6-25 employees Agriculture bio-derived
GGI is a research and development firm dedicated to delivering agriculture chemicals based on natural, biologically derived compounds from soil microbes that provide new methods of action. By controlling the metabolic processes of the natural soil bacteria, GGI can control the production of a range of exudates which have significant plant benefits.
Grifols (Biomat USA) Pharmaceutical/Biopharmaceutical
4401 Freidrich Lane, B1 Suite105, Austin, TX 78744 www.biomatusa.grifols.com 512-441-7372 Devel, Product, Service *** employees Plasma Therapies
As part of the global Grifols family of companies, Biomat USA provides services and products to help you improve the health and well-being of humanity. Grifols specializes in the development of high quality plasma derived therapies to ensure a consistent supply of life-saving products.
Heparinex Biotechnology/Life Science
7500 Rialto Blvd., Bldg 2 Suite 260, Austin, TX 78738 www.heparinex.com 512-697-8140 Development 6-25 employees Replace heparin source
Heparinex, L.L.C. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the novel recombinant synthesis of compounds. Heparinex’s proprietary carbohydrate production platform technologies provide applications for multiple high-yield industries including: dermal filler; pharmaceutical/anticoagulation; bulk manufacturing/fermentation processes; medical device coatings; cosmetics; reconstructive surgery; and novel autoimmune, infectious disease, and cancer drug discovery.
Hospira Pharmaceutical/Biopharmaceutical
3900 Howard Lane, Austin, TX 78728 www.hospira.com 512-255-2000 Development, Product >200 employees Drug Delivery
Hospira is the world's leading provider of injectable drugs and infusion technologies. Through our broad, integrated portfolio, we are uniquely positioned to advance wellness by improving patient and caregiver safety while reducing healthcare costs. We improve both the affordability of care for patients and the financial strength of the global healthcare system.
Hyalose Biotechnology/Life Science
7500 Rialto Blvd., Bldg 2 Suite 260, Austin, TX 78738 www.hyalose.com 512-697-8195 Development, Product 6-25 employees Recombinant hyaluronic acid
Hyalose was formed to commercialize unique recombinant technologies for producing Hyaluronic Acid (HA), a biomolecule for many healthcare and cosmetic applications. With a strong intellectual property portfolio of 35 issued and 49 pending patents, we meet today’s market demands for highly controlled HA production.
INC Reseach Contract Research Organization
3321 Bee Caves Rd, Austin, TX 78746 www.incresearch.com 512-327-3674 Service 101-200 employees Full service CRO
INC Research is a therapeutically focused contract research organization with a high performance reputation for conducting customized Phase I to Phase IV clinical development programs in areas of specialty. We help our customers make better-informed drug and device development decisions allowing them to bring products to market which improve the health of people around the world.
Insys Therapeutics Pharmaceutical/Biopharmaceutical
2700 Oakmont Drive, Round Rock, TX 78665 www.insysrx.com 512-583-6974 Development, Product 6-25 employees Cancer Products & Discovery
Insys Therapeutics is assembling a product pipeline targeting cancer-supportive care and cancer therapy. Our supportive care products include a proprietary sublingual fentanyl spray for the treatment of breakthrough cancer pain, and our family of dronabinol product candidates for the treatment of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, and appetite stimulation. We are also developing proprietary cancer therapeutics.
Integra Life Sciences Medical Device
11400 N. Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78753 www.integralife.com 512-973-9061 Product *** employees Orthopedic implants
Integra LifeSciences offers innovative solutions in orthopedic extremity surgery, neurosurgery, spine surgery, and reconstructive and general surgery. We offer a broad portfolio of products including devices and implants for spine, foot and ankle, hand and wrist, shoulder and elbow, tendon and peripheral nerve protection and repair. We are a leading provider of surgical instruments to US healthcare sites.
International Biophysics Medical Device
2101 E. St. Elmo Road, Suite 275, Austin, TX 78744 www.biophysicscorp.com 512-326-3244 Development, Product 6-25 employees Manuf medical devices
International Biophysics is a medical device manufacturer, manufacturing everything from heart pumps to medicine dispenser cups. Our design and development capabilities include CAD drawings/CAM interface, prototype development, initial product testing, tooling/molding design and manufacture, and validation testing.
InView Technologies Medical Device
8900 Shoal Creek Blvd., Suite 125, Austin, TX 78757 www.inviewcorp.com 512-243-8751 Development, Product *** employees SWIR Camera
InView is leveraging the latest advancements in Compressive Sensing and our patent portfolio to dramatically reduce the cost of shortwave IR (SWIR) cameras and make SWIR images available to budget conscience businesses. SWIR cameras can see through fog, dust and smoke, and can characterize material in a laboratory giving them a wide variety of applications.
KCR U.S. Contract Research Organization
9209 Linkmeadow Dr., Austin, TX 78748 www.kcrcro.com 512-992-1180 Service *** employees Full service CRO
KCR has conducted clinical research for more than 300 drugs representing many different therapeutic areas including cardiology, diabetes, oncology, and psychiatry. The company conducts Phase II-IV clinical trials (preliminary trials on groups of several dozen subjects, international multicenter trials involving thousands of patients, and post-marketing surveillance studies) in 17 countries.
KJ Scientific Biotechnology/Life Science
111 Cooperative Way, Suite 200, Georgetown, TX 78626 www.kjscientific.com *** Development, Service 1-5 employees Environmental chemical testing
KJ Scientific, LLC is an environmental chemical testing biotech company that focuses on using new technology to analyze chemicals (e.g., pesticides, personal care products, consumer goods, surfactants and pharmaceuticals) for bioaccumulation (i.e. accumulation in living organisms’ tissues) to determine possible effects on human and wildlife health.
Lab7 Systems Biotechnology/Life Science
515 Congress Ave., Suite 2100, Austin, TX 78701 www.lab7.io 512-669-5717 Development, Product 1-5 employees Sequencing informatics Software/Bioinformatics
Lab7 Systems is a team of bioinformaticians, computer scientists, and molecular biologists combining our expertise with a deep knowledge of High Performance Computing environments to deliver software solutions that address Next Generation Sequencing data workflow. From hardware infrastructure to pipeline development, we can help you build a streamlined, efficient, and scalable sequencing informatics environment.
LDR USA Medical Device
13785 Research Boulevard, Suite 200, Austin, TX 78750 www.us.ldr.com 512-344-3333 Development, Product *** employees Spinal procedures Orthopedic
LDR is a global medical device company focused on designing and commercializing novel and proprietary surgical technologies for the treatment of patients suffering from spine disorders. We believe our platforms enable products that are less invasive, provide greater intra-operative flexibility, offer simplified surgical techniques and promote improved clinical outcomes for patients.
Lehle Seeds Biotechnology/Life Science
1102 South Industrial Blvd, Suite D, Round Rock, TX 78681 www.arabidopsis.com 512-388-3945 Development, Product 1-5 employees Plant model organism
Lehle Seeds sells the model plant organism Arabidopsis for research use including seeds, growing supplies, books, lighting supplies and crossing tools.
Lovelace Scientific Contract Research Organization
12221 N Mopac Expy, Austin, TX 78758 www.lsrtrials.com 512-901-8860 Service *** employees Full service CRO CROs
Lovelace Scientific Resources is completely dedicated to the implementation of clinical trials. Conduction of clinical trials is our singular business. The expertise of the clinical research team, the availability of appropriate facilities and equipment, and the management of the clinical trial are hallmark pledges to our sponsors.
Luminex Biotechnology/Life Science
12212 Technology Blvd, Austin, TX 78727 www.luminexcorp.com 512-219-8020 Development, Product 101-200 employees Bioassays BioSecurity, Environ, ID
Luminex Corporation develops, manufactures and markets innovative biological testing technologies with applications throughout the clinical diagnostic and life science industries. The Company's xMAP® technology is sold worldwide and is in use in leading clinical laboratories as well as major pharmaceutical, diagnostic and biotechnology companies.
Lumos Pharma Pharmaceutical/Biopharmaceutical
515 Congress Avenue # 1800, Austin, TX 78701 www.lumos-pharma.com 512-327-9530 Development 6-25 employees CTD Therapy
Lumos Pharma is a biotechnology company created to develop and commercialize a treatment for the disease Creatine Transporter Deficiency (CTD). We are the exclusive licensee of technology and discoveries made in laboratories at the University of Cincinnati and have partnered with leaders in the field to ensure success in developing a treatment for CTD.
Lung Therapeutics Pharmaceutical/Biopharmaceutical
7500 Rialto Blvd., Ste 250, Austin, TX 78735 www.lungtx.com 512-872-7527 Development 1-5 employees Lung fluid drainage
Lung Therapeutics is a corporation that leverages NIH validated and funded programs to develop first in class therapies for niche indications in lung injury and disease. We are a spinout from UT Health Northeast and take advantage of more than 25 years of research in lung disease. We pursue indications for which there is currently no effective therapeutic option.
Macromoltek Biotechnology/Life Science
103 Parkwood Ct, Austin, TX 78746 www.macromoltek.com 801-361-6880 Devel, Service 1-5 employees Antibody Analysis Software/Bioinformatics
Macromoltek's mission is to provide easy-to-use scientific software. Our vision is to help researchers make new discoveries by keeping the focus on their science. We provide an Online Workspace for Antibody Analysis and Modeling. We help researchers analyze potential antibody drug targets by providing them with a web interface to our bioinformatics and molecular modeling software.
Mati Therapeutics Medical Device
4317 Dunning Lane, Austin, TX 78746 www.matitherapeutics.com 512-329-6360 Development, Product 1-5 employees Occular drug delivery device
Building upon a well-known ocular device – punctal plugs – our objective is to complete the development of PPDS as a proprietary, minimally invasive drug delivery system that can be used to introduce a variety of therapeutic agents to the eye through controlled, sustained release to the tear film.
Medical Innovation Labs Medical Device
***, Austin, TX *** www.txmda.com 214-500-4342 Development 1-5 employees Medical Inventions
TMA is focused on the translation of breakthrough medical discoveries and inventions into products that improve patient care.
MetaClin Research Contract Research Organization
5815 W. William Cannon Dr., Suite 103, Austin, TX 78749 www.metaclin.com 512-732-2444 Service *** employees Full service CRO
MetaClin Research, Inc. has a reputation for efficient study start-up, rapid patient enrollment and high quality data. We have clinical trials experience in Phase I-IV pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic studies, as well as single and multi-site efficacy and safety trials. MetaClin is dedicated to adopting the goals, standards, and long-term visions of our sponsors.
MetaVi Labs Pharmaceutical/Biopharmaceutical
16238 Ranch Road 620 North, Suite F-347, Austin, TX 78717 www.metavilabs.com 512-686-0417 Development, Product 1-5 employees Cancer
MetaVì Labs is the first company wholly dedicated to stopping metastasis formation. Our 3D collagen-based Preclinical Antimetastasis Screening System is the only validated method on the market, from in vitro, to in vivo, to the clinic. We are actively seeking out-licensing opportunities as well as drug-discovery and companion-diagnostic co-development projects for anti-metastatic agents.
Merkatum Biometric Sec & ID Biotechnology/Life Science
9111 Jollyville Road, Suite 103, Austin, TX 78759 www.merkatum.com 512-687-3157 Devel, Service 6-25 employees Biometrics BioSecurity, Environ, ID
Merkatum Corporation develops biometric and biographic identity resolution systems that effectively determine, interpret, and manage the identity of individuals in order to deter identity fraud and safety/security risks. Merkatum’s core product searches and compares the identity of individuals in databases and on the field by utilizing fingerprint, facial, and/or biographic recognition algorithms.
Micro-Bac International Biotechnology/Life Science
3200 N I35, Round Rock, TX 78681 www.micro-bac.com 512-310-9000 Devel, Product, Service *** employees Bacterial bio-remediation
Minimus Spine Inc Medical Device
12885 research Blvd., Suite 210A, Austin, TX 78750 www.minimusspine.com 512-619-4855 Development *** employees Spine
Minimus Spine is developing ozone injection technology to treat herniated disks. Ozone has been used in Europe for over 15 years. We will commercialize the product outside the United States first and then begin working with FDA to offer this technology here. We are interested in discussions with distributors outside of the U.S.
Mirna Therapeutics Pharmaceutical/Biopharmaceutical
2150 Woodward St., Suite 100, Austin, TX 78744 www.mirnarx.com 512-901-0900 Development 6-25 employees Oncology Therapies Phase I
Mirna has identified numerous tumor suppressor miRNAs that play key roles in preventing normal cells from becoming cancerous. These miRNAs are reduced or lost in virtually all cancers. Mirna’s therapeutic strategy is to bring this tumor suppressor activity back into target tissue cells by administering mimics of natural miRNAs, an approach known as “miRNA Replacement Therapy”.
Mocon Specialty Labs Biotechnology/Life Science
2011 A. Lamar Dr, Round Rock, TX 78664 www.mdgc.com 763-493-6370 Service *** employees Aroma analysis Ag, Food, Vet, Consumer
MOCON develops and utilizes Multidimensional Gas Chromatograph-Mass Spectrometer-Olfactometry based systems and techniques to resolve consumer product problems related to aroma and odor quality. Off-odor and aroma characterization is a demanding analytical challenge because aroma/odor critical components are typically present at very trace levels in a complex matrix of low odor impact volatiles.
Molecular Templates Inc Pharmaceutical/Biopharmaceutical
111 W. Cooperative Way, Suite 201, Georgetown, TX 78626 www.moleculartemplates.com 512-930-0304 Development 6-25 employees Oncology Therapies Phase I
Molecular Templates is a biopharmaceutical company that develops next-generation immunotoxins for the treatment of cancer and other serious diseases. The company's lead compound, MT-3724, is the first immunotoxin to target CD20 and will enter clinical trials for the treatment on refractory non-Hodgkin's lymphoma at the end of 2014
Monebo Technologies Medical Device
1800 Barton Creek Blvd., Austin, TX 78735 www.monebo.com 512-732-0235 Product *** employees Cardiac Cardiac/peripheral vasc
Monebo Technologies is dedicated to providing patients, physicians and partner companies with exceptional technology to increase the quality and efficiency of cardiac care. Singularly focused on the heart and its electrical activity, we strive to deliver high quality products and services that will meet the needs of our customers today and in the future.
Myriad RBM Diagnostic
3300 Duval Road, Austin, TX 78759 www.myriadrbm.com 512-835-8026 Product, Service 101-200 employees Multiplexed immunoassay dx
Myriad RBM is a wholly owned subsidiary of Myriad Genetics, Inc. Myriad RBM’s biomarker discovery platform provides reproducible, quantitative, multiplexed data for hundreds of proteins to advance drug and diagnostic development.
Mystic Pharmaceuticals Pharmaceutical/Biopharmaceutical
2006 Windy Terrace, Cedar Park, TX 78613 www.mysticpharmaceuticals.com 512-918-2900 Development 6-25 employees Drug Delivery Platform technology
Mystic Pharmaceuticals provides patient focused drug delivery solutions for pharmaceutical, biotech and healthcare companies. We have engineered solutions to challenging drug delivery problems, and can tailor our devices to meet your technical specifications. Taking a patient-focused approach to product design, our solutions include non-invasive delivery systems that facilitate self-administration, ease of use, safety, compliance, and therapeutic benefits.
Myzelle Biolabs Biotechnology/Life Science
3721 Executive Center Dr, Suite 160, Austin, TX 78731 www.myzelle.com 512-201-8175 Product 1-5 employees Food Safety Ag, Food, Vet, Consumer
Myzelle provides high-quality products to the food safety, veterinary and life science research markets. Products include food toxin testing, food constituent testing, dairy testing, microbiology hygiene testing, pesticide testing, animal health testing and veterinary drug testing.
NanoHybrids Biotech, Diagnostic, Pharma
11520 Antigua Dr, Austin, TX 78759 www.nanohybrids.net 512-270-8469 Devel, Product, Service 1-5 employees Biomedical Nanoparticle Imaging
NanoHybrids harnesses the power of nanotechnology and molecular targeting, providing improved therapeutic and diagnostic solutions for the rapidly growing field of personalized medicine.
NanoMedical Systems Pharmaceutical/Biopharmaceutical
4401 Freidrich Ln, Suite 307, Austin, TX 78744 www.nanomedsys.com 512-614-4434 Pre-clinical Development 6-25 employees Drug Delivery
NanoMedical Systems’ mission is to meet the growing demand for improved safety, efficacy, and cost in patient treatment with a suite of innovative nanotechnology-based implantable drug delivery devices. We partner with pharmaceutical companies to develop new therapeutic products. Our staff includes medical device, drug development, and nanofabrication experts.
Nanohmics Biotechnology/Life Science
6201 E Oltorf Street, Austin, TX 78741 www.nanohmics.com 512-389-9990 Development 6-25 employees Advanced materials technology Environ, diagnostics, devices
Nanohmics develops sensors and instrumentation for biomedical research and engineering, molecular diagnostics and medical devices. We also specialize in advanced materials, microfabrication, instrumentation, electro-optics and fluidics. By applying our scientific and engineering expertise to the early stages of technology development we deliver high-value, next-generation products and system-level solutions.
Nano Science Diagnostics Diagnostic
10520 Canyon Vista Way, Austin, TX 78726 www.nanosciencediagnostics.com 914-419-0287 Product, Service 1-5 employees Bacteria, virus diagnostics Preclinical
Nano Science Diagnostics has developed a diagnostics platform which can be used for testing various bacteria, viruses, and proteins. One of the key elements of the platform is the proprietary high efficiency nanotags that tag the target bacteria, virus, or protein being detected. Our nanotags feature high detection efficiency, high specificity and very good shelf life.
Neogensis Labs Biotechnology/Life Science
248 Addie Roy Road #201, Austin, TX 78746 www.neogensis.com 855-636-4040 Product 1-5 employees Nitric oxide products Preclinical
A nature centered, science driven approach to providing nitric oxide supplements. Clinical study results are forthcoming addressing hypertension and pre-hypertension and there are successful clinical results for Urea Cycle Disorder and Pre-eclampsia.
NeuroChaos Solutions Medical Device
2645 Creeks Edge Parkway, Austin, TX 78733 www.neurochaosinc.com 512-426-5772 Development 1-5 employees Traumatic Brain Injury
NeuroChaos Solutions is committed to developing products to objectively identify and monitor Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). We are developing novel, portable, easy-to-use products that provide valuable information regarding the presence of TBI, its severity and the recovery period. The NeuroChaos technology is expected to be useful to emergency room, sports and military physicians.
NewLink Genetics Pharmaceutical/Biopharmaceutical
2700 Via Fortuna, Ste 100, Austin, TX 78746 www.newlinkgenetics.com 512-524-2044 Development 26-50 employees Cancer Immunotherapy Phase III
NewLink Genetics was established by Dr. Charles Link and Dr. Nick Vahanian to develop the potential of immunotherapy in cancer treatment. We are developing immunotherapies that unleash the innate strength of the human body to fight cancer, focusing on both immune stimulation and blocking tumor immune suppression to provide the greatest impact on patients’ treatment success.
Omega Optics Diagnostic
8500 Shoal Creek Blvd, Bldg 4, Suite 200, Austin, TX 78757 www.omegaoptics.com 512-996-8833 Devel, Product, Service 6-25 employees Optics
Omega Optics’ Diagnostics Platform is being developed to address medical and clinical diagnostic needs for biomolecule (protein, DNA, mRNA) detection with high sensitivity, specificity and multiplexing capability with minuscule sample volume. Potential application areas include: early detection of cancers, allergies and infection diseases; drug discovery; medical research; pathogen detection in food and beverages; environmental pollution sensing; biological agent detection.
On-X Life Technologies Medical Device
1300 East Anderson Ln, Bldg 5, Austin, TX 78752 www.onxlti.com 512-339-8000 Development, Product 51-100 employees Cardiac Cardiac/peripheral vasc
On-X Life Technologies, Inc. is committed to restoring the patient's quality of life by developing, manufacturing and marketing products that are unsurpassed in quality and performance. Our goal was to employ pyrolytic carbon to further advance prosthetic heart valve technology. We develop and manufacture prosthetic heart valves and other cardiovascular specialty products to enhance patient care.
OriGen Biomedical Medical Device
7000 Burleson Rd, Bldg D, Austin, TX 78744 www.origen.com 512-474-7278 Development, Product 26-50 employees Cell Culture
OriGen’s mission is to innovate medical devices that exceed customers’ expectations. Our engineers have more than 25 years of experience with dozens of specialty medical devices for cardiac care and cell culture. Our products have received marketing clearance from US-FDA, are registered for use in Canada and are CE marked.
Orthobiomedical Medical Device
15102 Iowa Street, Austin, TX 78734 www.orthobiomedical.com 512-909-7881 Development 1-5 employees Platform device validation
Orthobiomedical was founded as a consulting organization in 2007 and has since grown into a technology and product development company. We partner with companies and organizations to bring to market innovative products in the medical device industry.
Ortho Kinematics Medical Device
110 Wild Basin Road #250, Austin, TX 78746 www.orthokinematics.com 512-334-5490 Development, Product 26-50 employees Spine imaging informatics
The VMA (Vertebral Motion Analysis) is a diagnostic test for the spine that uses fluoroscopy to capture the spine in motion, producing patient-specific graphs for each vertebral level.
Pain Therapeutics Pharmaceutical/Biopharmaceutical
7801 N Capital of Texas Hwy, Suite260, Austin, TX 78731 www.paintrials.com 512-501-2444 Development 6-25 employees Develop pain drugs Phase III
Pain Therapeutic is a biopharmaceutical company that develops novel drugs. Our leading drug candidate, REMOXY©, is a strong painkiller with a unique formulation designed to reduce potential risks of unintended use. Our expertise represents a cross-section of drug development disciplines including preclinical development, clinical development, medical affairs, regulatory, pharmaceutical development and supply chain management.
PanAmerican Veterinary Laboratories Biotechnology/Life Science
166 Brushy Creek Trail, Hutto, TX 78634 www.pavlab.com 800-856-9655 Product & Service 1-5 employees Animal Health
Pan American Veterinary Laboratories providess Elisa based diagnostic services for the veterinary market. The company has USDA Licensed Products for Pythium Immunotherapy to treat Pythiosis in Horses & Dogs and BunnyVac vaccine for Prevention of Pasteurella infection in Rabbits.
Paratus Diagnostics Diagnostics
300 Wallis Drive, Austin, TX 78746 www.paratusdiagnostics.com *** Development, Product 1-5 employees POC diagnostics Device and Assay
Our simple, low-cost device is a consumable plastic module about the size of a cell phone charger, and performs the necessary sample processing and delivery consistent with current clinical practice, yet avoiding the need for lab steps or equipment.
Patton Medical Devices Medical Device
3108 N. Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78703 www.i-port.com 512-279-4545 Product *** employees Implantable devices
Patton Medical Devices is the creator of the i-port® Injection Port for insulin administration The i-port® is the only product conceived by a person with diabetes that offers a simple, convenient way to eliminate the need to puncture the skin with each dose of medication.
PetaOmics Biotechnology/Life Science
3055 Hunter Road Mailbox #7, San Marcos, TX 78666 no website 203-632-2945 Development 1-5 employees Functional genomic analysis
PetaOmics develops innovative approaches that will facilitate functional genomic analysis, taking advantage of recent advances in DNA sequencing technology. The company will commercialize kits designed to enable groundbreaking discoveries in genomics and epigenomics.
PlastiPure Other Biotechnology
11212 Metric Blvd., Ste 600, Austin, TX 78758 www.plastipure.com 512-637-4386 Development 6-25 employees Consumer Products Consumer Products
PlastiPure is a technology company focused on developing safe plastic materials and products. We work with innovative companies throughout the plastic supply chain to develop PlastiPure-Safe™ certified EA-Free materials, compounds, colorants, processing aids, and PlastiPure-Safe™ certified EA-Free products.
PPD Contract Research Organization
7551 Metro Center Drive, Ste 300, Austin, TX 78744 www.ppdi.com 512-447-2985 Development >200 employees Full service CRO
Healthy volunteer (Phase I) clinic and dental research clinic.
Progenicare Pharmaceutical/Biopharmaceutical
3600 Bee Cave Road, Ste 102, Austin, TX 78746 www.progenicare.com 512-306-9788 Product, Service 6-25 employees Autologous stem cell treatment
Regeneration through autologous stem cells. BMAC2 is an innovative system for delivering autologous adult stem cells derived from bone marrow aspirate.
Pro-Lab Diagnostics Diagnostics
21 Cypress Blvd., Round Rock, TX 78665 www.pro-lab.com 512-832-9145 Product 6-25 employees In Vitro Assays
Originally established in 1974, the Pro-Lab Group of companies is dedicated to provide high quality, cost effective immunodiagnostic and molecular products. Pro-Lab distributes as well as manufactures products for hospitals, medical laboratories, universities, biodefense, veterinary, plant pathology, and other investigative laboratories.
ProPep Surgical Medical Device
11614 Bee Caves Road, Ste 220, Austin, TX 78738 www.propepsurgical.com 512-617-6740 Development, Product 1-5 employees Nerve monitoring system
The Propep nerve monitoring system allows proven nerve monitoring technology to be used during laparoscopic and robotic prostatectomy surgery.
Pure MHC Biotechnology/Life Science
7500 Rialto Blvd., Bldg 2 Suite 260, Austin, TX 78738 *** 512-697-8143 Development 6-25 employees MHC Dx and therapeutics
Pure MHC is focused on MHC (Major Histocompatibilty Complex) based diagnostics and therapeutics using unique proprietary soluble HLA proteins that are naturally produced and processed.
Pure Protein Biotechnology/Life Science
7500 Rialto Blvd., Bldg 2 Suite 260, Austin, TX 78738 www.pureproteinllc.com 512-697-8143 Development 6-25 employees Produce soluble HLA protein
Pure Protein has pioneered an approach to produce soluble forms of HLA Class I and Class II proteins (sHLA). These endogenously loaded, naturally glycosylated proteins can be used for critical research and in the development of a variety of diagnostics and therapeutics needed for immunotherapy applications.
Pure Transplant Solutions Biotechnology/Life Science
7500 Rialto Blvd., Bldg 2 Suite 260, Austin, TX 78738 *** 512-697-8143 Devel, Product, Service 6-25 employees HLA Dx, devices and therap
Pure Transplant is using HLA protein to develop diagnostics, devices, and therapeutics which will eliminate rejection in organ transplants.
Pure Vaccine Solutions Biotechnology/Life Science
7500 Rialto Blvd., Bldg 2 Suite 260, Austin, TX 78738 *** 512-697-8143 Devel, Product, Service 6-25 employees HLA protein vaccine targets
Pure Vaccine is using HLA protein to discover valuable new vaccine targets, improve existing vaccines, and design clinical trials for vaccine candidates.
Pythium Technologies Contract Research Organization
166 Brushy Creek Trail, Hutto, TX 78634 *** 800-856-9655 Development 1-5 employees Veterinary therapeutic Vet clinical trials
Pythium Technologies is developing applications and conducting clinical trials for USDA approval of proiprietary immunomoduolator products. Current applications include veterinary use in chronic infections with various organsims and allergic disease.
Quality Bioresources Biotechnology/Life Science
1015 N. Austin Street, Sequin, TX 78155 www.qualbio.com 830-372-4797 Service *** employees Biotech product lyophilization
Quality Bioresources is a ISO 13485 certified contract manufacturer specializing in GMP lyophilization, bulk lyophilization, medical device lyophilization, lyophilization cycle development and optimization, IVD manufacture services, In vitro diagnostic manufacture, packaging services and other lyophilization services.
Quantum Materials Biotechnology/Life Science
3055 Hunter Road, San Marcos, TX 78666 www.qmcdots.com Development, Product 1-5 employees Quantum dot nano particles
Nano technology company focused on the development and production of nano particle quantum dots. These materials can be applied to a broad range of products in the biotech industry but the company focus is on integrating quantum dots as replacements for fluorescent dyes used in diagnostic assay kits.
Radix BioSolutions Biotechnology/Life Science
111 Cooperative Waty, Georgetown, TX 78626 www.radixbiosolutions.com 512-869-8000 Product, Service 6-25 employees Multiplex assay devel & service
Radix BioSolutions is a source for biomolecular products and services, offering custom reagent production, assay development, assay production, and bioanalytical testing services for Luminex® xMAP® Technology including the recently released MAGPIX® system. Radix’s customized approach works with a variety of different matrices from whole blood, dried blood spots, plasma, serum, urine, CSF and other biological fluids.
Receptor Logic Pharmaceutical/Biopharmaceutical
7500 Rialto Blvd., Bldg 2 Suite 260, Austin, TX 78738 www.receptorlogic.com 512-697-8146 Development, Service 6-25 employees Therapeutic antibodies
Receptor Logic, Inc. is revolutionizing the field of immunology through our proprietary T-Cell Receptor mimic (TCRm) technology. Receptor Logic’s TCRm technology provides ground breaking opportunities in therapeutic monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) and associated companion diagnostics, research reagents and assay development services.
Redstone Research Contract Research Organization
3500 Jefferson Street, Ste 325, Austin, TX 78731 www.redstoneresearch.com 512-464-1223 Service *** employees Clinical trial management
CRO services including Phase 1-IV complete clinical trial management, site recruitment, study start-up, subject recruitment, creation and maintenance of cintral files, protocol and ICF development, vendor selection and management, quality assurance, biostatistics, establish and modify SOPs, query resolution and drug shipment and accountability.
Renovis Surgical Medical Device
10415 Morado Circle, Bldg 2, Ste 350, Austin, TX 78759 www.renovis-surgical.com 800-736-6847 Development, Product *** employees Orthopedic implants
Orthopedic implant products including spine, hip, knee implants and supporting products.
ResearchPoint Global Contract Research Organization
5301 Southwest Parkway, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78735 www.researchpointglobal.com 512-343-1092 Service 6-25 employees Full service CRO
Full service CRO including global project management, data managmeent & biostatistics, clinical monitoring, quality assurance, medical and safety monitoring, site selection and management, medical writing, regulatory affairs, protocol consulting and product logistics.
Respiratory Research Medical Device
8711 Burnet Rd., Suite B31, Austin, TX 78757 www.respiratoryresearch.com 512-587-7141 Product 1-5 employees Breath condensate device
Respiratory Research is focused on the study of Exhaled Breath Condensate. We produce the RTube, which captures biomarkers for the vital data you need by being available for the subject to use during symptomatic episodes, any time, any place.
RiboSolutions Biotechnology/Life Science
119 Purple Sage Dr., Cedar Creek, TX 78612 www.ribosolutionsinc.com 512-321-4920 Service 1-5 employees Services - Custom Enzymes
RiboSolutions was founded in May of 2007 to study and expand the use of nucleases in biotechnology. The company is centered on a core belief of helping and partnering with other companies on enzyme related projects and is operated in Cedar Creek Texas.
RTI Surgical (Pioneer Surgical) Medical Device
9600 Great Hills Trail, Ste 160E, Austin, TX 78759 www.pioneer.rtix.com 512-372-4312 Development, Product *** employees Spine, cardiothoracic, biologics Devices and Biologics
Pioneer Surgical serves spine, cardiothoracic, orthopedics, and biologics.
RxGen Contract Research Organization
5001 Plaza on the Lake, Ste 103, Austin, TX 78746 www.rx-gen.com 203-498-9706 Service 1-5 employees Preclinical primate CRO Preclinical
RxGen is a specialty translational research company focused exclusively on the development and application of in vivodisease models to accelerate the evaluation, selection, and development of candidate therapeutics and drug delivery technologies. RxGen offers a wide range of preclinical research models and related services, with a specific focus on central nervous system (CNS), ophthalmic and metabolic disorders.
Savara Pharmaceutical/Biopharmaceutical
900 S. Capital of Texas Highway Suite 150, Austin, TX 78746 www.savarapharma.com 512-961-1891 Development 26-50 employees Pulmonary antibacterial Drug Delivery
Savara Pharmaceuticals is an emerging specialty pharmaceutical company developing innovative pulmonary drugs for the treatment of serious and life-threatening conditions. Savara Pharmaceuticals’ lead product candidate is AeroVanc™ (vancomycin hydrochloride inhalation powder), the first inhaled antibiotic being developed to address the growing population of MRSA-infected cystic fibrosis patients.
Selenium Medical Device
11412 Bee Caves Road, Suite 300, Austin, TX 78738 www.selenbio.com 512-697-8219 Development 6-25 employees Antibacterial Coatings
Selenium, Ltd. uses its proprietary organoselenium Seldox™ compounds to enable permanent, catalytic antimicrobial surfaces for medical devices, consumer products, and industrial applications through coatings and direct polymerization. The company also produces antibody drug conjugates for targeted therapies.
Seralogix Biotechnology/Life Science
3355 Bee Caves Road, Ste 607, Austin, TX 78746 www.seralogix.com 512-828-7955 Product, Service 1-5 employees Computational biology Software
Seralogix is a leading provider of next generation system biology computational tools and services, designed to provide our customers with unprecedented insights into disease mechanisms and interventions, helping guide and accelerate the discovery and development of drugs, vaccines and diagnostics through all stages of the development cycle -- from the Petri dish to personalized medicine.
SGE Analytical Science Biotechnology/Life Science
2007 Kramer Lane, Ste 100, Austin, TX 78758 www.sge.com 512-837-7190 Product *** employees Chromatography consumables
Chromatography and liquid handling products, components and consumables.
Signature Science Biotechnology/Life Science
8329 North Mopac Expressway, Austin, TX 78759 www.signaturescience.com 512-533-2000 Product, Service 51-100 employees Consulting
Signature Science is a multidisciplinary scientific organization that supports the homeland security, public health, law enforcement, and intelligence communities. SigSci has expertise in life sciences (molecular biology, genetics, bioinformatics, proteomics, laboratory services, forensic DNA services), chemistry (chemical threat agents, toxic industrial chemicals), QA & statistics (experimental design, SOPs, data reviews), engineering, platform integration, and rapid prototyping.
SlieaGen Biotechnology/Life Science
2113 Wells Brandch Pky, Ste 6900, Austin, TX 78728 www.slieagen.com 512-782-8204 Product, Service 1-5 employees Clinical res & biorepository
SlieaGen is a clinical research organization and biorepository for thousands of samples of worldwide infection diseases. Our products and services facilitate clinical trials, as well as the discovery, development and production of diagnostic testing and therapeutics.
Spine 360 Medical Device
5000 Plaza on the Lake, Austin, TX 78746 www.spine360.com 512-327-6400 Development, Product *** employees Spinal implants
Develop and provide a wide variety of products serving surgeons performing spinal fusion procedures.
SpineSmith Medical Device, Pharma
93 Red River, Austin, TX 78701 www.spinesmithusa.com 512-637-6745 Development, Product 6-25 employees Spinal implants Wet and Dry
SpineSmith Partners LP designs, develops and markets implants and biologics for surgical fixation, correction and tissue regeneration of the spine.
Spot On Sciences Medical Device
8204 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX 78753 www.spotonsciences.com 512-827-9627 Product 1-5 employees Dry blood spot storage
Spot On Sciences develops and markets innovative medical devices that revolutionize collection and storage of biological fluids for diagnostic testing and medical research. Initial products, HemaForm™ and HemaSpot™, enable remote collection of blood samples offering solutions for multiple markets including clinical trials, biobanking, home-based diagnostics, military field medicine and population studies.
St Jude Medical Medical Device
6300 Bee Caves Road, Bldg 2, Ste 300, Austin, TX 78746 www.sjm.com 512-286-4000 Development, Product 101-200 employees Cardiac
Mechanical heart valves, electronic medical devices, education, sales & marketing.
Stellarray Inc Medical Device
9210 Cameraon Road, Ste 300, Austin, TX 78754 www.stellar-ray.com 512-997-7780 Development, Product 1-5 employees Blood/biological irradiator
The Stellarray team is now focused on testing and obtaining FDA approval of our first system product, a self-contained blood/biological irradiator (SCBI) using our flat panel X-ray sources.
Stryker Orthopaedics Medical Device
11500 Metric Blvd, Ste 495, Austin, TX 78758 www.stryker.com/en-us/index.htm 512-491-0222 Development, Product 6-25 employees Spine, hips, knees ++
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TEF Labs Inc Biotechnology/Life Science
9415 Capitol View Dr., Austin, TX 78747 www.teflabs.com 512-280-5223 Product *** employees Dyes, indicators Bio Reagents
We exist to create better research tools that empower better research results. Founded by Dr. Akwasi Minta, a pioneer of today's fluorescent indicators, TEFLabs is committed to providing scientists worldwide with high quality materials to support and advance their work. Our products are currently employed by scientists, universities and laboratories for research in life sciences.
Tekton Research Contract Research Organization
4534 West Gate Blvd, Ste 110, Austin, TX 78745 www.tektonresearch.com 512-388-5717 Service *** employees Full Service CRO
Full service CRO for a variety of specialties including asthma, allergy, cardiology, endocrinology, infectious diseases, internal medicine, OB/Gyn, orthopedic surgery, nphrology, neurology, psychiatry and rheumatology.
TeVido BioDevices Biotechnology/Life Science
12004 Hispania Court, Austin, TX 78727 www.tevidobiodevices.com *** Development 1-5 employees 3D bio-printing Regenerative medicine
TeVido BioDevices, LLC uses the innovative process of 3D bio-printing of living human cells for use as implants or grafts targeting use in reconstructive surgery. We use a simple yet sophisticated approach to produce living tissue products – inkjet printers modified to print cells instead of ink - allowing flexibility in the type, size and shape of products manufactured.
Theorem Clinical Research Contract Research Organization
9100 Sommerland Way, Austin, TX 78749 www.theoremclinical.com 512-782-2475 Service 1-5 employees Complex combination trials
Theorem's mission is to provide precise execution of complex combination trials for the biopharmaceutical, device and diagnostics industries to accelerate the delivery of personalized medicine to patients around the world.
Thermo Fisher (Life Tech) Biotechnology/Life Science
2130 Woodward Street, Austin, TX 78744 www.thermofisher.com 512-651-0200 Devel, Product, Service >200 employees Life science reagents
Develop and manufacture molecular biology life science reagents.
Thermo Fisher (MS Inst) Biotechnology/Life Science
2215 Grand Avenue Parkway, Austin, TX 78728 www.thermofisher.com 512-251-1400 Development, Product 51-100 employees Mass spec instrumentation
Develop and manufacture Gas Chromatograph-Mass Spectrometry instruments for research and routine applications.
Thermo Fisher (Consolidated Tech) Biotechnology/Life Science
4401 Freidrich Lane, Austin, TX 78744 www.thermofisher.com 512-445-5100 Development, Product 26-50 employees Proficiency panels
Over 20 years of experience in the development and manufacture of proficiency products for accreditation authorities as well as performing contract manufacturing of calibrators and controls for IVD companies. Capabilities include formulation, blending, filling, lyophilization, packaging, labeling, validation, and product development.
Topaz Technologies Biotechnology/Life Science
1421 Wells Branch Pkwy, Suite 210, Pflugerville, TX 78660 www.topazti.com 512-249-8080 Service 6-25 employees Compliance
TOPAZ Technologies, LLC provides animal and clinical research software solutions for the medical research industry. With more than 33 years in the industry, TOPAZ is an established leader in delivering software-based solutions for complex regulatory environments.
TVA Medical Medical Device
7000 Bee Cave Rd, Ste. 250, Austin, TX 78746 www.tvamedical.com 512-582-2460 Development *** employees Endovascular
TVA Medical, Inc. is a medical device company developing innovative, minimally invasive therapies for treatment of End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). The company was founded by Dr. William Cohn in partnership with Sante Ventures, a life sciences venture capital firm based in Austin, TX.
Veracyte Diagnostics
12357-A Riata Trace Parkway, Bldg 5, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78727 www.veracyte.com *** Development, Service 6-25 employees Assays for thyroid, lung diseases
Veracyte is a diagnostics company pioneering the field of molecular cytology to improve patient outcomes and lower healthcare costs.
Vermillion Diagnostics
12117 Bee Caves Rd. Building III, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78738 www.vermillion.com 512-519-0400 Product & Service 6-25 employees Female cancers
Vermillion contributes to the advancement of women's health by developing and commercializing high-value, multi-marker diagnostic tests which address unmet needs in women’s health. Our tests are offered through Vermillion’s ASPiRA Labs, also based in Austin, Texas, where we apply innovative methods to detect, monitor and manage the treatment of gynecologic cancers and other related diseases.
Veterinary Clinical Resources Biotechnology/Life Science
166 Brushy Creek Trail, Hutto, TX 78634 *** 800-856-9655 Development, Product 1-5 employees Antisera & antibodies Diagnostics
Manufacturer of custom biological products including antisera and purified antibodies for medical diagnostics and research.
VUV Analytics Biotechnology/Life Science
9817 Whitley Bay Drive, Austin, TX 78717 www.vuvanalytics.com 512-333-0860 Development 1-10 employees UV detection technologies Instruments
VUV Analytics is dedicated to pioneering the use of VUV optical technologies for widespread use in the analytical sciences. Vacuum ultraviolet (VUV) have been limited to synchrotron facilities due to the experimental difficulties associated with short wavelengths. VUV Analytics' patented technologies create the most exciting advancement in molecular spectroscopy and chemical analysis in decades.
Wenzel Spine Medical Device
206 Wild Basin Road, Build A, Ste 203, Austin, TX 78746 www.wenzelspine.com 512-469-0600 Development, Product 6-25 employees Stand-alone spinal fusion
Wenzel Spine offers the patented VariLift® Interbody Fusion System as a stand-alone solution for stabilizing the spine in the treatment of disorders that include disc herniation, degenerative disc disease, adjacent level disease, and spondylolisthesis. Our products are designed to help surgeons simplify and shorten spine fusion surgery, while providing excellent clinical outcomes for patients.
Windmill Cardiovascular Medical Device
7801 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78752 www.windmillcvs.com 512-419-9947 Development, Product 6-25 employees Heart Assist Device Cardiac implant
Windmill Cardiovascular Systems, Inc (WCS) is a privately funded medical device company developing an advanced class of intelligent Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVADs) for the treatment of heart failure. The Toroidal Ventricular Assist Device (TORVAD™) features a miniaturized fully implantable valveless pulsatile pump that synchronizes with the native heartbeat.
Worldwide Clinical Trials Contract Research Organization
8609 Cross Park Drive, Austin, TX 78754 www.wwctrials.com 512-834-7766 Service >200 employees Analytical plasma services
Analyze plasma samples using LC Mass Spec instrumentation.
Xbiotech Pharmaceutical/Biopharmaceutical
8201 E. Riverside Dr., Bldg 4 Ste. 100, Austin, TX 78744 www.xbiotech.com 512-386-2900 Development 51-100 employees Injectable drug delivery
XBiotech is building on a foundation of remarkable new therapies, innovative approaches to commercialization and a commitment to realizing treatments for unmet medical needs worldwide, including a pipeline of True Human™ antibodies and proven blockbuster biosimilars using manufacturing technoloies to enable production of biological drugs with an unprecedented low cost of goods.
Xeris Pharmaceuticals Pharmaceutical/Biopharmaceutical
3208 Red River Street, Suite 300, Austin, TX 78705 www.xerispharma.com 888-570-4781 Development 6-25 employees Small Molecules
Xeris is a specialty pharmaceutical company developing patient-friendly injectables for indications in diabetes, epilepsy, and immunology. The company's disruptive formulation and delivery technologies allow for the subcutaneous delivery of highly concentrated, non-aqueous paste and liquid formulations of all drug classes, including small molecules, peptides, proteins, antibodies, and nucleic-acid-based therapeutics.
Yorktown Technologies Biotechnology/Life Science
6500 Champion Grandview Way, Austin, TX 78750 www.glofish.com 512-940-3159 Product 6-25 employees Glowing aquarium fish Consumer Products
Yorktown Technologies produces the GloFish, which is a patented and trademarked brand of genetically modified (GM) fluorescent fish. A variety of different GloFish are currently on the market. Zebrafish were the first GloFish available in pet stores, and are now sold in bright red, green, orange-yellow, blue, and purple fluorescent colors.
Zimmer Biologics Medical Device
9301 Amberglen Blvd., Austin, TX 78729 www.zimmer.com 512-506-3250 Development, Product 6-25 employees Joint implants
Zimmer is a world leader in musculoskeletal health solutions. We are dedicated to restoring mobility, alleviating joint pain and improving the quality of life for people around the world. Our mission is to provide effective, creative solutions for orthopaedic surgeons as they work to relieve the pain of arthritis and traumatic injuries.
