Robert F. Allnutt

Pier Pharmaceuticals, Inc. operates as a clinical stage pharmaceutical company which develops a pharmacologic treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). It develops Dronabinol a synthetic derivative of the naturally occurring substance in the cannabis plant, namely delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, otherwise known as delta-9 THC. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Louiseville, CO.

Hoffmann-La Roche, Inc. manufactures pharmaceutical drugs. Its products include influenza fighter Tamiflu, controversial acne medication Accutane, HIV inhibitor Fuzeon, obesity drug Xenical, and hepatitis C therapy Pegasys. The company was founded in 1896 Roche and is headquartered in Nutley, NJ.

Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

The American Psychiatric Association is the largest scientific and professional organization of psychiatrists. The private company is based in Arlington, VA and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company works together to ensure humane care and effective treatment for all individuals with mental illness, including substance use disorders. Marketa Wills has been the CEO of the company since 2024.

Fordham University provides college and university. It offers undergraduate colleges and graduate & professional schools. The company was founded in 1841 and is headquartered in Bronx, NY.

Scidera Genomics LLC develops and commercializes biotechnology-based products to improve animal health. The American company was founded by Adelene Q. Perkins and Robert A. Curtis. Scidera Genomics was acquired by Neogen Corp. on January 02, 2013 for $3.40 million.

Kidder, Peabody & Co., Inc. provides security brokerage services. The private company is based in Buffalo, NY and has subsidiaries in Switzerland. The company was founded by Thomas W. Ostrander.

Deerfield Management Co. LP (Deerfield) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded by Peter Drake in 1994. They are wholly owned by James E. Flynn and are controlled by its general partner, Flynn Management LLC. Deerfield provides discretionary investment management services in the healthcare sector to domestic and offshore private pooled investment vehicles and their related alternative investment vehicles.

Case Western Reserve University provides educational services. It offers a variety of undergraduate degree courses and graduate and professional options such as arts and sciences, dentistry, engineering, law, management, medicine, nursing, social work, and more. The firm also offers dual-degree programs. The company was founded in 1826 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH.

Sequoia Sciences, Inc. engages in the development of new medicines for the treatment of bacterial infections and cancers. The firm's development programs consist of small molecules targeting bacterial infections and cancers, and vaccines for the treatment and prevention of recurrent urinary tract infections. The company was founded by Gary R. Eldridge, Jr. in 1999 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

Bowdoin College is an independent, nonsectarian, coeducational residential, undergraduate liberal arts institution founded in 1794. It is located in Brunswick, ME.

Mayflower Partners LLC operates as a technology financial advisory firm. The firm invests in solar projects and other green technologies. The company was founded by Kristina A. Peterson and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Lake Forest Hospital provides health care services in Lake County. It offers acute & ambulatory care, and wellness services. The company has clinical service facilities in Bannockburn, Glenview, Gurnee-Brookside, Gurnee-Tower Court, Libertyville, Lindenhurst and Vernon Hills. Lake Forest Hospital also provides exemplary care in Cain family emergency services, the Hunter family center for women's health, the posy krehbiel breast care center, the Waud family maternity center and the center for advanced radiation therapy. Lake Forest Hospital foundation includes Lake Forest Hospital, Lake Forest and Lindenhurst Health & Fitness Institutes, Dearhaven Child Care & Learning Center, Westmoreland Nursing Center, and Women's Auxiliary Board of Lake Forest Hospital. The company was founded in 1899.

Alliance for Aging Research operates as a national citizen advocacy organization. It also advocates and implements health education for consumers and health professionals. The company was founded by Daniel Perry in 1986 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Trustmark Insurance Co. provides health and life insurance services. The company was founded in 1913 and is headquartered in Lake Forest, IL.

Neurolixis, Inc. is an early-stage biopharmaceutical company that focuses on discovering and developing novel drugs for the treatment of central nervous system disorders such as Parkinson's disease, Rett syndrome, depression, and pain. Neurolixis is based in Dana Point, CA. The private company is developing a platform of early-stage drug candidates that target serious CNS diseases with unmet medical needs and a sizable market opportunity. The company's compounds are based on the concept of serotonin 5-HT1A receptor "biased agonism," which enables drugs to more precisely target specific brain regions controlling CNS disorders. The company was founded by Mark A. Varney and Adrian Newman-Tancredi, and Adrian Newman-Tancredi has been the CEO since incorporation.

OcuSub, Inc. engages biotechnology services. It specializes in eye disorder treatment. The company was founded by Mina Patel Sooch, Alan R. Meyer, and William H. Pitlick in 2018 and is headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI.

Trustmark Mutual Holding Co. provides insurance services. It provides life, medical, dental, managed care, disability and critical illness insurance products to groups and individuals. The company was founded in 1913 and is headquartered in Lake Forest, IL.

Nuada Pharmaceuticals, Inc. operates as a pharmaceutical company. The private company is based in Durham, NC.

Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

Diversified Healthcare Management, Inc. is an American company that owns and operates physician hospitals. The private company was founded by James H. Coleman.

Zevex International, Inc. manufactures, designs and distributes medical devices. It distributes portable & stationary pumps and disposable sets that are used in the delivery of enteral nutrition for patients in homes, hospitals, and nursing homes. Its products include diagnostic & therapeutic systems, optoelectronic devices, ultrasonic sensors, and surgical handpieces. The company was founded in 1986 by David J. Mcnally and Phillip L. McStotts and is located in Salt Lake City, UT.

Quark Pharmaceuticals, Inc. discovers and develops novel RNAi-based therapeutics. The firm’s products include QPI-1002 and QPI-1007 is being developed as a neuroprotective agent for the treatment of optic neuropathies that result in the death of retinal ganglion cells. The company was founded by Daniel Zurr, David M. Fineman and J. Gregory Swendsen in December 1993 and is headquartered in Fremont, CA.

Illinois Ventures LLC (Illinois Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2000. The firm is headquartered in Champaign, Illinois.