Jane Hsaio

ERBA Diagnostics, Inc. was engaged in manufacturing and marketing of proprietary diagnostic reagents, test kits and instrumentation in the areas of autoimmune, chemistry, hematology, diabetes, and infectious diseases. The company was founded on March 14, 2001 and was headquartered in Miami Lakes, FL.

Medical Ventures Corp. develops, manufactures and distributes medical devices and is focused on the development and commercialization of medical devices which clearly address a clinical need in the cardiovascular marketplace. The Company has two divisions: PMD tissue products used in cardiac reconstruction and repair and Angiometrx catheter products for the rapidly growing interventional cardiology market. The focus in both divisions is the commercialization of the cardiovascular medical devices currently in the MEV’s product portfolio and the development of new products based upon these two core technologies. The company is located in Richmond, Canada.

Acuity Pharmaceuticals, Inc. developed pharmaceutical products. The company used proprietary technology for the treatment and prevention of ophthalmic diseases. It developed drugs for age related macular degeneration and diabetic macular edema. Acuity Pharmaceuticals was founded in 2002 and was headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.

OPKO Biologics Ltd. develops next-generation, bio-better, long-acting versions of therapeutic proteins and peptide drugs. Its products include Human Growth Hormone, Glucagon dual receptor agonist, Factor VIIa and Factor IX for Hemophilia, Anti-Obesity Peptide Oxyntomodulin, Interferon and Erythropoietin, and Atherosclerosis and Rheumatoid Arthritis long-acting therapies. The company was founded by Novik A. Shai on August 22, 2003 and is headquartered in Nes Ziona, Israel.

The Frost Group LLC provides investment and financial services. The firm offers long term investments services. It provides services to small and medium sized businesses. The company was founded on October 18, 2006 is headquartered in Miami, FL.

TransEnterix is advancing the field of minimally invasive surgery through exploration, innovation and collaboration. Based in North Carolina's Research Triangle Park, TransEnterix is a rapidly growing medical device company founded in 2006. Since its inception the company has designed, received FDA approval and launched the groundbreaking SPIDER Surgical System, which provides surgeons with enhanced capabilities by creating triangulation via single site access with flexible articulating instruments. The platform enables a whole new class of less invasive surgery - Flexible Laparoscopy - which builds on the proven technologies of laparoscopic surgery and catheter based medical treatments.

DVM Pharmaceuticals, Inc. researches and developst veterinary pharmaceutical products. The company also manufactures dermatological and nutraceutical products. DVM Pharmaceuticals is headquartered in Miami. FL.

Part of OPKO Health, Inc., Froptix Corp. is a pharmaceutical development company. The private company is based in Acton, MA. Froptix was acquired by eXegenics, Inc. on March 27, 2007.

SafeStitch Medical, Inc. operates as a developmental stage FDA-registered medical device company, which is focused on the development of medical devices that manipulate tissues for the treatment of obesity, gastroesophageal reflux disease, hernia formation, esophageal obstructions, Barrett's Esophagus, upper gastrointestinal bleeding, and other intraperitoneal abnormalities through endoscopic and minimally invasive surgery. It products include AMID Stapler, SMART Dilator, and standard and airway bite blocks. AMID Stapler is used to fix mesh in place, which helps prevent the recurrence of a hernia. SMART Dilators are used when an endoscopy demonstrates the narrowing of the esophagus. The bite blocks are used to protect the endoscope used in transoral gastrointestinal procedures and are required in all such procedures. SafeStitch Medical was founded by Charles J. Filip and Jeffrey G. Spragens in August 1988 and is headquartered in Miami, FL.

Neovasc, Inc. engages in the development, manufacture and marketing of medical devices. It focuses on Neovast Tiara and Neovasc Reducer products. The company was founded on November 2, 2000 and is headquartered in Richmond, Canada.

Cocrystal Discovery, Inc. operates as a biotechnology company developing antiviral therapeutics for human diseases. It works on Hepatitis C virus, Influenza virus, and Rhinovirus (common cold). The company was founded by Gary L. Wilcox, Sam Lee and Roger David Kornberg in 2008 and is headquartered in Bothell, WA.

Aero has a range of dermatology products designed to improve patient health and provide convenient, effective therapeutic alternatives to the physician.

Part of KPC Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Kunming Baker Norton Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. is a private company that manufactures and distributes pharmaceutical products. The company is based in Kunming, China. Kunming Baker Norton Pharmaceutical Co. was acquired by KPC Pharmaceuticals, Inc. on November 16, 2015 for $47.35 million.

BioZone Pharmaceutical, Inc. is a pharmaceutical company. The company operates through its subsidiary companies, which engage in the developing and manufacturing of drug products, cosmetic and beauty products. Its products consists OTC, Cosmetic & Beauty and Dietary Supplements. The OTC Products include hair conditioners, shampoos for treatment of eczema and psoriasis, external analgesics, skin protectants, anti-fungal, topical anesthetics, nasal sprays, wound care, acne, cough, cold, anti-itch and skin lightening products. The Cosmetic & Beauty Products consists AHA and Beta Hydroxy, instant firming serums, anti-aging, body lotions, eye creams, moisture creams and lotions, facial scrubs and facial masks. The Dietary Supplements include vitamins, minerals and herbal remedies. BioZone Pharmaceutical was founded on December 4, 2006 and is headquartered in Englewood Cliffs, NJ.

Fabrus, Inc. engages in discovering, developing and engineering therapeutic antibodies. It utilizes multiple proprietary product engines that define a new antibody discovery paradigm. The company is headquartered in San Diego, CA.