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.
Vetter
Vetter is a global leading contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), headquartered in Ravensburg, Germany, with production facilities in Germany, Austria and the United States. The company has long-term experience in supporting biotechnology and pharmaceutical customers both large and small. Vetter services range from early stage development support including clinical manufacturing, to commercial supply and numerous packaging solutions for vials, syringes and cartridges. As a leading solution provider, Vetter appreciates its responsibility to support the needs of its customers by developing devices that contribute to increased patient safety, convenience, and compliance. Great importance is also given to social responsibility including environmental protection and sustainability. Learn more about Vetter at www.vetter-pharma.com. | Vetter is a global leading contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), headquartered in Ravensburg, Germany, with production facilities in Germany, Austria and the United States. The company has long-term experience in supporting biotechnology and pharmaceutical customers both large and small. Vetter services range from early stage development support including clinical manufacturing, to commercial supply and numerous packaging solutions for vials, syringes and cartridges. As a leading solution provider, Vetter appreciates its responsibility to support the needs of its customers by developing devices that contribute to increased patient safety, convenience, and compliance. Great importance is also given to social responsibility including environmental protection and sustainability. | Vetter is a leading Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) with headquarters in Ravensburg, Germany, and production facilities in Germany, Austria, and the US. As a global player, the independent pharmaceutical service provider is also present in the Asia-Pacific markets of Japan, China, South Korea and Singapore with sales locations. Around the world renowned pharma and biotech companies benefit from decades of experience, high quality, modern technologies, reliability, and commitment of its 7,300 employees. In close collaboration with its customers, the Vetter team helps enable the supply to patients all over the world with medicines, many of which are vital. The CDMO provides support from drug product development through clinical and commercial filling to a wide range of assembly and packaging services for vials, syringes, and cartridges. With innovative approaches, Vetter develops prefilled drug-delivery systems together with its customers to continuously improve patient safety, comfort, and compliance. Vetter takes responsibility for sustainable practices and operates as a socially and ethically responsible corporate citizen. The CDMO is a member of the UN Global Compact and Science Based Target initiative (SBTi) and received platinum status in the renowned EcoVadis ranking. Multiple awards such as the CDMO Leadership Awards, Frost & Sullivan Customer Value Leadership Award and the recognition of Best Managed Company emphasize Vetter’s commitment to sustainable business. Founded in Ravensburg in 1950, the company remains family-owned to this day. For more information, visit www.vetter-pharma.com and follow Vetter on LinkedIn.
UNLV Office of Technology Transfer and Economic Development
UNLV is Nevada’s premier public research university and a powerhouse for groundbreaking discovery and innovation, particularly in life sciences and biotechnology. At the forefront of UNLV’s industry and business engagement are our dynamic offices of Economic Development and Technology Transfer, serving as vital connectors between pioneering research and impactful commercialization opportunities. UNLV’s cutting-edge Brain Health Department as well as the innovative Wastewater Surveillance Laboratory exemplify our bold approach to solving complex health and environmental challenges. Researchers at these centers drive groundbreaking advancements with profound implications for neuroscience, public health, environmental monitoring, and disease prevention. Uniquely situated within a collaborative and vibrant regional ecosystem, UNLV thrives alongside major stakeholders committed to ambitious, strategic coordination and innovative thinking. This environment enables business and industry partnerships to flourish, supported by open communication and outside-the-box planning that accelerate shared success. At BIO International 2025, our goal is clear: to connect industry leaders, visionaries, and partners directly with UNLV’s exceptional talent, transformative research capabilities, and rich pipeline of licensable technologies. Opportunities abound at UNLV for collaborative sponsored research, tailored workforce development programs, robust startup incubation support, and access to patented university technologies poised for commercialization. Discover how partnering with UNLV can propel your organization’s priorities forward through innovative solutions and collaborations. Connect with us at BIO to harness the full potential of our research excellence and vibrant innovation ecosystem. | UNLV, a Carnegie R1 research institution, is a key player in the delegation’s efforts. UNLV emphasizes industry engagement through opportunities for students, strong bio research, innovation, a collaborative research and technology park, and commercialization of life-changing products in fields like life science, physical science, and engineering. UNLV is seeking to connect with BIOtech companies and explore collaboration opportunities.
Touchlight DNA Services
Touchlight is a privately-owned CDMO based in London, U.K., focused on the provision of DNA services and manufacture of enzymatically produced doggybone DNA (dbDNA) to enable the development of genetic medicines. Touchlight provide rapid, enzymatic DNA development and manufacturing for all advanced therapy production, including mRNA, viral and non-viral gene therapy and DNA API. dbDNA is a minimal, linear, covalently closed structure, which eliminates bacterial sequences. Touchlight’s revolutionary enzymatic production platform enables unprecedented speed, scale, and the ability to target genes with a size and complexity that is impossible with current technologies. Clients can be supported from pre-clinical through development and supply, to licencing and tech transfer for use in-house. | Touchlight is an innovation-driven leading CDMO pioneering enzymatic GMP DNA production to enable the genetic medicine revolution. As pioneers, with an FDA Drug Master File accepted in 2022 followed in 2025 with the world’s first cell-free DNA GMP license, Touchlight’s enzymatic DNA technology is on the cutting edge of AAV, mRNA, DNA vaccine, and gene editing technology with its state-of-the-art facility recognised by ISPE’s Facility of the Year Awards (FOYA) for Innovation. With multiple client products already in the clinic, Touchlight’s evidence-based, synthetic DNA manufacturing solutions offer a scalable, sustainable alternative to plasmid DNA (pDNA) for all stages of pre-clinical, clinical and commercial development. The company and technology are built on the conviction that DNA is fundamental to the future of medicine. Traditional methods, based on bacterial fermentation, are slow, costly, and unable to meet the growing demands of genetic medicine due to limited scalability and speed. Founded in 2007, Touchlight’s team is inspired by breakthroughs in genetic medicine, recognising the urgent need for innovative DNA production techniques to support the future of genetic therapies.