David Hale

Metabasis Therapeutics, Inc. engages in discovery, development and commercialization of novel drugs for metabolic diseases using the proprietary technology and the knowledge of processes and pathways within the liver that are useful for liver-selective drug targeting and treatment of metabolic diseases. Metabasis was incorporated in April 1997 and is headquartered in La Jolla, CA.

SkinMedica, Inc. is a specialty skin care pharmaceutical company. It develops, acquires, and commercializes products for treatment of dermatologic conditions and improvement of skin appearance. It markets and sells to physicians, with a focus on aesthetics, both prescriptions and non-prescription skin care products. SkinMedica was founded in May 1999. Its company headquarters are located in Carlsbad, California. Company already EXT. Filed in HOL tracker.

Somaxon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a specialty pharmaceutical company. The company focuses on the in-licensing, development and commercialization of proprietary branded products and product candidates to treat important medical conditions where there is an unmet medical need and high-level of patient dissatisfaction, currently in the central nervous system therapeutic area. Its product, Silenor, is indicated for the treatment of insomnia characterized by difficulty with sleep maintenance. Somaxon Pharmaceuticals was founded in August 2003 and is headquartered in Solana Beach, CA.

Idun Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that engages in the discovery and development of human therapeutics to control apoptosis. The company was founded by John C. Reed, Robert H. Horvitz, and Lawrence C. Fritz in March 1993 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Verus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. was provided pediatric-oriented pharmaceutical products. The company was founded by David A. Socks, James Carroll Blair, Robert W. Keith, Cam L. Garner and David F. Hale in 2002 and was headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Zogenix, Inc. is a pharmaceutical company. The firm engages in the development and commercialization of central nervous system (CNS) therapies and products for the treatment orphan diseases and other CNS disorders. Its products include Fintepla and MT1621. The company was founded by Stephen James Farr, Cam L. Garner, Roger L. Hawley, Bret E. Megargel, Jonathan M. N. Rigby, Scott L. Glenn, and John J. Turanin on May 11, 2006 and is headquartered in Emeryville, CA.

Biotechnology Innovation Organization is the world's biotechnology organization, providing advocacy, business development and communications services for more than 1,200 members worldwide. BIO members are involved in the research and development of innovative healthcare, agricultural, industrial and environmental biotechnology technologies. Corporate members range from entrepreneurial companies developing a first product to Fortune 100 multinationals. also represent state and regional biotech associations, service providers to the industry and academic centers.

Conatus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biotechnology company that focuses on the development and commercialization of novel medicines to treat chronic diseases. The firm engages in developing emricasan, an orally active pan-caspase inhibitor, for the treatment of patients with chronic liver disease and is designed to reduce the activities of human caspases. It also develops CTS-2090, an orally active selective caspase inhibitor, for diseases involving inflammasome pathways. The company was founded by Alfred P. Spada, Jennifer Giottonini Cayer, and Steven J. Mento on July 13, 2005 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Colorescience Corp. manufactures and sells mineral based makeup products. It offers bronzer, blusher, concealer, powder, eye shadow, eye-liner, lip-gloss, and lip liner, blush blenders, eye blenders, shaper brushes, eyelash curlers, and application sponges. The company was founded by Diane Richardson Ranger in 2000 and is headquartered in Carlsbad, CA.

Agility Clinical, Inc. operates as a specialty consulting and clinical research organization. It offers project management services, including project feasibility, study budget and timeline management, study tracking reports, risk assessment, mitigation, and vendor management; clinical operations services, such as investigator selection, regulatory document collection and submission, TMF set up and maintenance, clinical monitoring, and site management; and data management services, which include database design and validation, data cleaning, and EDC. The company was founded by Ellen Morgan and David F. Hale in April 2012 and is headquartered in Carlsbad, CA.

Recros Medica, Inc. is a clinical stage medical device company, which engages in the research and development of aesthetic products to enhance appearance. Its product called Nuvellus Focal Contouring System is use by dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and other aesthetic physicians to reduce skin laxity, enhance focal aesthetic contouring, and provide a natural alternative to commercial dermal fillers. The company was founded by Edward Knowlton, David F. Hale, and Cathy L. McCarthy in 2014 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

MDRejuvena, Inc. manufactures skin care products. It specializes in providing products that rejuvenate, enhance and maintain skin health for the patients of physicians and skincare professionals worldwide. The company was founded by David F. Hale in 2013 and is headquartered in Carlsbad, CA.

Chiron Viagene, Inc. provides technical services and life science research. The company is based in San Diego, CA. The company specializes in EMSA reagents and services, as well as producing innovative technology. The company was founded by Paul K. Laikind, David F. Hale, Jack W. Reich, Harry E. Gruber. Chiron Viagene was acquired by Chiron Corp. on October 03, 1995 for $135 million.

Rady Children's Hospital and Health Center of San Diego provides healthcare services. The firm offers nephrology, cardiology, dermatology, hematology, urology, radiology, and oncology services. The company was founded in 1954 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

BIOCOM provides scientific and technological services. The firm focuses that positively influence the growth of the life science industry, including capital formation, public policy, workforce development and scientific discovery and development. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Amgen Rockville, Inc. develops and commercializes antibody-based products. Its product development pipeline includes novel antibodies generated with its BiTE antibody platform, as well as conventional monoclonal antibodies. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Rockville, MD.

Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute conducts and translates biological research programs. The firm offers tumor initiation and maintenance, cancer metabolism and signaling network, tumor microenvironment and cancer immunology, degenerative disease, development/aging/regeneration, immunity and pathogenesis, human genetic, cardiovascular metabolism, integrative metabolism, metabolism genomic control, bioinformatics and structural biology programs. The company was founded by William Fishman and Lillian Fishman in 1976 and is headquartered in La Jolla, CA.

San Diego Regional Economic Development Corp. operates as a non-profit organization. It mobilizes business, government, and civic leaders to maximize the region’s economic prosperity and global competitiveness. The company is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

The Biotechnology Institute is a non-profit organization, which engages in designing and managing programs about biotechnology research. Its programs include BioGENEius Challenges, leadership awards, and Adopt-A-School. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Hale BioPharma Ventures LLC develops and produces biopharmaceutical products. The private company is based in Encinitas, CA. David F. Hale has been the CEO of the company since 2006.

Cassiopea SpA is a clinical-stage specialty pharmaceutical company. It engages in developing and commercializing medical dermatology products focusing on the topical treatment of acne, androgenic alopecia, and genital warts. The firm's products include Winlevi, Breezula, Clascoterone Solution, CB-06-02, and CB-06-01. The company was founded on July 30, 2013 and is headquartered in Milan, Italy.

CONNECT creates and scales companies in the technology and life sciences sectors. It creates an environment in which entrepreneurs and C-suite executives have access to the people, capital, and technology resources. The organization was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Cadence, Inc. manufactures and designs cutting and piercing instruments. Its products include advanced surgical, custom OEM products, specialty blades-custom, specialty blades catalog, and cadence science catalog. The company was founded by Martin F. Lightsey in 1985 and is headquartered in Staunton, VA.

Neurelis, Inc. operates as a specialty pharmaceutical company. It is organized to license, develop and commercialize product candidates for the treatment of central nervous system disorders with a focus on the acute treatment of epilepsy and anxiety episodes. The company was founded by Craig C. Chambliss and David F. Hale in 2007 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Ridge Diagnostics, Inc. develops and markets blood-based tests for neuropsychiatric disorders. It offers technology & clinical studies and health care professional services. The company was founded by Bo Pi, Perry Renshaw and John Bilello in 2006 and is headquartered in La Jolla, CA.

CRISI Medical Systems, Inc. was engaged in the development of drug-delivery systems. The company was founded in 2009 and was headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Eurofins Advantar Laboratories, Inc. specializes in analytical development and formulation services for large molecule and small molecule programs, medical devices, and novel combination products. Its services include biophysical characterization, bimolecular and small molecules, FTE programs, data review support, regulatory and CMC consulting, litigation support and expert testimony, PAI audit and FDA response support. The company was founded by David F. Hale, John Alaimo, Richard A. Kenley, and Edward Foster in 2008 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Intrepid Therapeutics, Inc. is a pharmaceutical company founded in 2008 that develops prescription drugs for dermatological conditions. The private company is based in San Diego, CA.

Zerigo Health, Inc. develops handheld ultra violet device. It offers therapy to psoriasis, eczema, and vitiligo patients. The company was founded by Martyn Gross and Remo Qajar in 2014 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Oncternal Oncology, Inc. is a clinical-stage oncology company, which engages in the development of novel therapies for both rare and common cancers. The company was founded by Lauren Otsuki and Cam L. Garner and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Adigica Health, Inc. engages in the development and commercialization of proprietary healthcare products directly to consumers. It offers BioClarity, a plant-based skincare product for teenagers and young adults. The company was founded by Frederick G. Sliter III and David F. Hale in 2016 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Neurana Pharmaceuticals, Inc. engages in a biotechnology industry. It focused on the development of drugs to treat neuromuscular disorders. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego is a nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive pediatric medical services to San Diego, Imperial, and Southern Riverside counties. Rady Children's is based in San Diego, CA, and Patrick A. Frias has been the CEO of the non-profit company since 2018. The hospital has a team of nearly 1,000 physicians, 1,500 nurses, and over 5,100 employees, as well as 500 active volunteers and 1,200 auxiliary members. Rady Children's is the only hospital in the area dedicated exclusively to pediatric healthcare and is the region's only designated pediatric trauma center. The hospital has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the nation's top children's hospitals in all 10 specialties surveyed.