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David Hale
Founder at
DERMATA THERAPEUTICS, INC.
Net worth: 10 589 $ as of 2026-05-30
Profile
David F.
Hale founded Somaxon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in 2003, where he worked as Non-Executive Chairman from 2011 to 2013, Recros Medica, Inc. in 2014, Cadence, Inc. in 1985, and various other companies.
Mr. Hale also founded Rady Children's Institute for Genomic Medicine, where he is working as Chairman and Neurana Pharmaceuticals, Inc., where he worked as President, Chief Executive Officer & Director.
Mr. Hale also currently works at Hale BioPharma Ventures LLC, as Chairman & Chief Executive Officer from 2006, Ridge Diagnostics, Inc., as Chairman, Rich Diagnostics, Inc., as Chairman, and various other companies.
Mr. Hale also formerly worked at Women First HealthCare, Inc., as President & Chief Executive Officer from 1998 to 1999, SICOR, Inc., as Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer from 1987 to 1997, Metabasis Therapeutics, Inc., as Executive Chairman & Chief Executive Officer from 2009 to 2010, and various other companies.
Mr. Hale received his undergraduate degree from Jacksonville State University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-29 | 8,145 ( 0.29% ) | 10 589 $ | 2026-05-30 |
David Hale active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| DERMATA THERAPEUTICS, INC. | Founder | 2014-12-07 |
| ONCTERNAL THERAPEUTICS, INC. | Founder | 1997-08-31 |
MDRejuvena, Inc.
 MDRejuvena, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Manufactures skin care products | Founder | 2012-12-31 |
Idun Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 Idun Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops therapeutics and conducts medical research | Director/Board Member | - |
Ridge Diagnostics, Inc.
 Ridge Diagnostics, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Develops and markets blood-based tests for neuropsychiatric disorders. | Chairman | - |
Rady Children's Institute for Genomic Medicine | Founder | - |
University of San Diego
 University of San Diego Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Director/Board Member | - |
Intrepid Therapeutics, Inc.
 Intrepid Therapeutics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: GenericHealth Technology Develops prescription drugs for dermatological conditions | Chairman | - |
Hale Trading Co. LP | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
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Former positions of David Hale
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Training of David Hale
Experiences
Positions held
Active
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
65
1st degree connections
54
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 54 |
|---|---|
Becton, Dickinson & Co.
 Becton, Dickinson & Co. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Manufactures and sells medical supplies, devices, laboratory equipment & diagnostic products | Health Technology |
The Salk Institute for Biological Studies
 The Salk Institute for Biological Studies Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Hybritech, Inc.
 Hybritech, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides prostate diagnostic testing services | Commercial Services |
Women First HealthCare, Inc.
 Women First HealthCare, Inc. Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Provides pharmaceutical and self care products | Consumer Services |
SICOR, Inc.
 SICOR, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Manufactures pharmaceuticals | Health Technology |
CancerVax Corp.
 CancerVax Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Researches and develops products for the prevention, treatment, and control of cancer | Commercial Services |
Santarus, Inc.
 Santarus, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Engages in acquiring, developing and commercializing pharmaceutical products for the treatment of upper & lower gastrointestinal diseases and disorders | Health Technology |
Metabasis Therapeutics, Inc.
 Metabasis Therapeutics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops small molecule drugs | Health Technology |
SkinMedica, Inc.
 SkinMedica, Inc. Medical DistributorsDistribution Services Develops dermatology products | Distribution Services |
Somaxon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 Somaxon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops and commercializes pharmaceutical products | Health Technology |
Biocept, Inc.
 Biocept, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Develops and performs clinical laboratory tests to detection & analysis of tumor cells and cell-free DNA from cerebrospinal fluid | Health Services |
Idun Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Idun Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops therapeutics and conducts medical research | Health Technology |
Verus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 Verus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Provides pediatric-oriented pharmaceutical products | Health Technology |
Zogenix, Inc.
 Zogenix, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops, manufactures and markets medicines | Health Technology |
Biotechnology Innovation Organization
 Biotechnology Innovation Organization Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a biotechnology advocacy organization representing biotech companies, industry leaders and state biotech associations | Commercial Services |
Conatus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 Conatus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Operates as a biotechnology company, which engages in the development of human therapeutics to treat liver diseases | Health Technology |
Evoke Pharma, Inc.
 Evoke Pharma, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops, manufactures and markets drugs to treat gastrointestinal | Health Technology |
Colorescience Corp.
 Colorescience Corp. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Manufactures and sells mineral based makeup products | Retail Trade |
Agility Clinical, Inc.
 Agility Clinical, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a specialty consulting and clinical research organization | Commercial Services |
Recros Medica, Inc.
 Recros Medica, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops medical devices for fractional skin resection | Health Technology |
MDRejuvena, Inc.
MDRejuvena, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Manufactures skin care products | Health Technology |
Dermata Therapeutics, Inc.
 Dermata Therapeutics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Operates as a biotechnology company which focusing on the treatment of medical and aesthetic skin conditions | Health Technology |
Chiron Viagene, Inc.
 Chiron Viagene, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Commercial biotechnical research | Commercial Services |
Jacksonville State University
 Jacksonville State University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
University of San Diego
University of San Diego Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Rady Children's Hospital & Health Center of San Diego
 Rady Children's Hospital & Health Center of San Diego Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Provides health care services | Health Services |
BIOCOM
 BIOCOM Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides scientific and technological services | Commercial Services |
Amgen Rockville, Inc.
 Amgen Rockville, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Develops therapeutics for cancer | Health Technology |
California Healthcare Institute
 California Healthcare Institute BiotechnologyHealth Technology Provides biomedical community services | Health Technology |
Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute
 Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Conducts medical research | Health Services |
San Diego Regional Economic Development Corp.
 San Diego Regional Economic Development Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in mobilizes business, government and civic leaders to maximize the region’s economic prosperity | Commercial Services |
The Biotechnology Institute
 The Biotechnology Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Focuses on biotechnological research | Commercial Services |
Hale BioPharma Ventures LLC
 Hale BioPharma Ventures LLC BiotechnologyHealth Technology Develops and produces biopharmaceutical products | Health Technology |
Cassiopea SpA
 Cassiopea SpA Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Manufactures dermatological drugs | Health Technology |
CONNECT
 CONNECT Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Offers education, networking and recognitions services | Commercial Services |
Elevation Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 Elevation Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Manufactures aerosol drug products | Health Technology |
Ortho Pharmaceutical Corp. | |
Cadence, Inc.
 Cadence, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Provides design, development and contract manufacturing services to medical device, drug delivery and diagnostics market | Health Technology |
Neurelis, Inc.
 Neurelis, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops and commercializes product candidates for the treatment of central nervous system disorders | Health Technology |
Ridge Diagnostics, Inc.
Ridge Diagnostics, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Develops and markets blood-based tests for neuropsychiatric disorders. | Health Services |
CRISI Medical Systems, Inc.
 CRISI Medical Systems, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops drug delivery systems | Health Technology |
Rich Diagnostics, Inc. | |
Eurofins Advantar Laboratories, Inc.
 Eurofins Advantar Laboratories, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Provides commercial physical and biological research and development services | Health Technology |
Intrepid Therapeutics, Inc.
Intrepid Therapeutics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: GenericHealth Technology Develops prescription drugs for dermatological conditions | Health Technology |
Hale Trading Co. LP | |
Zerigo Health, Inc.
 Zerigo Health, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops narrowband UVB phototherapy device | Health Technology |
Oncternal Oncology, Inc.
 Oncternal Oncology, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Operates as an oncology company and manufactures pharmaceutical products | Health Technology |
Adigica Health, Inc.
 Adigica Health, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops and markets healthcare products through online platform | Health Technology |
Neurana Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 Neurana Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops drugs for muscle spasms | Health Technology |
Rady Children's Institute for Genomic Medicine | |
Oncternal Therapeutics, Inc.
 Oncternal Therapeutics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Operates as an oncology company that manufactures pharmaceutical products | Health Technology |
BBL Microbiology Systems | |
Micromet Inc.
 Micromet Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Operates as a biopharmaceutical company developing novel, proprietary antibodies for the treatment of cancer, inflammation and autoimmune diseases | Health Technology |
Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego
 Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Operates as a children's hospital | Health Services |
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