Biotech, Biosciences and Biopharmaceutical Companies in Minnesota, US

3M, St Paul, MN:A diversified technology company and 3M Healthcare is the company’s largest major business segment. The 3M Health Care family of businesses serves the medical, dental, pharmaceutical, animal health and health information markets. The extended 3M Health Care family also serves the personal care and food quality assurance testing markets.

Access Genetics, Minneapolis, MN: Consultant Company, in-house molecular genetic testing programs,molecular testing.

ACIST Medical Systems, Inc. Eden Prairie, Minnesota: ACIST Medical Systems manufactures state-of-the art contrast delivery systems used by hospitals for both diagnostic and interventional procedures.

Acorn Cardiovascular,  St. Paul, Minnesota: Cardiology, develops innovative solutions to successfully treat patients with heart failure and restore hope.

Acumen Healthcare, Plymouth, MN:Service company, medical software development company, data management, clinical trial management.

AGA Medical Corporation, Golden Valley, MN: Development, design, manufacture, and marketing of nitinol-based occlusion devices and accessories for the minimally invasive treatment of cardiovascular defects and peripheral vascular disease. Cardiology.

Algos Therapeutics, Inc., Saint Paul, MN:Research and Development, independent research company specializing in the evaluation of potential pain treatments under development

Alquest, Inc. Minneapolis, MN: Contract research organization specialized in medical devices, IVDs, biologics and combination products .

American Preclinical Services, LLC, Minneapolis, MN:  Contract Research Organization, in-vivo medical device testing.

ANTARES PHARMA, INC.Minneapolis, MN: Specialty Pharmaceutical.

Anulex Technologies, Inc.,  Minnetonka, MN: Developing proprietary medical technology designed to effectively repair and seal the anulus.

Apothekon, Inc., St. Paul, MN: Independent medical writing services specializing in the pharmaceutical and allied industries.

AppTec., St., Paul, MN: AppTec is a unique single source for comprehensive GLP/GMP-compliant testing, contract research and development, and custom cGMP manufacturing services for biopharmaceuticals, medical devices, cellular therapeutics, and tissue-based products.

Arc Technology., MN: Analytical Services, Analytical Products, Nanotechnology, AFM, X-Ray, Microchip.

Aspen Research Corporation, St. Paul, MN: Medical Service Company,Regulation Compliance,Testing and  Analysis,

ATG Laboratories Inc., Eden Prairie, MN:A contract R&D laboratory that specializes in custom molecular biology services including cloning and site-directed mutagenesis as well as protein expression and high-level production of recombinant protein in bacterial and insect cells.

Atritech, Inc., Plymouth, MN: Atritech is focused on developing minimally invasive technologies designed for the prevention of atrial fibrillation related stroke.

Aventis Pharmaceutical Inc., St Paul, MN:Dedicated to improving life by treating and preventing human disease through the discovery and development of innovative prescription drugs and vaccines.

Bayer Corporation, Woodbury, MN:Part of the worldwide Bayer Group, an international health care, nutrition and innovative materials group based in Leverkusen, Germany. Bayer employs 23,300 in North America with net North American sales of 8.8 billion euros in 2003. Bayer's three operating business areas -- HealthCare, CropScience and MaterialScience, produce a broad range of products that help diagnose and treat diseases, protect crops, advance automobile safety and durability and improve people's lives.

BioE,  St Paul, MN: Cell Biologics technologies, Multi-Lineage Progenitor Cell™ (MLPC™),
human umbilical cord blood stem cells,life-enhancing therapeutics, pharmaceuticals, high-quality cellular research,drug discovery.

BioErgonomics (BioE), White Bear Lake, MN:Develops high quality, antibody-based technologies used to create a variety of leading-edge diagnostic and therapeutic products designed to continually improve patient outcomes and quality of life.

Biothera, Eagan, MN: Biothera is a biotechnology company dedicated to improving immune health. The company's primary focus is developing pharmaceuticals whose unique mechanism of action engages immune cells not normally involved in the fight against cancer. 

Biotest Laboratory, Minneapolis, MN: Biotest has developed areas of contract manufacturing, packaging/assembly, contract steam sterilization, cleanroom and cleanbench testing and certification, process validation, training and consulting services.

Cargill, Minneapolis, MN: An international provider of food, agricultural and risk management products. With 101,000 employees in 60 countries, Cargill is committed to using its knowledge and experience to collaborate with customers to help them succeed.

Discovery Genomics, Minneapolis, MN:An early stage functional genomics company created to rapidly discover gene functions, conduct drug target validations, and design therapeutic agents based on genomics information.

Excorp Medical Inc., Minneapolis, MN:Ddeveloping a bioartificial liver system. The leading clinical indication has been granted Orphan Drug status by the US FDA.

Gel-Del Technologies, Inc. St Paul, MN:A five-year-old biomedical device company which makes biomaterial products that mimic the body’s tissue using revolutionary and patented protein based fabrication techniques.

GlaxoSmithKline, Minnetonka, MN:A research-based pharmaceutical and healthcare companies, is committed to improving the quality of human life by enabling people to do more, feel better and live longer.

H&B Specialized Products, Minneapolis, MN: Supplies and installs laboratory cabinets, fume hoods and countertops.

HTS BioSystems, Minnepolis, MN: Applies high-throughput bioanalytical systems for the rapidly growing field of proteomics. This portfolio includes novel label-free detection systems as well as advanced fluorescence-based technologies to provide a comprehensive suite of tools supporting all phases of drug discovery and development of unique diagnostics. HTS Biosystems was formed by combining technology and intellectual property from its initial shareholders, including its major shareholder, Quantech Ltd.

Immuno-Biological Laboratories, Minneapolis, MN:A division of KMI Diagnostics, Inc., is a leading suppliers of antibodies, diagnostic and research assays, reagents and instrumentation.

Immunochemistry Technologies LLC., Minneapolis, MN:A custom service laboratory specializing in immunoassay development and manufacturing. The company also offers related custom services including: antibody development, antibody purification, conjugation chemistry, cloning and expression, and consultation services.

Ingenix delivers,  Eden Prairie, MN:  Intelligence for Health Care. A UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) company, Ingenix unites the brightest minds to transform organizations into market leaders and improve health care through information and technology. Ingenix serves a diverse customer base within the health care community.

MD Biosciences, St. Paul: Provides advanced products and pre-clinical services for pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies engaged in inflammations research. With specialized laboratories located in Minnesota, Glasgow, and Israel, our panel of internationally recognized experts provide in-depth expertise and technologies to tackle problems and provide total solutions.

MGI PHARMA, INC., Bloomington, Minnesota, U.S: Biotechnology, R&D.

Nanocopoeia, St. Paul, MN:A drug formulation company bringing a proprietary ElectroNanoSpray™ technology for producing nanoparticles to the pharmaceutical and medical device industries.

Neuromics Antibodies, Edina, MN:Produces a wide range of antibodies for pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry and university research laboratories.

Protein Design Labs, Inc., Brooklyn, MN:A leader in the development of humanized antibodies to prevent or treat various disease conditions. PDL currently has antibodies under development for autoimmune and inflammatory conditions, asthma and cancer. PDL holds fundamental patents for its antibody humanization technology.

Quality Management, Inc. Oakdale, MN: (QMI) produces Safe-Septum® that allows you to aseptically inoculate or transfer cultures, nutrients and enzymes into your bioreactor.

Centers, Institutes, Organizations, Societies, Foundation and Biotech Park in Minnesota

LifeScience Alley, St. Louis Park, MN: Trade Association, Life Sciences, Non-Profit

Mayo Foundation, Rochester, MN:A charitable, not-for-profit organization based in Rochester, Minnesota. Its mission is to provide the best care to every patient every day through integrated clinical practice, education and research.

Michigan Biosciences Organization, Ann Arbor, Michigan: Trade  Organization,  Non-profit,  life sciences