Kurt A. Dasse

Thoratec LLC provides semiconductor and medical products. Its products include medical blood pumps, mixers, and flow control systems. The firm provides its services to the semiconductor industry. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Waltham, MA.

Endovalve, Inc. develops percutaneous mitral valve replacement system. It designs for insertion during a minimally invasive surgical procedure, allowing a complete valve replacement without the risks and complications associated with both sternotomy and cardiopulmonary bypass. The company was founded by Howard Herrmann in June 2005 and is headquartered in Princeton, NJ.

Thermo Electron Corporation is a worldwide provider of analytical instruments, scientific equipment, services and software solutions for life science, drug discovery, clinical, environmental and industrial laboratories, as well as for use in a variety of manufacturing processes and in-the-field applications, including those associated with safety and homeland security

Afferent Corp. develops medical devices for the treatment of chronic neurological dysfunction. Its technology enhances the function of mechanoreceptor cells involved in sensory perception by restoring brain function. The company was founded by Jason D. Harry in January 2000 and is located in Providence, RI.

Vero Biotech LLC is a biotechnology company, which focuses on the design, development and commercialization of inhaled nitric oxide delivery systems to address the unmet medical needs of patients with cardiopulmonary conditions. It develops a drug, GeNOsyl to meet the needs of patients and care providers. The company was founded by David H. Fine in 2006 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Flow Forward Medical LLC engages in the development of novel approach for hemodialysis. The company was founded by Frank Nicholas Franano and William P. Whitaker and is headquartered in Fairway, KS.