Sharon Mates

North American Vaccine, Inc. develops and sells vaccines for the prevention of infectious diseases. The company is based in Columbia, MD. The company was founded by Jeffrey G. Spragens. North American Vaccine was acquired by Baxter International, Inc. on June 27, 2000 for $250.67 million.

Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc. operates as a biopharmaceutical company which focuses on the discovery and clinical development of innovative, small molecule drugs that address underserved medical needs in neuropsychiatric and neurological disorders by targeting intracellular signaling mechanisms within the central nervous system. The company's technology addresses diseases of the central nervous system, including schizophrenia, cognition, Parkinson's disease, anxiety, depression, Alzheimer's disease, sleep, and those related to women's health. Its products include clinical development plan for schizophrenia and unique mechanism of action. Intra-Cellular Therapies was founded by Paul Greengard, Sharon Mates and Allen A. Fienberg on May 22, 2001 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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.

The New York City Investment Fund Manager Inc. (The New York City Investment Fund Manager) is a venture capital firm founded by Henry Kravis in 1996. The firm is headquartered in New York, United States.

New York Biotechnology Association, Inc. promotes the biotechnology industry. It supports the development and growth of New York State''s life science industry, and serves its members and the life science community by providing a network for public policy, industry advocacy, and community development. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

Functional Genetics, Inc. operated as a biotechnology company. Its products facilitate simultaneous targeting of multiple co-morbid pathogens with a single drug. The company provided antiviral drugs that demonstrate beneficial activity against various viruses, included HIV, RSV, influenza, hepatitis viruses, herpes and bio-threat pathogens. Functional Genetics was founded in 1987 and was headquartered in Palo Alto, CA.

Gilda's Club New York City, Inc. provides support services to cancer patients. Its programs include cancer support for all, offsite program, and programs for children and teens with cancer. The company was founded by Gene Wilder, Joanna Bull, Mandy Patinkin, and Joel Siegel in 1995 and is headquartered in New York, NY.