James A. Hamilton

National Academy of Sciences operates as a private, nongovernmental institution that advises on issues related to science and technology. It provides independent, objective analysis and advice and conducts other activities to solve complex problems and inform public policy decisions. The firm also encourages education and research, recognize outstanding contributions to knowledge, and increase public understanding in matters of science. The company was founded on March 3, 1863 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

AdipoGenix, Inc. develops molecular pharmaceutical products. It offers small molecule pharmaceuticals to treat obesity and its co-morbidities. The firm’s technology includes AdipoBASE, AdipoSCREEN, AdipoPATH and AdipoTARGET. The company was founded by Gerri Waloga, Barbara E. Corkey, Stephen R. Farmer, James A. Hamilton, James L. Kirkland, H. Jeff Leighton and Paul F. Pilch in 1997 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.