Victor L. Vaughn

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.

Genzyme Corp. engages in development and manufacture of specialty therapeutic, surgical and diagnostic product. It serves in the areas of rare genetic diseases, multiple sclerosis, cardiovascular diseases and endocrinology. The company was founded on June 8, 1981 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

Inhibitex, Inc. operates as an clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company. The firm develops differentiated anti-infective products to prevent or treat serious infections. Its research and development efforts are currently focused on oral, small molecule compounds to treat viral infections, and in particular, chronic infections caused by HCV and herpes zoster. The company was founded by Joseph M. Patti in May 1994 and is headquartered in Alpharetta, GA.

Eximias Pharmaceutical Corp. develops pharmaceuticals for treatment of cancer disorders. It offers its services in the mid-Atlantic areas. The company is headquartered in Berwyn, PA.

ZP Opco, Inc. operates as a biopharmaceutical company that develops transdermal delivery technology for therapeutic indications. The company was founded by Peter E. Daddona and Frank D. Stonebanks in 2006 and is headquartered in Fremont, CA.

Cardioxyl Pharmaceuticals, Inc. discovers and develops therapies and technologies for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases. It offers nitroxyl therapeutics, including CXL-1020, a nitroxyl donor compound for the intravenous treatment of acute decompensated heart failure and nitroxyl donor compounds for unmet medical needs in other cardiovascular indications. The company was founded by Vincent J. Kalish and Douglas Cowart in 2005 and is headquartered in Chapel Hill, NC.

Closely, Inc. provides mobile and web-based tools that help merchants promote their business and create loyal customers. It specializes in small business marketing, local marketing, SMB, SAAS startup. The company was founded by Karyn German and Perry R. Evans on December 3, 2009 and is headquartered in Denver, CO.

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.

Genetic Therapy, Inc. develops human gene therapy products for the treatment of genetic and acquired diseases. The company also conducts research on human gene development. Genetic Therapy was founded by M. James Barrett in May 1986 and is headquartered in Gaithersburg, MD.

Part of Vizards Staples & Bannisters, A.E. Wyeth & Co. is a legal services provider. The company is based in Dartford, UK. A.E. Wyeth was acquired by Vizards Staples & Bannisters on July 11, 2001.

New Enterprise Associates LLC (New Enterprise Associates) is a venture capital firm founded in 1977. The firm headquartered in Menlo Park, California.

Senseonics, Inc. develops transformative glucose monitoring products. It develops Senseonics continuous glucose monitoring system, an implantable continuous glucose monitoring system, which includes a miniaturized sensor and receiver that is inserted into the subcutaneous space under the skin to wirelessly transmit glucose levels to an external receiver. The company was founded by Michael James Barrett and Arthur E. Colvin in 1996 and is headquartered in Germantown, MD.

Archimedes Pharma Ltd. operates as a holding company with interests in pharmaceuticals. The company was founded by Richard Anthony de Souza, Charles Marchetti and Michael Clark on December 9, 2004 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Teva Biopharmaceuticals USA, Inc. develops and commercializes biological products. It uses albumin-fusion technology to develop and commercialize certain albumin-fusion proteins for therapeutic use. The company was founded by Craig A. Rosen, Steven C. Mayer, Indra Sanyal and Mark A. Rampy in 2005 and is headquartered in Rockville, MD.

Enterome SA develops personalized medical-tests and diagnostics. The firm profiles human gut microbiome to improve management of microbiome-related disease. It primarily specializes in research adn development focusing on disease management. The company was founded by Stanislav Dusko Ehrlich in 2012 and is headquartered in Paris, France.

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.

Placon Therapeutics, Inc. develops novel platinum therapies. The private company is based in Watertown.

Roka Bioscience, Inc. is a company that specializes in food safety technology. The company is based in Mendham, NJ and was founded in 2009 by Paul G. Thomas. Roka Bioscience's core technology is their pathogen detection assays which combine the power of target capture, transcription-mediated amplification, and hybridization protection assay to target ribosomal RNA (rRNA), an optimal target for molecular technology in food pathogen detection applications. The company offers a range of products including the Atlas® System and various detection assays for E. coli, Listeria, Salmonella, Campylobacter, and Legionella. Roka Bioscience also provides environmental testing solutions and technical support for their customers. Mary Duseau has been the CEO of the company since 2015.