William Skelly

Human Genome Sciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that exists to place new therapies into the hands of those battling serious disease. Its lead products include BENLYSTA for systemic lupus erythematosus and raxibacumab for inhalation anthrax. The firm's other products include, mapatumumab, darapladib, albiglutide, ZALBIN, HGS1036 and HGS1029. The company was founded by Alan G. Walton and William A. Haseltine in 1992 and is headquartered in Gaithersburg, MD.

Adolor Corp. is a biopharmaceutical company specializing in the discovery, development and commercialization of novel prescription pain management products. The company develops and commercializes of novel opioid receptor-targeted therapeutics designed to maintain or improve pain relief and reduce opioid-related side effects. Its commercial product ENTEREG is a small molecule, peripherally acting mu opioid receptor antagonist intended to block the adverse side effects of opioid analgesics like morphine, on the gastrointestinal tract without interfering with central nervous system and mediated analgesia. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Exton, PA.

NitroMed, Inc. develops and supplies pharmaceuticals. It offers BiDil, an orally administered medicine for the treatment of heart failure. The firm also develops products for cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Anadys Pharmaceuticals, Inc. develops and manufactures novel small molecule medicines. It engages in developing novel medicines in the areas of hepatitis C and oncology. The firm develops ANA598, a direct-acting antiviral for the treatment of hepatitis C. The company was founded by Stelios B. Papadopoulos and Kleanthis G. Xanthopoulos in 1992 and is headquartered in Little Falls, NJ.

Sanofi Pasteur, Inc. provides vaccines for the prevention and treatment of diseases. It develops and manufactures influenza vaccine against the pandemic influenza virus. The company was founded in 1897 and is headquartered in Swiftwater, PA.

Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

Care Capital LLC (care capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2001 by Jan Leschly and David Ramsay. The firm is headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey.

Novartis Pharma Schweiz AG engages in the marketing and distribution of pharmaceutical, chemical, and medical products of the Novartis group. Its products are used in the treatment of diseases in the areas of neurology, immunology, dermatology, ophthalmology, cardiology, and oncology. The company was founded on December 10, 1986 and is headquartered in Rotkreuz, Switzerland.

TC Manufacturing Co. manufactures waterproofing membranes for the highway, bridge, and architectural markets. The private company is based in Evanston, IL.

University of Southern California is a private research university that mainly offers undergraduate, graduate & other higher education. The university was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

The Fox Chase Cancer Center owns and operates hospitals. It is an independent, non-profit institution that is engaged in cancer treatment, research and prevention services. The firm's staff provides consultations and treatment recommendations for different types of adult cancer. The company was founded in 1904 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.

Novartis Venture Funds (NVF) is a venture capital firm with headquarters in Basel, Switzerland and an additional office in Cambridge, MA. The firm was founded in 1996. NVF is a subsidiary of Novartis AG (VX: NOVN) and was created following the 1996 merger of Ciba-Geigy and Sandoz.

Galen Management LLC (Galen Management) Is a private equity firm founded in 1990 by John Wilkerson and William Grant. The firm is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut.

Clinical Development Capital LLC (CDC) provides funding for ethical drug clinical trials in return for contingent milestone payments and drug royalties. The company is headquartered in Princeton, NJ

Apple Tree venture Managemnet LLC (Apple Tree Partners) is a venture capital firm founded by Seth Harrison in 1999. The firm is headquartered in New York with an additional offices in London, San Francisco and Cambridge.

Novartis Bioventure Fund focuses on companies operating in the field of life science technology. The geographical focus includes the US, Canada, UK and Switzerland. The fund invests in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals and medical device products. It invests in all stages of financing and also invests in mezzanine transactions.

Part of Forever Rise Holdings Ltd., Horizon Corp. Ltd. is an investment holding company based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. The Chinese company's main focus is on holding investments in other companies rather than actively managing them.

Sentrana, Inc. provides technical marketing solutions and services. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Consensys Imaging Service, Inc. specializes in diagnostic imaging equipment service with a national foot-print. It offers full service contracts, preventive maintenance, time and materials service, remote service support, equipment relocation, and equipment accreditation consulting. The firm serves hospitals, imaging centers, veterinary clinics, original equipment manufacturers, and imaging service providers. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Cary, IL.

GlaxoSmithKline LLC engages in discovering, developing, and delivering medicines, vaccines, and other healthcare products. It offers prescription medicines that treat various diseases, including cancer, HIV/AIDS, depression, diabetes, high blood pressure, herpes, asthma, migraine, and heart diseases, as well as stomach and skin problems, infections, and flu. It also provides vaccines for children and adults; and over-the-counter products. The company was founded in 1929 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.