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Cerus Corporation

CERSBiotechConcord, United States

Cerus Corporation operates as a biotechnology firm dedicated to advancing and marketing the INTERCEPT Blood System. This proprietary technology significantly enhances the safety of transfusable blood components by neutralizing biological threats, thereby reducing the risk of blood-borne pathogens. The company's product line includes INTERCEPT systems specifically engineered to deactivate pathogens in donated platelets and plasma. It also offers a dedicated INTERCEPT Blood System for the inactivation of harmful agents in red blood cell components. Furthermore, Cerus markets an INTERCEPT Blood System for Cryoprecipitation, which leverages its plasma technology to produce two key pathogen-reduced blood products: a cryoprecipitated fibrinogen complex for treating and controlling bleeding, particularly massive hemorrhages stemming from fibrinogen deficiency, and pathogen-reduced, cryoprecipitate-reduced plasma. Cerus distributes these platelet and plasma systems globally through a combination of its direct sales force and an extensive network of distributors, reaching markets in North America, Europe, the Commonwealth of Independent States, the Middle East, and Latin America. Established in 1991, Cerus Corporation maintains its corporate headquarters in Concord, California.

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Cerus Corporation at a glance

Cerus Corporation is a biotech company headquartered in Concord, United States. It is publicly listed (CERS) with a market capitalisation of $463.5M. Xcout tracks 23 named people at Cerus Corporation, including Vivek K. Jayaraman (President, Chief Executive Officer & Director). Xcout recorded 8 job postings from Cerus Corporation in the last 90 days.

Industry
Biotech
Headquarters
Concord, United States
Market cap
$463.5M
Employees
268
Ticker
CERS
Job postings recorded (90 days)
8

Cerus Corporation leadership

  • Vivek K. JayaramanPresident, Chief Executive Officer & Director
  • Kevin D. GreenVice President of Finance & Chief Financial Officer
  • Richard J. BenjaminChief Medical Officer
  • Chrystal JensenChief Legal Officer, General Counsel & Secretary
  • William GreenmanExecutive Chairman of the Board
  • Nina MuftiSenior Vice President of Research & Development

17 more named people on record for Cerus Corporation, with roles, board committees and tenure — see the full roster →

Hiring at Cerus Corporation

Xcout recorded 8 job postings from Cerus Corporation in the last 90 days, from a hiring record Xcout has kept since June 2026.

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Recent Cerus Corporation news

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63% matchPublic

Elutia Inc., a commercial-stage company, focuses on developing drug-eluting biomatrix products for use in surgical reconstruction and related applications. The company operates in two segments, Women’s Health and Cardiovascular. Its lead development programs include NXT-41 and NXT-41x, which are designed as biologic scaffolds combined with local antibiotic delivery. The company provides SimpliDerm, a human acellular dermal matrix used in soft tissue reconstruction. It also offers ProxiCor for cardiac tissue repair for use as an intracardiac patch for repairs, such as atrial and ventricular septal defects and suture-line buttressing, and pledgets, as well as for pericardial closure to reconstruct the pericardium after heart surgery. In addition, the company provides Tyke, a thinner pliable matrix for the repair of pericardial structures for neonates and infants; as an epicardial for damaged or repaired cardiac structures; and as a patch material for cardiac defects, as well as VasCure, a patch material to repair or reconstruct the peripheral vasculature. The company sells its products directly to hospitals and other healthcare facilities through independent sales agents. The company was formerly known as Aziyo Biologics, Inc. and changed its name to Elutia Inc. in September 2023. Elutia Inc. was incorporated in 2015 and is headquartered in Gaithersburg, Maryland.

Market cap$36.5M
Employees26
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Organogenesis Holdings Inc.ORGO · BiotechCanton, United States
62% matchPublic

Organogenesis Holdings Inc. is a U.S.-based regenerative medicine firm that specializes in creating, producing, and marketing innovative therapies for advanced wound management, as well as surgical and sports medicine applications. Within its advanced wound care portfolio, Organogenesis offers several distinct products. These include Affinity and Novachor, both amniotic membrane dressings designed to preserve vital cells, growth factors, and ECM proteins found in natural tissue. Apligraf is a bioengineered living cell therapy that releases a range of healing cytokines and growth factors, while Dermagraft is another bioengineered solution that generates human collagen, ECM, proteins, and cytokines. NuShield provides a wound covering incorporating both amnion and chorion membranes to maintain a spongy intermediate layer. PuraPly acts as an antimicrobial barrier, allowing for flexibility and effective fluid drainage. For the surgical and sports medicine sectors, the company provides products such as NuCel, a dehydrated placental tissue designed for surgical application to promote natural tissue regeneration. ReNu is a cryopreserved suspension aimed at aiding soft tissue recovery. Additionally, FiberOS and OCMP serve as bone void fillers, primarily utilized in orthopedic and neurosurgical procedures. Looking ahead, Organogenesis's product pipeline features PuraPly XT and PuraPly MZ, which are being developed for treating chronic, acute, and open wounds. PuraForce is a bioengineered porcine collagen surgical matrix intended for soft tissue reinforcement. TransCyte, another bioengineered tissue, is in development for addressing partial thickness burns. Organogenesis distributes its offerings to a diverse client base, including hospitals, specialized wound care centers, government institutions, ambulatory surgical centers, and physician offices, leveraging both its direct sales team and independent agencies. Established in 1985, the company maintains its headquarters in Canton, Massachusetts.

Market cap$162.8M
Employees869
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