BioForward Member Directory

At Novonesis, we believe solutions rooted in biology are key to tackling the challenges our world faces. We develop and sell enzymes and functional proteins as well as microorganisms such as cultures, probiotics, postbiotics and yeast. These are some of our planet's tiniest, yet mightiest agents of change. When we leverage their power with our technology to solve problems, we create what we call biosolutions. And they’re revolutionizing the way we all produce, consume and live. Today we are 10,000 people worldwide with expertise that spans more than 30 industries. All around the world our biosolutions are already helping companies balance their business needs with those of our planet. The time for biosolutions is now. And by working closely with our partners and customers, we will continue to challenge conventional thinking and transform business with biology. Together we will create the change our world needs. Chr. Hansen and Novozymes joined forces in January 2024 to create Novonesis, positioning it as a leading global biosolutions partner. The company aims to leverage the power of biology to drive positive change. By combining the expertise of both legacy companies, Novonesis is poised to contribute to better business practices, healthier lives, and a more sustainable planet.

Object Pharma is currently manufacturing and selling all seven serotypes of botulinum toxin for use by accredited researchers on a worldwide basis. Metabiologics manufactures toxin products to the highest industry standard for purity and specific activity. Customized product specifications and order quantities are available upon request. Antibodies to botulinum toxins are now available.

Octopi is the leading contract beverage facility in the Midwest. Our reach goes beyond making great products. At Octopi, we are committed to seeing our clients’ brands grow. Our facility is located in Waunakee, WI and was built to cater specifically to the needs of the modern beverage client. Our services and capabilities extend far beyond the average contract beverage facility. At Octopi, we strive to be a one-stop shop for our clients’ brands. Whether it is sourcing packaging materials, collaborating on new recipes, designing new brand identities, or helping navigate regional distribution channels. We are our clients’ extra limb.

OpGen is uniquely positioned to address the rising antibiotic resistance crisis and is harnessing the power of informatics and genomic analysis to provide complete solutions to protect patients in hospitals and healthcare networks. Using our large and ever-growing Acuitas Lighthouse® Database of pathogens from around the world, we are developing disruptive technologies aimed to shift the paradigm for managing infectious diseases.

PCI proudly serves pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and clinical research industries nationwide by providing calibration, commissioning, and consulting solutions. At PCI, calibrations are performed by highly technical, cGMP/GLP-trained personnel knowledgeable in quality guidelines enforced by the FDA, EPA, and ISO/IEC 17025:2017.

Contract Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical Fill/Finish

PPD is a leading global contract research organization providing comprehensive, integrated drug development, laboratory, and lifecycle management services. Our customers include pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and academic and government organizations. With offices in 46 countries and approximately 24,000 professionals worldwide, PPD applies innovative technologies, therapeutic expertise and a firm commitment to quality to help customers bend the cost and time curve of drug development and optimize value in delivering life-changing therapies to improve health.

At PROMISS® Diagnostics, we aim to help clinicians detect ovarian cancer early, while lowering costs and improving patient outcomes. That's why we developed PROMISS -- an innovative, non-invasive ovarian cancer diagnostic test that brings certainty for patients and clinicians.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Premier Medical Staffing Services, LLC is one of the fastest growing healthcare staffing firms in the country. We offer medical jobs nationwide for Lab Tech, Medical Techs, Medical Scientists, nursing, and allied professionals with travel and local contract assignments. Premier is owned and operated by medical professionals, allowing us to meet and exceed the expectations of healthcare providers. Premier is certified as a Women Owned Business WBENC, Joint Commission Certified, and a Military Spouse Employment Partner.

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

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

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

We are a problem-oriented innovation network built around a core of advisors and entrepreneurs across healthcare, life sciences, and technology. The goals of Propagate Health include: Collaborate with providers, payers, health technology, pharmaceutical companies, patients, and other stakeholders to identify specific healthcare challenges. Assemble resources, including dynamic teams and where necessary technologies Fund market and/or technical proof of concepts to ensure we are solving problems that improve patient outcomes. Enable access to innovative healthcare solutions for Propagate Health stakeholders and other customers to generate long-term financial value.