John P. Burnier

Genentech, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets pharmaceutical products for life-threatening medical conditions. It studies various areas including oncology, immunology, neuroscience, ophthalmic diseases, microbial pathogenesis, metabolic diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and opportunistic areas. The company was founded by Herb W. Boyer and Robert A. Swanson in 1976 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, CA.

Cellerant Therapeutics, Inc. develops stem cell-based cellular and antibody therapeutics for blood disorders and cancer. The firm focuses on curative therapies for seriously ill patients and is developing a cell-based medicine as a treatment for chemotherapy and radiation-induced neutropenia as well as for Acute Radiation Syndrome. The company was founded by Irving L. Weissman in 2003 and is headquartered in San Carlos, CA.

Calibra Medical LLC develops and markets medical devices and technologies in the diabetes sector. Its products include finesse and insulin delivery devices. The company was founded by Daniel Hawkins and Clifton A. Alferness in 2004 and is headquartered in Wayne, PA.

Salveo Specialty Pharmacy, Inc. operates as a holding company that engages in the provision of medications and clinical services to patients with chronic conditions. It specializes in organ transplant, stem cell transplant, HIV, hepatitis, oncology, biologics, rheumatoid arthritis, dermatology, and neurology therapies. The company was founded by Jeffrey Freedman and Charles Brown in 2011 and is headquartered in St. Petersburg, FL.

Magnolia Medical Technologies, Inc. develops medical devices that focus on improving the accuracy of diagnostic blood culture tests. The company was founded by Gregory J. Bullington and Richard G. Patton and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

First Aid Beverages, Inc. develops and commercializes comprehensive portfolio of over-the-counter pharmaceutical products. It develops liquid formulated single-dose products for treating pain and upset stomach symptoms. The company was founded by Mary Page Platerink and Jay Pasricha in 2010 and is headquartered in Burlingame, CA.

Avizia, Inc. provides telemedicine solutions. The firm uses Cisco TelePresence technology, that enable to meet the product requirements and user needs of healthcare, education, and government customers. Its solutions include telemedicine devices, workflow management software and a line of peripherals, such as digital stethoscopes and examination cameras. The company was founded by Michael Baird, Steven Luke Leininger, and Core Costley in April 2013 and is headquartered in Reston, VA.

Sofinnova Investment Inc (Sofinnova Investment) is a venture capital firm founded in 1976 by Jacques F. vallle & Joel F. Martin. The firm is headquartered in Menlo Park, California.

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.

Duke University Health System, Inc. engages in the provision of health care services. It offers cancer treatment, primary care, orthopedics, aesthetics, and fertility services. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

Intersouth Partners (Intersouth Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 1985 by Dennis Dougherty and Roy Rodwell. The firm is headquartered in Durham, North Carolina.

Tigerconnect, Inc. provides secure mobile messaging services. It offers secure, real-time mobile messaging for the enterprise, empowering organizations to work more securely. The company serves healthcare, enterprise, personal and developers. The company was founded by Jeffrey Albert Evans, Andrew A. Brooks and Brad Brooks in 2010 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA.

Alcresta Therapeutics, Inc. engages in the development of enzyme-based products designed to address challenges faced by people living with gastrointestinal disorders and rare diseases. It offers products designed to improve the delivery, digestion, and absorption of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids or LCPUFAs. The company was founded by Robert Gallotto and Dr. Alexey L. Margolin in 2011 and is headquartered in Newton, MA.

Perspectum Ltd. provides technology solutions for diagnosing and staging liver disease. The company was founded by Rajarshi Banerjee, Stefan Karl Neubauer, Matthew David Robson, Alastair Cavanagh, James Hugh Charteris Mallinson and John Michael Brady on September 18, 2012 and is headquartered in Oxford, the United Kindgom.

TearSolutions, Inc. develops natural tear generation therapy for dry eyes. The firm's platform technology focuses on the tear protein 'lacritin'? and the proprietary drug 'Lacripep'?. The company was founded by Mark B. Logan, and Gordon W. Laurie in 2013 and is headquartered in Charlottesville, VA.

Venus Concept Ltd. provides procedural medical devices for aesthetic procedures. The firm specializes in advanced non-surgical platforms for body contouring, skin tightening, cellulite and scar reduction, skin resurfacing, skin rejuvenation, acne reduction, and hair removal. The company was founded by Domenic Serafino, Oded Ron-Edoute, and Orit Fishgold Ron-Edoute and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

HealthQuest Capital Management Co LLC (HealthQuest Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2013 by Garheng Kong and Randy L. Scott. The firm is headquartered in Redwood City, California.

CleanSlate Centers, Inc. operates addiction treatment center. It offers drug treatment, alcohol treatment, and treatment for multiple addictions. The company was founded by Amanda Wilson in 2009 and is headquartered in Northampton, MA.

Bardy Diagnostics, Inc. manufactures medical devices. It offers medical device technology, cardiology, and electrophysiology. The company was founded by Gust H. Bardy in 2013 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Etairos Health Corp. provides information technology consulting services and solutions. It offers big data, CIO consulting, cloud, cost optimization, custom applications, infrastructure, IT professional development, Security and network. The company is headquartered in Riverside, CA.

Ajax Health LLC (Ajax Health) is a private Equity and venture capital firm founded in 2017 by Duke S. Rohlen. The firm is headquartered in Menlo Park, California.

Everly Well, Inc. provides at-home health tests and completely transformed lab results. It specializes in prevention medicine, wellness, and digital health. The company was founded by Julia Taylor Cheek in 2015 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

Somatus, Inc. provides health care services. It offers value-based kidney care for health plans, health system, and provider groups. The company was founded by Ikenna Okezie and Anthony Welters in 2016 and is headquartered in McLean, VA.

ScribeAmerica, Inc. provides healthcare solutions and services. It offers medical scribing, care coordination and real-time coding across a range of care settings. The firm?s solutions are offered through the following channels: ScribeAmerica, QueueLogix and CareThrough. The company was founded by Michael Murphy and is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Be The Match is a non-profit organization that connects patients with their donor match for a life-saving marrow or umbilical cord blood transplant. The private company is based in Minneapolis. The American company operates the most diverse registry in the world, which includes both adult donors willing to donate to a stranger in need and stored cord blood units. Be The Match provides patients and their families one-on-one support, education, and guidance before, during, and after transplant. Amy L. Ronneberg has been the CEO of the company since 2013.

ENT Specialty Partners, Inc. is a collaborative community of ear, nose, and throat specialists that aims to provide excellent patient care. ENT Specialty Partners has partner practices located across 18 locations. The company is based in Austin, TX and was founded by Ron Kuppersmith. The company brings together world-class physicians, practice solutions, team members, and innovations to be the foremost provider of ENT services in the country. With over 60 ENT physicians and a wide network of advanced practice providers and audiologists/hearing specialists, the company offers a wide range of services in otolaryngology, head and neck surgery, audiology, and allergy treatments. Ron Kuppersmith has been the CEO since incorporation.

Trice Medical, Inc. provides diagnostics services. Its products enable micro invasive surgeon visualization procedures that offer painless, cosmetically undetectable, and surgical grade care in the office environment. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in King of Prussia, PA.