NEUROSCIENCE

Lundbeck develops new anti-depressive drugs and treatments for schizophrenia, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.

A number of biotech companies work on proprietary technology platforms. Examples include Neurosearch (ion channels and transporters), Acadia (G-protein coupled receptors), Enkam (neuronal cell adhesion molecules), NS Gene (encapsulated cell bio-delivery), Pharmexa (immunotherapy), Neuropharma (brain protective substances), Exini Diagnostics, SchizoDetect (diagnostic decision support) and QuickCool (rapid brain cooling devices).