Candida Corporation was established in 1978 to provide consulting services in biotechnology, fermentation technology, and applied microbiology to the managements of companies producing pharmaceuticals, chemicals, food ingredients, and biopesticides.

Over the course of time, based on the experience of Candida's principal, Dr. R.I. Mateles, the areas of consulting activity have expanded to include crop protection technologies, both chemical and biological; and the applications of recombinant DNA technology in microbial and plant systems.

Most consulting assignments involve strong technological and business components, as well as the inter-relationships of technology with patent and regulatory issues. Based on broad experience in industrial and academic institutions, Candida's assignments often involve the evaluation of research and development projects, programs, or companies.

Clients, of which many are located outside the United States, include:

food and food ingredient manufacturers
pharmaceutical manufacturers
manufacturers of specialty chemicals and chemical intermediates
manufacturers of crop protection chemicals and biopesticides
venture capital firms and private investors
biotechnology companies and ventures
engineering and design companies

Although most assignments are completed by Dr. Mateles alone, when appropriate, Candida has partnered with other firms bringing to the assignment relevant knowledge and experience. Furthermore, Candida Corporation has access to acknowledged experts with experience in EPA and FDA registrations and regulations; patent and intellectual property law; process chemistry and scale-up; and market research.

Candida Corporation
Suite 1616
77 West Washington Street
Chicago, Illinois 60602

Telephone: (312) 346-3335
Facsimile: (312) 346-3345
E-Mail: rmateles@candida.com