Charles W. Stiefel

Schering Plough Corp. manufactures and sells pharmaceuticals, consumer and animal health care products. The firm discovers, develops, manufactures and markets advanced drug therapies. The company is headquartered in Kenilworth, NJ.

Part of Waste Management, Inc., Waste Management International Plc is a trash hauler. The company is based in Oak Brook, IL. Waste Management International was acquired by Waste Management, Inc. on November 24, 1998 for $491.38 million.

LaserSight, Inc. through its wholly-owned operating subsidiaries LaserSight Technologies, Inc. and LaserSight Patents, Inc engages in the development, manufacture & sale of ophthalmic lasers and related products primarily for use in laser vision correction, including laser in-situ keratomileusis & photorefractive keratectomy procedures. It also licenses patents related to refractive surgical procedures. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Winter Park, FL.

Orthovita, Inc. engages in the development and commercialization of synthetic biologically-active tissue engineering products for restoration of the human skeleton. The company was incorporated in 1992 and is headquartered in Malvern, PA.

Metabolon, Inc. operates as a health technology company. It offers precision medicine, clinical diagnostic, and metabolomics services. The firm serves to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, consumer product industries. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Morrisville, NC.

Ulthera, Inc. provides ultrasound therapy under the Ultherapy brand. It focuses on ultrasound imaging to to deliver its collagen-boosting treatment. The company was founded by Peter G. Barthe, Inder Raj S. Makin, Brain D. Oconner, Lana Slayton, and Michael H. Slayto n in April 2004 and is headquartered in Raleigh, NC.

PreCision Dermatology, Inc. developed skincare therapies. It offered pharmaceutical products for skin barrier restoration, dermatoses, rosacea, acne, seborrheic dermatitis, and scaling associated with hyperkeratotic skin. The company was founded by Jeffrey M. Nugent in 2010 and was headquartered in Cumberland, RI.

EW Healthcare Partners Fund seeks investment opportunities in middle market companies located in the United States, Europe, Latin America, and China with revenues of USD 20 to USD 200 million. It targets companies operating in the fields of pharmaceuticals, medical devices, healthcare services, and healthcare IT. It provides financing for growth capital requirements with an investment size ranging from USD 20 to USD 80 million and invest up to USD 100 million. It also acquires minority and majority interest.

KPMG LLP engages in the provision of audit, tax, and advisory services. It serves the banking and capital markets, building, construction and real estate, consumer and retail, energy, natural resources and chemicals, financial services, government and public sector, healthcare and life sciences, industrial manufacturing, insurance, media and entertainment, private equity, technology, telecommunications, and venture capital industries. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

National Audubon Society, Inc. conserves and restores natural ecosystems. The firm preserves species of birds, other animals, and their natural habitats. Its projects include saving habitat in the everglades, arctic wildlife refuge, long island sound, and mississippi river basin. The company was founded in 1905 by George Bird Grinnell and is headquartered in New York City, NY.

Novartis Pharma Schweiz AG engages in the marketing and distribution of pharmaceutical, chemical, and medical products of the Novartis group. Its products are used in the treatment of diseases in the areas of neurology, immunology, dermatology, ophthalmology, cardiology, and oncology. The company was founded on December 10, 1986 and is headquartered in Rotkreuz, Switzerland.

Essex Woodlands Management, Inc. (EW Healthcare Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1985 by Jim L. Currie and Martin P. Sutter. The firm is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Merz Pharmaceuticals LLC manufactures dermatology and podiatry products for skin foot and nail care. Its products include Mederma, which is used to treat scarring, Appearex and Erygel, which treats weak and brittle nails. The company is headquartered in Greensboro, NC.

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is a non-profit organization dedicated to saving lives and providing hope to those affected by suicide. The company is based in New York, NY, with a public policy office in Washington, D.C. The organization has local chapters in all 50 states and offers programs and events nationwide. AFSP creates a culture that is knowledgeable about mental health through education and community programs, advocates for suicide prevention through research and public policy, and provides support for those affected by suicide. If you are concerned that someone may be considering suicide, the AFSP provides resources and guidance on how to talk to someone who may be struggling with their mental health. The CEO of the company is Robert Gebbia.

Schering-Plough Research Institute provides pharmaceutical research. The company is headquartered in Kenilworth, NJ.

HealthEdge Investment Partners, LLC (HealthEdge Investment Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2005 by Harold S. Blue and Phillip Dingle. The firm is headquartered in Tampa, Florida.

Merz North America, Inc. operates as an specialty healthcare company. It offers treatment solutions for aesthetics, dermatology and neurosciences. The company was founded in 1908 and is headquartered in Raleigh, NC.

GlaxoSmithKline LLC engages in discovering, developing, and delivering medicines, vaccines, and other healthcare products. It offers prescription medicines that treat various diseases, including cancer, HIV/AIDS, depression, diabetes, high blood pressure, herpes, asthma, migraine, and heart diseases, as well as stomach and skin problems, infections, and flu. It also provides vaccines for children and adults; and over-the-counter products. The company was founded in 1929 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.

BioNJ, Inc. is based in Trenton, NJ. BioNJ, Inc. is a life sciences trade association with nearly 400 member companies. The company supports the discovery, development, and commercialization of therapies and cures that save and improve lives. BioNJ drives capital formation, fosters entrepreneurship, advocates for medical innovation, provides access to talent and education, and offers critical commercial resources. The company also serves as a clearinghouse for funding information and opportunities. The company was founded in 1994 by James J. Marino, Jayne C. Gershkowitz, Abraham Abuchowski. The CEO is Debbie Hart.

Transcelerate Biopharma, Inc. is a non-profit consortium that collaborates with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to improve the delivery of new medicines. The non-profit company is based in King of Prussia, PA. The organization's mission is to identify, prioritize, design, and facilitate implementation of solutions to drive the efficient, effective, and high-quality delivery of new medicines. Transcelerate has 20 member companies and 30+ initiatives focused on improving the patient and site experience, enhancing sponsor efficiencies and drug safety, and harmonizing processes and sharing information. The company was founded by Garry Arthur Neil, and Janice Chang has been the CEO of the company since 2014.

Novartis Pharma AG engages in the research in as well as the production and distribution of pharmaceutical, chemical, medical, and biotechnological products. It also provides related services. The company was founded on October 25, 1989 and is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland.

Velcera LLC operates as a pharmaceutical company. It focuses on innovation in the expanding pet health market and its product development targets pet medicines in pain management, anti-allergy and parasiticides that can provide superior convenience and greater compliance than traditional products. The firm is developing Promist, a transmucosal oral mist drug delivery technology for use in companion animals. It is also developing Promist products, including VEL504 for pain management and VEL502 for treating allergic atopic dermatitis in canines. The company was founded ion February 18, 2010 and is headquartered in Yardley, PA.

Ceribell, Inc. engages in the development of diagnosis medical devices. The firm focuses on making electroencephalography (EEG) for diagnosis and treatment of patients at risk for seizures. Its products include Ceribell EEG headband, Ceribell EEG recorder, and spot-checks with brain stethoscope. The company was founded by Jane Chao, Josef Parvizi and Chris Chafe in 2014 and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA.

Longitude Capital Management Co LLC (Longitude Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2006 by Juliet Trammenoms Bakker, Patrick Enright, David Hirsch and Marc-Henri Galletti. The firm is headquartered in Menlo Park, California.