Ian J. Mehr

Qualyst Transporter Solutions LLC provides hepatic drug transporter products and contract research services utilizing the patented B-CLEAR technology. The company was founded by Kenneth R. Brouwer, Gary M. Pollack and Dhiren R. Thakker in 2001 and is headquartered Durham, NC.

Golden Pine Ventures LLC is an Venture Capital firm founded in 2004. The firm is headquartered in Durham.

Catena Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is focused on the development and commercialization of novel GPCR antagonists, particularly in the areas of cancer and fibrotic disease. Catena's proprietary chemistry is uniquely capable of affecting a specific class of GPCRs known to be relevant in a variety of disease states. Catena focuses its research and product development efforts around manipulation of the biology of the blood-borne signaling molecule lysophosphatidic acid (LPA). Its products will either block the signaling of LPA, or reduce production of LPA, or mimic LPA. The company was founded by Kevin Lynch and Tim MacDonald in the year 2008 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

Arcato Laboratories, Inc. develops, produces and commercializes oral healthcare products. It offers OraWax, a wax-based proprietary formulation that has an over-the-counter anesthetic incorporated into its matrix so as to provide sustained relief from the discomfort. The company was founded on 2011 by Michael Jay and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings operates as a life sciences company, which engages in the provision of vital information to help health professionals make clear and confident decisions. It operates through the Drug Development and Diagnostics segments. The Drug Development segment consists of lead optimization, preclinical safety assessment, analytical services, clinical trials, central laboratories, biomarkers, and companion diagnostics, market access, and technology solutions. The Diagnostics segment includes primary care, women's health, specialty medicine, oncology, ACOs, and hospitals and health systems. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Burlington, NC.

Cogenics Icoria, Inc. provides medical research services. The firm offers genomics and proteomics-related research instruments, consumables, data, including databases, software & other research-oriented products. Icoria offers gene expression analysis and other related services. Its tissue informatics software performs tissue analysis for toxicology studies of early-stage drug candidates and other purposes. The firm also provides biomarkers to develop diagnostics and therapies for liver injuries, metabolic conditions & cancer. The company is headquartered in Research Triangle Park, NC.