Benjamin McGraw
Chief Executive Officer at TheraVida, Inc.
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Benjamin F.
McGraw currently works at TheraVida, Inc., as Chairman & Chief Executive Officer from 2014, Auration Biotech, Inc., as Chief Executive Officer from 2014, Trefoil Therapeutics, Inc., as Executive Chairman from 2017, Evommune, Inc., as Chairman, and Sanderling Management CO LLC, as Venture Partner.
Dr. McGraw also formerly worked at Valentis, Inc., as Chairman, President, CEO, CFO & CAO from 1994 to 2007, TRF Pharma, Inc., as Executive Chairman, Vaneltix Pharma, Inc., as Chairman from 1994 to 2009, ISTA Pharmaceuticals, Inc., as Director from 2000 to 2002, Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc., as Independent Director in 2022, Allergan, Inc., as Vice President-Corporate Development, Marion Merrell Dow, Inc., as Vice President-Development from 1978 to 1989, Marion Laboratories, as Vice President-Development from 1978 to 1989, Carerra Capital Management, Inc., as Fund Manager & Equity Analyst, and Long Shadows Asset Management LLC, as Managing Member from 2006 to 2014.
Dr. McGraw received his undergraduate degree and doctorate degree from The University of Tennessee Health Science Center.
Benjamin McGraw active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
TheraVida, Inc.
 TheraVida, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology TheraVida, Inc. develops and commercializes therapeutic products that improve the lives of patients. The firm's products help to treatment of overactive bladder and urge urinary incontinence. It develops a portfolio of combination pharmaceutical products in the fields of urology and central nervous system disorders. The company was founded by Mehdi Paborji in 2005 and is headquartered in Chapel Hill, NC. | Chief Executive Officer | 31/12/2010 |
Auration Biotech, Inc.
 Auration Biotech, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Auration Biotech, Inc. develops novel therapeutics for the treatment of diseases of the ear, nose, and throat. The private company is based in Dover, DE. The company was founded by Sanjay Chanda. Benjamin F. McGraw has been the CEO of the company since 2014. | Chief Executive Officer | 31/12/2013 |
Trefoil Therapeutics, Inc.
 Trefoil Therapeutics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Trefoil Therapeutics, Inc. operates as a biotechnology company. The firm develops applications for the eFGFs include regenerative therapies that may address a broad range of ischemic disease, including coronary heart disease, diabetic ulcers, and peripheral artery disease. The company was founded by Ralph Bradshaw, Ken Thomas and Michael Blaber in 2013 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Chairman | 31/12/2016 |
Sanderling Management CO LLC
 Sanderling Management CO LLC Investment ManagersFinance Sanderling Management CO LLC (Sanderling Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 1979 by Robert G. McNeil. The firm is headquartered in San Mateo, California. | Private Equity Investor | - |
Evommune, Inc.
 Evommune, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Evommune, Inc. engages in the development of medicines for inflammatory diseases. The company was founded by Luis C. Pe?a, Eugene Andrew Bauer, and Hans Hofland in 2020 and is headquartered in Los Altos, CA. | Chairman | - |
Former positions of Benjamin McGraw
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| AERIE PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. | Director of Finance/CFO | 28/02/2022 |
Long Shadows Asset Management LLC
 Long Shadows Asset Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Long Shadows Asset Management LLC provides investment advice. The private company is based in Burlingame, CA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 31/12/2013 |
Vaneltix Pharma, Inc.
 Vaneltix Pharma, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Urigen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a specialty pharmaceutical company which focuses on the development and commercialization of innovative products for urology indications. It is specialized in the design and implementation of products for patients with urological ailments, including products for amelioration of bladder pain syndrome and interstitial cystitis. The company was founded in March 1999 and is headquartered in North Brunswick, NJ. | Chairman | 20/07/2009 |
Valentis, Inc.
 Valentis, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Valentis lead drug candidate, Deltavasc, may treat peripheral arterial and ischemic heart disease with a gene that spurs new blood vessels to form (a process known as angiogenesis). In early stages of development are DNA vaccines for HIV, hepatitis C, and other viral infections. Another drug candidate, eNOS, could prevent tissue rejection in transplant recipients. The company licenses its technology -- include the GeneSwitch platform, which can turn off or on gene therapies -- to other drugmakers. These licensees include Genzyme, Pfizer, and GlaxoSmithKline. | Chief Executive Officer | 30/07/2007 |
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Training of Benjamin McGraw
| The University of Tennessee Health Science Center | Doctorate Degree |
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| Private companies | 15 |
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Valentis, Inc.
Valentis, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Valentis lead drug candidate, Deltavasc, may treat peripheral arterial and ischemic heart disease with a gene that spurs new blood vessels to form (a process known as angiogenesis). In early stages of development are DNA vaccines for HIV, hepatitis C, and other viral infections. Another drug candidate, eNOS, could prevent tissue rejection in transplant recipients. The company licenses its technology -- include the GeneSwitch platform, which can turn off or on gene therapies -- to other drugmakers. These licensees include Genzyme, Pfizer, and GlaxoSmithKline. | Health Technology |
Vaneltix Pharma, Inc.
Vaneltix Pharma, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Urigen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a specialty pharmaceutical company which focuses on the development and commercialization of innovative products for urology indications. It is specialized in the design and implementation of products for patients with urological ailments, including products for amelioration of bladder pain syndrome and interstitial cystitis. The company was founded in March 1999 and is headquartered in North Brunswick, NJ. | Health Technology |
ISTA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 ISTA Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology ISTA Pharmaceuticals, Inc. was incorporated as Advanced Corneal Systems, Inc. in California in February 1992 to discover, develop, and market new remedies for diseases and conditions of the eye. In March 2000, the company changed its name to ISTA Pharmaceuticals, Inc. It reincorporated, in Delaware, in August 2000. BROMDAY, BEPREVE, ISTALOL, VITRASE, XIBROM (bromfenac ophthalmic solution), XIBROM, T-PRED, PROLENSA, BEPOSONE, BEPOMAX, ISTA, ISTA Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and the ISTA logo are its trademarks, either owned or under license. Ista is commercial-stage, multi-specialty pharmaceutical company, which develops, markets, and sells its own products in the United States and Puerto Rico. Its products are intended to treat allergy and serious diseases of the eye and include therapies for ocular inflammation and pain, glaucoma, dry eye, and ocular and nasal allergies. | Health Technology |
Allergan, Inc.
 Allergan, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Allergan, Inc. operated as a global healthcare company. It engaged in the development and commercialization of specialty pharmaceutical, medical device ,and over-the-counter products for the ophthalmic, neurological, medical aesthetics, medical dermatology, breast aesthetics, obesity intervention, urological, and other specialty markets. The company was founded by Gavin S. Herbert Sr. in 1950 and headquartered in Irvine, CA. | Health Technology |
| Carerra Capital Management, Inc. | |
| Marion Laboratories | Distribution Services |
| Marion Merrell Dow, Inc. | Health Technology |
TRF Pharma, Inc.
 TRF Pharma, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology TRF Pharma, Inc. develops pharmaceutical products. It specializes in the fields of hematology and oncology. The firm's services include developing therapies to treat diseases related to aberrant cell adhesion and endothelial walls. The company was founded by Stephen H. Embury and Neil Matsui in 2002 and is headquartered in Burlingame, CA. | Health Technology |
Long Shadows Asset Management LLC
Long Shadows Asset Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Long Shadows Asset Management LLC provides investment advice. The private company is based in Burlingame, CA. | Finance |
TheraVida, Inc.
TheraVida, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology TheraVida, Inc. develops and commercializes therapeutic products that improve the lives of patients. The firm's products help to treatment of overactive bladder and urge urinary incontinence. It develops a portfolio of combination pharmaceutical products in the fields of urology and central nervous system disorders. The company was founded by Mehdi Paborji in 2005 and is headquartered in Chapel Hill, NC. | Health Technology |
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc. engages in the discovery, development, and commercialization of therapies for the treatment of patients with open-angle glaucoma, retinal diseases and other diseases of the eye. Its products include Rhopressa, Roclatan, AR-13503, and AR-1105. The company was founded by David L. Epstein, Casey C. Kopczynski, Thomas J. van Haarlem, and Eric J. Toone on January 1, 2005 and is headquartered in Durham, NCForth Worth, TX. | Health Technology |
Auration Biotech, Inc.
Auration Biotech, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Auration Biotech, Inc. develops novel therapeutics for the treatment of diseases of the ear, nose, and throat. The private company is based in Dover, DE. The company was founded by Sanjay Chanda. Benjamin F. McGraw has been the CEO of the company since 2014. | Commercial Services |
Trefoil Therapeutics, Inc.
Trefoil Therapeutics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Trefoil Therapeutics, Inc. operates as a biotechnology company. The firm develops applications for the eFGFs include regenerative therapies that may address a broad range of ischemic disease, including coronary heart disease, diabetic ulcers, and peripheral artery disease. The company was founded by Ralph Bradshaw, Ken Thomas and Michael Blaber in 2013 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Health Technology |
Sanderling Management CO LLC
Sanderling Management CO LLC Investment ManagersFinance Sanderling Management CO LLC (Sanderling Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 1979 by Robert G. McNeil. The firm is headquartered in San Mateo, California. | Finance |
Evommune, Inc.
Evommune, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Evommune, Inc. engages in the development of medicines for inflammatory diseases. The company was founded by Luis C. Pe?a, Eugene Andrew Bauer, and Hans Hofland in 2020 and is headquartered in Los Altos, CA. | Commercial Services |
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