John W. Beck

Metabasis Therapeutics, Inc. engages in discovery, development and commercialization of novel drugs for metabolic diseases using the proprietary technology and the knowledge of processes and pathways within the liver that are useful for liver-selective drug targeting and treatment of metabolic diseases. Metabasis was incorporated in April 1997 and is headquartered in La Jolla, CA.

Ritter Pharmaceuticals, Inc. engages in the development of novel therapeutic products which modulate the human gut microbiome to treat digestive disorders and gastrointestinal diseases. It focuses on the development and commercialization of RP-G28. The company was founded by Andrew J. Ritter and Ira E. Ritter on March 29, 2004 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants provides vocational education in accounting. The company provides services to the accounting community, regulatory bodies, and other organizations. It also operates in Jersey City, Washington, and Lewisville. It was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.

Financial Executives International enhances member professional development through peer networking, career planning services, conferences, publications and special reports, and research. Its members include Chief Financial Officers, Vice Presidents of Finance, Treasurers, and Controllers. The company was founded in December 1931 and is headquartered in Morristown, NJ.

Ardea Biosciences, Inc. is a biotechnology company which is focused on the development of small-molecule therapeutics for the treatment of serious diseases. The company was founded in January 1994 and is headquartered in Wilmington, DE.

The Association of Bioscience Financial Officers operates as a national networking group for biotechnology, med tech and bioscience financial officers. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA.