ACOR

Acorda Therapeutics, Inc.

A biotechnology company that develops therapies to restore neurological function for people living with multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, and spinal cord injury. Its best-known products are Ampyra, a pill that improves walking in people with MS, and Inbrija, an inhaled treatment for Parkinson's "OFF" episodes. Founded in 1995 by physician Ron Cohen, the company's name plays on the word "accord," reflecting its mission of bringing the body back into balance.