Paul Sherrill Neff

Biolex Therapeutics, Inc. developed and produced drugs. The company was founded in 1997 and was headquartered in Pittsboro, NC.

Regado Biosciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company, which engages in the discovery and development of therapies in cardiovascular medicine using actively controlled aptamer technology. The company is focusing on new products for antithrombotic indications in the acute care and sub-acute care therapeutic setting. Its paired aptamer-active control agent technology is designed to give physicians the ability to directly control the degree of antithrombotic activity in real time on a "per patient, per setting" basis. The company's clinical programs are specifically concentrated on acute and sub-acute care injectable anticoagulants. Regado Biosciences was founded by Eli Gilboa, Bruce A. Sullenger and Christopher P. Rusconi on December 19, 2001 and is headquartered in Basking Ridge, NJ.

Cempra Pharmaceuticals, Inc. develops medicines for treating drug-resistant bacterial infections. The firm's antibacterial products, both in clinical trials, address the urgent and increasing need for new treatments targeting drug-resistant bacterial infections in both the hospital and the community. The company was founded by Prabhavathi B. Fernandes IN 2006 and is headquartered in Chapel Hill, NC.

RainDance Technologies, Inc. engages in the development and commercialization of professional laboratory system. It develops and manufactures genomic tools for non-invasive liquid biopsy applications for the research, early detection, treatment of cancer, and inherited and infectious diseases. The company was founded by Andrew Griffiths, Darren R. Link, and Jerome Bibette in 2004 and is headquartered in Billerica, MA.

Optherion, Inc. develops therapeutic products. It develops products to diagnose and treat dry and wet Age-related Macular Degeneration and other chronic diseases involving the alternative complement system. The company was founded by Gregory S. Hageman, David I. Scheer and Sandy Gordon in 2005 and is headquartered in New Haven, CT.

Cempra, Inc. engages as a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company, which focuses on the development of antibacterials to meet critical medical needs. Its products include; Solithromycin and Taksta. The company was founded by Prabhavathi B. Fernandes on November 18, 2005 and is headquartered in Chapel Hill, NC.

Intact Vascular, Inc. develops products for minimally invasive peripheral vascular procedures. Its tack endovascular system is designed to optimize peripheral balloon angioplasty results in the treatment of peripheral artery disease and this technology will offer physicians a new treatment option for treating peripheral artery disease. The company was founded by Robert Mero Giasolli and Peter M. Schneider in 2011 and is headquartered in Wayne, PA.

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP provides legal consulting services. It specializes in transactional, litigation, labor and employment, regulatory, and intellectual property legal services to various industries. The company was founded in 1873 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.

Progen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. develops biopharmaceuticals products. It is engaged in developing improved drug delivery based on their transporter molecules. The company is headquartered in Redwood City, CA.

Medmark, Inc. manufactures and distributes pharmaceutical products. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Carnegie, PA.

Quaker Partners Management LP (Quaker Partners Mgmt) is a venture capital subsidiary of Independence Capital Partners Inc founded in 2002 by Ira Mark Lubert and Paul Sherrill Neff. The firm is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

BioRexis Pharmaceutical Corp. provides novel protein and peptide drugs with pharmacology and trans-bodies to replace conventional monoclonal antibodies. The company was founded by Christopher P. Prior, Andrew Turner and David R. King in 2002 and is headquartered in Rosemont, PA.

University City Science Center provides physical space, resources and other support to the community. The company was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.

National Venture Capital Association provides business association services. It facilitates networking opportunities and provides research data to its members. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Life Sciences Pennsylvania (LSPA) is a trade association that represents various entities in the life sciences industry, including biotechnology, medical device, diagnostic, pharmaceutical, research, and investment companies, as well as service providers. The non-profit company is based in Wayne, PA and has subsidiaries in the United States. The organization unifies innovators in the state to make Pennsylvania a leader in the life sciences industry. Founded in 1989, LSPA aims to create a business and public policy environment that encourages and incentivizes the diverse life sciences economy in Pennsylvania. Christopher P. Molineaux has been the CEO of the company since 2009.

The Biotechnology Institute is a non-profit organization, which engages in designing and managing programs about biotechnology research. Its programs include BioGENEius Challenges, leadership awards, and Adopt-A-School. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Vesper Medical, Inc. develops minimally-invasive peripheral vascular products. It creates a venous stent portfolio that addresses the multiple anatomical challenges presented by the iliac and femoral veins. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Wayne, PA.

KBL Merger Corp. IV is a blank check company, which focuses on acquiring an operating company in the healthcare and related wellness industry. The company was founded on September 7, 2016 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Durata Therapeutics, Inc. develops and commercializes novel therapeutics for infectious diseases and acute illnesses. The company was founded on November 4, 2009 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.