David Pyott

Biotechnology Innovation Organization is the world's biotechnology organization, providing advocacy, business development and communications services for more than 1,200 members worldwide. BIO members are involved in the research and development of innovative healthcare, agricultural, industrial and environmental biotechnology technologies. Corporate members range from entrepreneurial companies developing a first product to Fortune 100 multinationals. also represent state and regional biotech associations, service providers to the industry and academic centers.

Pacific LifeCorp provides life insurance services and products. It also provides variable annuities and investment products. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Newport Beach, CA.

Allergan, Inc. operated as a global healthcare company. It engaged in the development and commercialization of specialty pharmaceutical, medical device ,and over-the-counter products for the ophthalmic, neurological, medical aesthetics, medical dermatology, breast aesthetics, obesity intervention, urological, and other specialty markets. The company was founded by Gavin S. Herbert Sr. in 1950 and headquartered in Irvine, CA.

MAP Pharmaceuticals, Inc. develops therapies and inhalation delivery technologies. The company was founded by Thomas A. Armer on July 3, 2003 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA.

Serica Technologies, Inc. produces silk-based biomaterial products for tissue rejuvenation. The company develops knee ligament replacements from silk biomaterial. The company was founded on May 31, 2000 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA.

Vicept Therapeutics Inc. develops dermatologic therapeutic products. The firm develops topical agents for the treatment and prevention of a number of medical and cosmetic indications including bruising of the skin. The company was founded on July 1, 2009 by Neal Walker, Stewart D. Shanler, and Christopher V. Powala and is headquartered in Malvern, PA.

Bioniz Therapeutics, Inc. operates as a biopharmaceutical firm. The firm engages in the development of peptide therapeutics that selectively and simultaneously inhibit multiple cytokines for the treatment of immune diseases and cancer. The company was founded by Yutaka Tagaya and Nazli Azimi in 2009 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA.

Rani Therapeutics LLC develops a oral biotherapeutics technology for the oral delivery of drug molecules, including peptides, proteins, and antibodies. Its products include TNFa Inhibitors, Parathyroid Hormone, Human Growth Hormone, Somatostatin, and Basal Insulin. The company is headquartered in San Jose, CA.