YungShin, founded in 1952, has expanded its global presence since 1978 with affiliates such as Yung Zip Chemical in Taiwan, CTI in the US and YSP Southeast Asia. The company focuses on developing and producing finished pharmaceutical products, APIs and nutraceuticals. YungShin maintains rigorous quality standards, adhering to the SAP ERP system, SOPs, and regulations from PIC/S GMP, Japanese MHLW, and the US FDA. From its Taiwan facilities, YungShin offers CMO/CDMO services and in/out-licensing opportunities.
Wheeler Bio
Wheeler Bio is a biomanufacturing pioneer, founded by a team of industry experts and strategic investors who believe a different CDMO model is needed to help innovators go faster with new therapeutic candidates. Our novel hub-and-spoke concept, centered in Oklahoma City, will revolutionize the speed of drug development. | Wheeler Bio is a biomanufacturing pioneer founded by a team of industry experts and strategic investors who believe a different CDMO model is needed for innovators to bring new therapeutic leads to the clinic faster, without the risk and cost associated with traditional outsourcing models. Our novel hub-and-spoke concept, centered in Oklahoma City with satellite labs embedded in discovery centers on the coasts, will revolutionize the translational path from discovery to CMC development and first patient dosing. Wheeler’s pioneering, highly-accessible, open-source development platform – Portable CMC® – delivers speed to clinic and uniquely-affordable workflows by integrating discovery CROs and CDMOs. Portable CMC® is a suite-ready drug substance manufacturing platform that customers can transfer to any CDMO in the world with no royalties, licensing fees or penalties. By overlapping with the discovery workflow, Portable CMC® reduces timelines and regulatory risks through the introduction of QbD (Quality-by-Design) principles earlier on in the drug development life cycle, increasing the opportunity for clinical success.
Wacker Biotech
WACKER BIOTECH is “THE MICROBIAL CDMO” – your partner of choice for process development and contract manufacturing of biopharmaceuticals (proteins, vaccines, live microbial products, plasmid DNA (pDNA)) using microbial hosts. Additionally, WACKER BIOTECH provides R&D and GMP manufacturing services for advanced therapies as a one-stop-shop: from the production of plasmid and template DNA as starting material for mRNA through the IVT of mRNA and LNP formulation, the nucleic acid expertise of Wacker Biotech combined with the lipid expertise of our partner CordenPharma ensures the best possible results for each of our client’s mRNA-focused projects. WACKER BIOTECH’s integrated service portfolio covers molecular biology, process / analytical development as well as GMP manufacturing of biologics for clinical and commercial supply. WACKER BIOTECH operates four state-of-the-art GMP facilities located in the U.S., Germany and The Netherlands. Manufacturing lines are equipped with stainless steel fermentation vessels from 350 to 1500 liter as well as single-use bioreactors. Matching primary recovery, downstream and Fill & Finish capabilities are available to suit various clients’ needs across the development path (BSL 1 and 2). Additionally, a GMP cell-bank suite enables independent cell-bank production and storage capacity for client cell banks. In 2022 the German government selected Wacker Biotech and CordenPharma as joint bidders for the stand-by production of vaccines based on mRNA. Therefore, WACKER is now building a state-of-the-art mRNA competence and manufacturing center at its existing Halle, Germany site to complement its other existing sites in Jena, Germany, Amsterdam, the Netherlands and San Diego, California. The new capabilities at Wacker Biotech Halle will support end-to-end manufacturing of plasmid DNA, mRNA and LNP formulation under one roof. WACKER BIOTECH holds biomanufacturing certificates from the relevant authorities for all sites and follows the ICH Q7A guidelines for GMP-compliant production of biologics. The GMP production facilities in the Netherlands and Germany are approved by the EMA, U.S. FDA and/or ANVISA for commercial manufacturing. The WACKER BIOTECH U.S. site is currently preparing for a U.S. FDA inspection. Wacker Biotech GmbH, Wacker Biotech B.V. and Wacker Biotech US Inc. are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Munich-based Wacker Chemie AG. | WACKER BIOTECH is the CDMO partner of choice for process development and manufacturing of biopharmaceuticals (therapeutic proteins, vaccines, live biotherapeutic products) based on microbial systems and for the entire manufacturing chain of pDNA, mRNA and lipid nanoparticle formulations. Our clients benefit from our decades of experience in complex protein-based therapeutics, vaccines, and specialty chemicals sectors, including partnering with the German government to respond to the Covid-19 pandemic. WACKER BIOTECH operates five state-of-the-art GMP facilities located in the U.S., Germany and The Netherlands. Manufacturing lines are equipped with stainless steel fermentation vessels from 350 to 1500 liter as well as single-use bioreactors. Matching primary recovery, downstream and Fill & Finish capabilities are available to suit various clients’ needs across the development path (BSL 1 and 2). WACKER BIOTECH provides R&D and GMP manufacturing services for advanced therapies as a one-stop-shop: from the production of plasmid and template DNA as starting material for mRNA through the IVT of mRNA and LNP formulation, the nucleic acid expertise of Wacker Biotech combined with the lipid expertise of our partner ensures the best possible results for each of our client’s mRNA-focused projects. In Amsterdam, NL, we jump-started mRNA manufacturing during the COVID-19 pandemic, making us a leading CDMO with hands-on GMP manufacturing experience of mRNA-based therapies, including validation GMP runs. With the addition of another cutting-edge competence center for mRNA actives in Halle, Germany, we have increased our RNA product manufacturing and LNP formulation capacity. In this dynamic field of advanced therapies, you will benefit from experienced, reputable partners validated by the German government. In close collaboration with universities and research institutions, WACKER’s corporate R&D team of over 200 researchers continuously develops new production platforms and technologies for all types of biopharmaceuticals, including pDNA, mRNA and LNPs. Competitive, outstanding solutions are our trademarks. Wacker Biotech GmbH, Wacker Biotech B.V. and Wacker Biotech US Inc. are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Munich-based Wacker Chemie AG. | Wacker Biotech is the expert biologics CDMO partner for process development and manufacturing of advanced therapies and vaccines, as well as live microbial products and recombinant proteins based on microbial systems. Our nucleic acid-based capabilities span the full manufacturing value chain, from the production of plasmid and template DNA as a starting material for mRNA through the IVT of mRNA to lipid nanoparticle (LNP) formulation. We have the capability to produce at diverse scales up to 1500 L and recently quadrupled our mRNA production capacity with the completion of a new mRNA competence center in Halle, Germany. In Wacker Biotech, you have a flexible partner delivering science-driven solutions and guidance from concept to commercialization. We operate five GMP manufacturing facilities in Germany (Halle and Jena), the Netherlands (Amsterdam) and the US (San Diego). Complementing our bioprocess development and manufacturing experts at these four sites is a team of dedicated research scientists leading continuous innovations and collaborations at our parent company’s R&D hub in Munich, Germany. Wacker Biotech is wholly owned by Munich-based Wacker Chemie AG, a publicly traded company founded in 1914 that pioneered some of the 20th century’s leading chemistry advances. We have 30+ years of experience developing biologics to advance human and animal health. | Wacker Biotech is the expert biologics CDMO partner for process development and manufacturing of advanced therapies and vaccines, as well as live microbial products and recombinant proteins based on microbial systems. Our nucleic acid-based capabilities span the full manufacturing value chain, from the production of plasmid DNA as a starting material for RNA, to the IVT of RNA, to lipid nanoparticle (LNP) formulation. We also produce >97% supercoiled plasmids for AAV and LV delivery, and for direct application. In Wacker Biotech, you have a flexible partner delivering science-driven solutions and guidance from concept to commercialization. Our global footprint encompasses five GMP manufacturing facilities in Germany (Halle and Jena), the Netherlands (Amsterdam) and USA (San Diego), able to produce at diverse R&D, HQ and GMP grades, with scale-up to 1500 L. Complementing our bioprocess development and manufacturing experts at these sites is a team of dedicated research scientists leading continuous innovations and collaborations, and also providing nucleic acid contract research services, at our parent company’s R&D hub in Munich, Germany. Wacker Biotech is wholly owned by Munich-based Wacker Chemie AG, a publicly traded company founded in 1914 that pioneered some of the 20th century’s leading biochemistry advances. We have 30+ years of experience manufacturing biologics to advance human and animal health.
VintaBio
VintaBio is enabling a new approach to viral vector manufacturing that delivers higher yield, greater process control, and scalable output within a compact footprint. We are actively seeking partners and investors aligned with advancing next-generation manufacturing solutions for gene therapy and vaccine production — particularly those looking for improved control, efficiency, and scalability without the infrastructure burden of traditional systems. VintaBio has successfully executed GMP manufacturing for ocular AAV programs, demonstrating the ability to translate its adherent manufacturing approach into clinical-stage production. In parallel, the company is engaged in active pipeline discussions for viral vaccine development, including programs aligned with U.S. government initiatives supporting domestic manufacturing, emergency preparedness, and on-shoring of critical health infrastructure. Our differentiated adherent manufacturing approach addresses a core industry tradeoff: achieving scale without sacrificing product quality or process consistency. By combining biological fidelity with process control, VintaBio delivers: • Higher yield and more consistent product output • Reduced impurity burden and downstream complexity • Greater control over production conditions and timing • Reliable clinical supply and predictable timelines • Scalable production without expanding manufacturing footprint This approach has been successfully demonstrated in clinical manufacturing and is inherently reproducible, enabling a capital-efficient, multi-site growth model. We are engaging with: • Biopharma partners seeking greater control over viral vector manufacturing and improved process performance • Strategic and financial investors focused on scalable biomanufacturing platforms • Global partners advancing domestic manufacturing capacity for vaccine preparedness and healthcare resilience VintaBio is positioned at the intersection of increasing gene therapy demand and global investment in domestic manufacturing capacity — offering a differentiated, scalable solution to one of the industry’s most critical bottlenecks.
Van Heron Labs
. | Van Heron Labs (VHL) The Cellular Intelligence Layer for Life Sciences Booth #1611 | vanheronlabs.com | contact@vanheronlabs.com — Van Heron Labs is transforming how biological processes are designed, optimized, and scaled. VHL has built the most powerful cellular intelligence engine ever created — the only end-to-end, multi-omic digital twin platform designed exclusively for cellular optimization. At the core of VHL’s platform is a proprietary system that decodes complete cellular biology — gene expression, metabolism, stress responses, and biomolecular needs across 17 molecular categories spanning thousands of compounds — and translates that data into a real-time biological digital twin. VHL identifies and predicts the impact of every critical biomolecule: metabolites, ions, trace metals, minerals, cofactors, growth factors, cytokines, ECM components, and more. The result: VHL customers see breakthrough improvements in titer, viability, potency, and manufacturability — faster and at a fraction of the cost of traditional R&D. Proven across cell therapy, biologics, precision fermentation, and more: T cell therapies (CD4/CD8, TIL, Treg): 80% improved viability, 40% increase in activation, FOXP3 stability for greater potency — saving $25K–$60K per batch iPSC programs: ~25 critical ingredients identified, many absent from any commercial media — 10X cheaper than internal R&D, 5 months faster to clinic MSC programs: ~30 critical ingredients identified, resolving stress pathways and improving scale-up reliability — unlocking $25–80M in potential new media product revenue HEK / bioprocessing: 40–200% proliferation improvement, 900% cell density gains with process optimization, 360% higher protein titer Microbial (E. coli, B. subtilis, P. aeruginosa): 200–400% proliferation increases, 200–360% higher titer, fully defined bioreactor media. How you can work with VHL: VHL offers four flexible engagement models — Analytics Only (1-week turnaround), Process Development Recommendations (1–2 weeks), Co-Development (3–10 weeks), and Strategic Partnerships for long-term innovation. All engagements begin with RNA-Seq or proteomics data and deliver interactive, publication-quality multi-omics reports, biological digital twins, and actionable recommendations your team can execute immediately. Backed by NVIDIA, Microsoft, and AWS, and trusted by dozens of life science companies, large and small. Who we’re looking to meet at BIO 2026: VHL is actively seeking strategic partnerships with CDMOs, CROs, reagent and culture media manufacturers, and asset-focused companies looking to improve manufacturing performance, reduce R&D burden, develop proprietary formulations, and unlock new revenue streams through the power of cellular intelligence. Want to connect before San Diego? Schedule a meeting or platform demo with CEO & Founder Rebecca Vaught, Ph.D. at calendly.com/rvaught-vanheronlabs/30min — or stop by Booth #1611 and meet us in person. We’d love to show you what cellular intelligence can do for your program.
Thousand Oaks Biologics Inc.
Thousand Oaks Biologics Inc. (Hereinafter referred to as TOBio) is a CDMO enterprise integrating cell culture media, biopharmaceutical development and contract manufacturing related business. It providing customers with one-stop-shop service for biologics including druggability assessment, cell line development, process development and optimization, manufacturing services from early stage to commercial, IND filing and NDA filing, etc. TOBio has extensive experience in development and manufacturing of monoclonal antibody (mAb), bispecific antibody (BsAb), antibody-drug conjugate (ADC), Fc fusion proteins, and other recombinant protein products in the field of therapeutic biological products. It has successfully delivered nearly 100 biologic CMC projects, TOBio is one of the few CDMO which has successfully passed the pre-approval registration of products and GMP compliance on-site inspection. TOBio industry-leading technical experts with many decades of CMC experience is one of the key drivers that enables accelerated project timelines and reduction of the costs for clients. TOBio has the manufacturing capacity of 200L, 500L and 2,000L of Traditional Fed Batch and Intensified Fed Batch, as well as Concentrated Fed Batch and Perfusion technology in China. The drug product facilities currently capable of conducting liquid or lyophilized fills at varying clinical and commercial scales and utilizing a variety of container and closure system configurations that include vials, prefilled syringes. TOBio advanced CDMO platform with a complete quality management system can meet US FDA, EU EMA, China NMPA, and other countries’ regulatory standards. | Thousand Oaks Biologics Inc. (TOBio) is a premier provider of comprehensive solutions for the large – scale, compliant production of biopharmaceuticals. Its business portfolio encompasses three key segments: the biopharmaceutical CDMO segment, the cell culture medium segment, and the early – stage research service segment. In the biopharmaceutical CDMO realm, TOBio offers end – to – end CMC solutions, guiding candidate molecules through the entire journey from discovery to clinical and commercial production. Currently, the company has established GMP – compliant production bases in Shanghai. These facilities are equipped to offer one – stop R & D and manufacturing services for a diverse range of biopharmaceuticals, including monoclonal antibodies, bispecific antibodies, fusion proteins, and ADCs. TOBio houses JSBio, a leading domestic brand in serum – free cell culture media. JSBiosciences, a key player in this segment, is dedicated to the research, development, production, and marketing of serum – free, personalized, and chemically – defined cell culture media. In addition to product – related services, JSBiosciences also provides clients with comprehensive upstream solutions, such as cell culture process development and scale – up, as well as customized production of medium formulations. With production bases in china and South Korea, JSBiosciences has achieved an annual production capacity in the kiloton range. Its products and technical services find extensive applications in the production of recombinant proteins, antibody – based drugs, human and veterinary vaccines, and cell therapy products. The early – stage research service segment is propelled by Ginspire Biologics, which is based in Shanghai. Ginspire, specialized in early – stage research, offers a suite of services for innovative molecules in various forms. These services include molecular design, evaluation, optimization, and structural and functional characterization. By collaborating with clients to develop unique innovative molecules or licensing out its self – developed molecules as required, Ginspire conducts multi – dimensional assessments and optimizations in terms of structural function, pharmacology, efficacy, and drug – likeness. This approach significantly enhances the success rate of developing complex innovative molecules, facilitating the efficient progression of promising molecules to the next development phase. | Thousand Oaks Biologics Inc. (TOBio), a premier Integrated CMC Solution Provider, focuses on comprehensive solutions for large – scale, compliant biopharmaceutical production. Its business covers three main segments: Biopharmaceutical CDMO, Cell Culture Medium, and Early – Stage Research Services. Its products and technical services find extensive applications in the production of recombinant proteins, antibody – based drugs, human and veterinary vaccines, and cell therapy products. In CDMO, TOBio offers end – to – end CMC solutions at its Shanghai and Nantong GMP bases, serving diverse biopharmaceuticals. JSBio, under TOBio, excels in serum – free cell culture media, providing R&D, production, and customized services with kiloton – scale capacity across China and South Korea. Ginspire Biologics drives early – stage research, offering molecular design, evaluation, and optimization to boost complex molecule development success. This dedication across its business segments underscores TOBio’s unwavering commitment to making biologics more accessible and affordable for humanity.