Berlex Laboratories, Richmond, California, is a strategic unit focused on neurology and oncology. This strategic unit develops and markets pharmaceuticals for the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS) and cancer. Betaseron (Interferon beta-1b) for SC Injection first became available in July, 1993, for the treatment of ambulatory relapsing-remitting MS. Berlex has filed a Biologics License Application to expand the indication to include secondary progressive MS.

http://www.berlex.com/

Biogen, Inc., the world’s oldest independent biotechnology company, is a recognized leader in the field of multiple sclerosis research. Biogen produces and markets Avonex (Interferon beta-1a), a treatment for relapsing forms of MS.

http://www.biogen.com/

Immunex Corporation is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and manufacture and marketing of products to treat immune system disorders.

http://www.immunex.com/

Serono is the North American affiliate of Serono International SA. With nine recombinant molecules approved or under development, Serono International today ranks among the world’s leading biotechnology companies. Serono is the developer of Rebif (Interferon beta-1a), approved in Canada for the treatment of relapsing multiple sclerosis.

http://www.serono.com/

Teva Neuroscience is the maker of Copaxone (Glatiramer Acetate for Injection), approved for the treatment of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis. Teva is also the sponsor of Shared Solutions®, a fully integrated, interactive disease management Web application for people with multiple sclerosis. The premier patient support program offered by Shared Solutions® is available free of charge to all MS patients and their health care providers. http://www.tevaneuroscience.com/

Eastern Paralyzed Veterans Association (EPVA), a nonprofit service organization, was founded in 1946 to improve the quality of life of veterans with spinal cord impairment. EPVA is dedicated to enhancing the lives of veterans with a spinal cord injury or disease by assuring quality health care, promoting research, and advocating for civil rights and independence. The overall mission of the EPVA is to enable its members to lead productive, meaningful, healthful, and independent lives.

http://www.epva.org/

The Paralyzed Veterans of America, a congressionally chartered veterans service organization founded in 1946, has developed a unique expertise on a wide variety of issues involving the special needs of our members. PVA will use that expertise to be the leading advocate for quality health care for our members, research and education addressing spinal cord injury and dysfunction, benefits available as a result of our members’ military service, civil right, and opportunities that maximize the independence of our members.

http://www.pva.org/