Nerites works with a number of research and development partners, as listed below. These collaborations enhance our ability to commercialize products with corporate partners for specific medical indications.

Northwestern University, Messersmith Research Group
biomaterials.bme.northwestern.edu

Nerites technology is based on unique synthetic compounds developed by Dr. Phil Messersmith at Northwestern University's Department of Biomedical Engineering. Dr. Messersmith's research on mussel adhesive proteins has led to a broad class of adhesive and coating compounds now exclusively licensed to Nerites Corporation.

Devicix
www.devicix.com

Devicix is a multi-disciplinary engineering firm dedicated to delivering innovative design solutions and the full range of product development services in medical devices, bio-technology, and other areas of health technology.

Regulatory & Clinical Research Institute
www.rcri-inc.com

The Regulatory & Clinical Research Institute, Inc. (RCRI) is a consulting company leading the way in providing integrated Contract Research Organization (CRO) services to the medical device,IVD, and bioscience industries. RCRI is ISO 9001:2000 certified.

University of Connecticut, Department of Surgery
www.uchc.edu

The University of Connecticut Health Center works collaboratively with researchers at private companies and other institutions, making our expertise, facilities, and equipment available to assist them in their work.

University of Minnesota, Department of Surgery
www.surg.umn.edu

The Department of Surgery is committed to bringing innovative discoveries from bench to bedside.

University of Western Ontario, Department of Urology
www.urology.uwo.ca

The University of Western Ontario provides an outstanding education within a research intensive environment where tomorrow's physicians, dentists and health researchers learn to be socially responsible leaders in the advancement of human health.

Northwestern University, Shull Research Group
shullgroup.northwestern.edu

Kenneth R. Shull is a Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Northwestern University. The Shull Group studies polymer surfaces and interfaces and the mechanics of soft solids.

Midwest Orthopaedic Research Foundation
www.morfn.org

The Midwest Orthopaedic Research Foundation (MORF) is assisting in the evaluation and development of Nerites’ surgical implants and adhesive coatings. Located on the campus of Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC), MORF has a 26-year history of finding creative solutions to orthopaedic challenges.

NAMSA
www.namsa.com

For more than 40 years, NAMSA has been supporting the medical device and pharmaceutical industries through a wide variety of testing services, all designed to ensure safety, efficacy and regulatory compliance. NAMSA offers testing services and products to device manufacturers, raw material suppliers, pharmaceutical companies, sterilizers and related businesses.

The Integra Group
www.integracts.com

The Integra Group, committed to our customer's success, leads the advancement of medical technologies through expert resources, integrity, teamwork and delivery of effective and efficient preclinical and clinical research solutions.

MPI Research
www.mpiresearch.com

MPI Research is a full-service toxicology contract research organization that serves the pharmaceutical, consumer product, chemical, and medical device industries.