Biotech, Biopharmaceutical and Biosciences in Missouri, USA

Apath LLC., st. Louis, MO: A privately held pharmaceutical discovery and development company with a focus on hepatitis C virus (HCV) and other human viral pathogens. The company is engaged in the commercial application of virology and viral genetics to discover and develop a range of novel therapeutic products for the treatment of viral infections. Their primary focus is on RNA viruses.

AstraZeneca, Kansas City, MO:A major international healthcare business engaged in the research, development, manufacture and marketing of prescription pharmaceuticals and the supply of healthcare services. It is one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies with healthcare sales of over $18.8 billion and leading positions in sales of gastrointestinal, oncology, cardiovascular, neuroscience and respiratory products.

AVANT Immunotherapeutics, Inc. St Louis, MO:Engaged in the discovery, development and commercialization of products that harness the human immune system to prevent and treat disease. We are developing a broad portfolio of vaccines and immunotherapeutics addressing a wide range of applications including bacterial and viral diseases, cardiovascular diseases, biodefense and food safety.

Bayer CropScience, St. Louis, MO: The U.S. business of Bayer CropScience, headquartered in Monheim, Germany. Bayer CropScience, a subsidiary of Bayer AG is one of the world’s leading innovative crop science companies in the areas of crop protection, non-agricultural pest control, seeds and plant biotechnology.

Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, St Joseph, MO:A subsidiary of Boehringer Ingelheim Corporation, is headquartered in St. Joseph, MO. From four sites, St. Joseph, MO; Elwood, KS; Sioux Center, IA; and Ames, IA, this USA subsidiary acts as a center of competence in biological research, development, and manufacturing for the worldwide animal health business.

Chlorogen, St. Louis, MO:A  biopharmaceutical who, through its patented chloroplast technology, is committed to developing plant-made drugs and vaccines for treatment of human diseases. The company is also pursuing collaborative arrangements for other applications of the technology such as food and feed, biopolymers and biodefense.
CRB Consulting Engineers, Kansas City, MO:An international design firm specializing in facility and process design for high technology industries.

INovatia Laboratories, Fayette, MO:An independent contract research organization providing research, analysis, consultation and technology development services to public and private entities throughout North America. The company's core competencies reside within the field of analytical chemistry and its related materials and instrumentation.

ISTO Technologies, Inc., St Louis, MO:A clinical stage orthobiologic company focused on developing differentiated products for sports medicine and spinal therapy. The company's products are intended for repair and regeneration of damaged cartilage in joints and spinal discs.
Kereos Inc., St., Louis, MO:Develops products designed to provide more effective detection and treatment of cancer and cardiovascular disease. The first two products are expected to enter clinical trials for solid tumors late this year. The company’s proprietary technology pairs diagnosis and therapy by targeting imaging agents or therapeutics specifically to the disease site.

 Key Co., St Louis, MO:A division of Ohlsen Pharmacal, markets nutritional supplements.

Mediomics, LLC., St. Louis, MO:Novel sequence-specific DNA-binding proteins fluorescence assay method has product applications in laboratory research, clinical diagnosis, high-throughput drug screening, and for monitoring levels of hazardous chemicals, controlled substances, and infectious agents that may be used for biological warfare.

Millipore, St Charles, MO: A leading provider of products and services that improve productivity in biopharmaceutical manufacturing and in clinical, analytical and research laboratories. The Company is organized in two operating divisions. Its Bioprocess Division helps to enable pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to optimize their manufacturing productivity, ensure the quality of drugs, and scale up the production of difficult-to-manufacture biologics.

Monsanto Company, St Louis, MO:A leading global provider of technology-based solutions and agricultural products that improve farm productivity and food quality.

 Novus International Inc., St Louis, MO:A privately held corporation focused on the animal agriculture industry, with an expanding portfolio of nutrition and health solutions for the animal feed and health industries.

Orion Genomics, St Louis, MO:Develops oncology diagnostic products for cancer screening and therapy selection. The company uses their suite of proprietary technologies to find and interpret normal and abnormal epigenetic patterns of DNA methylation, also known as DNA's Second Code. They are currently identifying epigenetic biomarkers and employing them in the development of novel molecular diagnostic tests to find breast, lung, ovarian, colorectal and other common cancers. Additionally, they are discovering biomarkers that can aid in the selection of best therapies for cancer patients.

Particle Dynamics Inc., St Louis, MO:Develops and globally markets specialty ingredient product lines for the pharmaceutical, nutritional, food, and personal-care industries. Its products include value-added pharmaceutical, vitamin, mineral, herbal, and specialty products.

Pfizer Inc., St. Louis, MO: Discovers, develops, manufactures and markets leading prescription medicines for humans and animals, including many of the world’s best-known consumer brands.

Proteon Therapeutics Inc., Kansas City, MO:A privately held biotechnology company developing novel, first-in-class pharmaceuticals to address the critical, rapidly expanding medical needs of patients with renal and vascular diseases.

Syntec, Winfield, MO: A biomedical company specializing in ophthalmic surgical equipment design. The company's focus is on a specific type of eye surgery, "vitrectomy", performed for retinal repair and diabetes related eye problems.

Tripos Inc., St Louis, MO:Combines leading-edge technology and innovative science to deliver chemistry-research products and services for the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and other life science industries. Within Tripos' Discovery Informatics (DI) business, the company provides software products and consulting services to develop, manage, analyze and share critical drug discovery information.




Centers, Institutes, Foundations, Organizations, Associations of Biotechnology Related Industry in Missouri

Academy of Science, St. Louis, MO: Its mission was to promote "Zoology, Botany, Geology, Mineralogy, Paleontology, Ethnology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Meteorology, Comparative Anatomy, and Physiology."

Center for Emerging Technologies, St Loius, MO: The CET is a not-for-profit entity that develops specialized services and facilities that accelerate growth of advanced technology companies. The Center's mission is to position the St. Louis area as a center of advanced technology industries and knowledge-based economic development.

Certus International, Chesterfield, MO:Mission is to build strategic alliances in the global pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device communities by delivering sound research and development services.

 CORTEX, St. Louis, MO:Composed of leaders from Washington University, Saint Louis University, University of Missouri St.Louis, BarnesJewish Hospital and the Missouri Botanical Garden. The institutions have pledged $29 million over five years to develop research space to retain startup biotech companies and attract larger biotech companies to the city.

Divergence Inc., St Louis, MO: applies genomics to agriculture and infectious disease, discovering and developing proprietary products for the safe and effective control of parasitic diseases.

Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, St., Louis, MO:Improve the human condition. Research at the Danforth Center enhances the nutritional content of plants to improve human health, increase agricultural production to create a sustainable food supply, and provide the scientific ideas and technologies that will contribute to the economic growth of the St. Louis region and of the State of Missouri.

Illinois-Missouri Biotechnology Alliance, Columbia, MO: The IMBA addresses both the opportunities of plant biotechnology and the concerns surrounding this new science. The organization exists to provide sound science and socio-economic assessment, particularly as it relates to the impacts of biotechnology on corn and soybean production, processing, marketing and acceptance.

Kansas City Area Life Science Institute, Kansas City, MO: The KCALSI coordinates life sciences research and development in Kansas City. The institute serves as facilitator, matchmaker and potential funding organization for collaborative research that may lead to new discoveries to more effectively treat a wide range of diseases, develop new drugs and medical devices, and guide best medical practices.

Midwest Research Institute, Kansas City, MO: MRI is a not-for-profit research institute, offering a wide range of scientific capabilities in the areas of national defense, health sciences, agriculture and food safety, engineering, energy and the nation's infrastructure.

Missouri Biotechnology Association, Jefferson City, MO:MBA is focused on maintaining the growth of the biotechnology industry generated by the research and development communities of Missouri.

Missouri Department of Economic Development, Jefferson City, MO: The DED administers a wide array of programs designed to enhance Missouri's economy. It is composed of agencies that execute statutory requirements and department policy in the areas of community, economic and workforce development, as well as the regulation of financial institutions, utility companies and various licensed professionals.

Missouri Innovation Center, Columbia, MO: MIC is a nonprofit organization whose purpose is economic development through formation and incubation of technology ventures. The organization's goal is to grow the technology industry cluster in mid-Missouri.

Missouri Venture Forum., St. Louis, MO:A non-profit organization that serves as a catalyst bringing together the people genuinely interested in helping entrepreneurs.

National Center for Soybean Biotechnology, Columbia, MO:NCSB is a nonprofit research organization comprised of interdisciplinary research on the genomic structure and function of soybean genes. The ultimate goal of the organization is to provide innovative molecular approaches that can be applied toward soybean improvement.

Nidus Center for Scientific Enterprise, St., Louis, MO:A non-profit plant and life science incubator encouraging commercial success of start-ups and early stage plant and life science companies. The center serves entrepreneur clients who are refining and preparing new technologies for market.

Stowers Institute, Kansas City, MO:  seeks more effective means of preventing and curing disease through basic research on genes and proteins that control fundamental processes of cellular life. Scientists at the Institute study the way genes determine biological fate and how they can be altered to prevent, treat, or cure disease. They work to broaden the base of knowledge of specific cellular and molecular changes that may be involved in causing disease.


Colleges, Universities and Schools of Bioscience and Biotechnology Related in Missouri.

Fontbonne University, St., Louis, MO:Offers a bachelor of science degree in biotechnology. The program offers a wide base of theory courses in the first three years, and focuses on intense application in the final year. Curriculum includes microbiology, general genetics, cell and molecular biology, biochemistry and life science, as well as many electives.

Jefferson College, Hillsboro, MO: Biotechnology program prepares students to work for industry or biomedical laboratories on research related to topics such as DNA sequencing, genetic engineering, vaccine development, or cancer. Students may earn a Dean’s Certificate in Biotechnology after just one year of training or continue to complete an Associate of Arts degree with an emphasis in biotechnology.

Kansas City Univ. of Medicine & Biosciences, Kansas City, MO: The Master of Sciences in Biomedical Sciences program, offered through the College of Biosciences, prepares students for careers as research associates in major laboratories as well as providing a background to succeed in advanced programs in the healthcare professions, including medicine, dentistry and veterinary medicine.

Missouri Southern State University, Joplin, MO:The Bioinformatics major is offered by the Biology Department at Missouri Southern. This major is an interdisciplinary degree combining the skill of the computer specialist with the knowledge of the biologist to mine the information being generated from the Human Genome Project. It will prepare the student to enter the emerging field of biotechnology or for advanced training in a graduate bioinformatics program. 

Saint Louis University, Office of Innovation and Intellectual Property, St., Louis, MO: The mission of the Office of Innovation and Intellectual Property is to enhance and support the university’s economic, academic, and social-based initiatives through the creation of economic value from the university’s intellectual assets.

Univ. of Missouri Office of Intellectual Property Administration,  Columbia, MO: The OIPA is a system office that supports the campus offices through development of standard policies and procedures, maintenance and support of a common technology management database, creation of standard forms and agreements, accounting, and intellectual property protection.

University of Missouri - Kansas City, Office of Research Services - Intellectual Property Management, Kansas City, MO: Intellectual Property Management (IPM) offers university faculty and students what they need to transfer technologies and create a start-up business by bringing new technologies to the widest possible audience through the commercialization of these discoveries.

Washington University in St. Louis, St Louis, MO:The Div. of Biology and Biomedical Sciences is positioned to foster the interdisciplinary study and research that brings important scientific breakthroughs. The DBBS is an interdisciplinary and interdepartmental umbrella organization administering 12 Ph.D. Programs in Biology and Biomedical Sciences.