Jeff S. Edelman

Symphony Dynamo, Inc. manufactures biopharmaceutical drugs. It was created to advance TLR-9 based therapeutics in hepatitis B therapy and hepatitis C therapy and cancer. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Rockville, MD.

Symphony Evolution, Inc. engages in the manufacture of biopharmaceutical drugs. It develops therapeutics to treat cancer and diabetic nephropathy. The company was founded on October 19, 2006 and is headquartered in Wilmington, DE.

Symphony Icon, Inc. engages in the manufacture of pharmaceutical products. The company was founded in June 2007 and is headquartered in Rockville, MD.

Symphony GenIsis, Inc. manufactures biopharmaceutical drugs. It develops and researches on cholesterol-lowering drug, ISIS 301012 and two novel diabetes drugs from its metabolic diseases program. The company is located in Rockville, MD

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.

Part of Pfizer Inc., CovX Research LLC is a company that manufactures biotherapeutics and medical products. The company is based in San Diego, CA. The company was founded by Richard Alan Lerner, Carlos F. Barbas. CovX Research was acquired by Pfizer Inc. from Tavistock Life Sciences Co. on January 31, 2008 for $230 million.

Renovis, Inc. develops pharmaceutical products. The company discovers, develops, and commercializes novel therapeutics for neurological and inflammatory diseases. It is headquartered in San Francisco, CA

SurroMed, Inc. provides pharmaceutical research. It focuses on discovering & applying biomarkers to improve the drug discovery and development process and enable the precise diagnosis and personalized treatment of disease. The company's research process yields biological markers and information that enable accelerated, cost-efficient discovery and development of new therapeutic products, as well as development of diagnostic tests for early disease detection, disease staging, patient stratification, guiding and monitoring therapy. SurroMed was founded in 1997 and is located in Menlo Park, CA.

Immunex Corporation is a leading biopharmaceutical company dedicated to improving lives through immune system science innovation

BioSpace, Inc. operates as an online community for industry news and careers for life science professionals. It offers online job board, daily biotech news feeds, and community features connect recruiters, job seekers. The company was founded in March 1995 and is headquartered in Urbandale, IA.

Athena Neurosciences LLC operates as a research-based pharmaceutical company committed to the field of neurology. It develops therapeutic and diagnostic products. The company was founded by David Rowley-Jones, Larry C. Fritz, and Larry A. Bock in 1986 and is headquartered in Allegan, MI.

Elan Pharmaceuticals LLC develops and manufactures pharmaceutical products. It specializes in treatment of neurological and autoimmune diseases. The firm's drugs are used in the treatment of for Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and rheumatoid arthritis diseases. The company is headquartered in South San Francisco, CA.

Cyrano Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical stage regenerative medicine company based in Delray Beach, FL. Cyrano Therapeutics is developing a novel therapy to restore smell and flavor function, with a focus on chronic smell and flavor loss caused by influenza, allergic rhinitis, traumatic brain injury, and COVID-19. The company raised a $12.80m series A financing in December 2020 led by Remiges Ventures and Ventures. The chronic loss of smell and flavor is a condition affecting at least 5% of the population with a similar incidence in and. The company was founded by Robert I. Henkin and Richard Geoffrion, with Richard Geoffrion serving as the CEO since incorporation.

Prestwick Pharmaceuticals, Inc. develops drugs for diseases related to the central nervous system. Its drugs are used in curing diseases such as Huntington's, Parkinson's, restless legs syndrome, schizophrenia, autism, Alzheimer's, and sleep apnea diseases. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Washington DC.

Genetics Institute LLC develops pharmaceutical products through recombinant DNA and other genetic technologies. It develops drugs to make the blood of hemophiliacs clot, as well as substances that stimulate the production of red and white blood cells and proteins that enhance bone growth. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

Part of Quintiles Transnational Corp., BRI International, Inc. is a pharmaceutical research and development company with 445 employees. The company is based in Arlington, VA. BRI International was acquired by Quintiles Transnational Corp. on November 22, 1996 for $130.63 million. The company was founded by Harold Solomon.

Quintiles, Inc. provides therapeutic services. It offers medical services, information and partnering solutions to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and healthcare industries. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

The Pitcairn Trust Co. is one of the preeminent multi-family offices, dedicated to helping families protect and grow their substantial financial assets and unique heritage across multiple generations. Pitcairn has been recognized as an innovator and leader in the multi-family office space since its inception in 1923. It delivers objective advice and customized services.

Global Alliance for TB Drug Development operates as a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the discovery and development of tuberculosis drugs. It builds partnerships between the public, private, academic, and philanthropic sectors to drive the development of new products for underserved markets. The company was founded in February 2000 and is headquartered in New York , NY.

Critical Path Institute is a nonprofit organization established in 2005 as a public and private partnership with the FDA's Critical Path Initiative program. The non-profit company is based in Tucson, AZ, and operates from Ireland with additional staff in multiple other locations. The company's mission is to catalyze the development of new approaches that advance medical innovation and regulatory science, accelerating the path to a healthier world. The company orchestrates the development of drug development tools through an innovative, collaborative approach to the sharing of data and expertise, and accelerate the pace and reduce the costs of medical product development by building consensus among the participating institutions. The company was founded in 2005 by Raymond L. Woosley, Glenn C. Rice. Daniel M. Jorgensen has been the CEO of the company since 2022.

National Institutes Of Health conducts & supports peer-reviewed medical research and science. The firm's scientists & researchers investigate on different ways to prevent diseases as well as the causes, treatments and cures for common and rare diseases. The company was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in Bethesda, MD.

Shearman & Sterling LLP provides legal services. It specializes in appellate litigations, capital markets, corporate governance, environmental, finance, international arbitration, investment funds, litigation, mergers and acquisitions, privatization, real estate, and tax. The company was founded by Thomas Shearman in 1873 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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.

Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics provides healthcare services. It enables the development and delivery of much-needed diagnostic tests for poverty-related diseases, including tuberculosis, malaria, HIV/AIDS, sleeping sickness, hepatitis C, leishmaniasis, Chagas disease, Buruli ulcer, febrile illnesses and infectious diseases with outbreak potential, such as Ebola. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.

Part of Corteva, Inc., DuPont Merck Pharmaceutical Co. is a company that makes pharmaceuticals and drugs. The company is based in Wilmington, DE. DuPont Merck Pharmaceutical was acquired by EIDP, Inc., a subsidiary of Corteva, Inc. from Merck & Co., Inc. on July 01, 1998 for $2,600 million.

McKinsey & Co., Inc. provides management consulting services. It specializes in design, marketing and sales, analytics, operations, transformation and restructuring, risk, strategy and corporate finance, and sustainability and resource productivity. The company was founded by James O. McKinsey in 1926 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Pavadi Capital LLC (Pavadi) is an independent registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in New York City. The firm was co-founded in 2001 by Jeffrey S. Edelman and Zachary S. Sharon, MD. Pavadi provides administrative and investment advisory services to pooled investment vehicles and separately managed accounts.

RRD International LLC develops biopharmaceutical products. The firm offers product development support to biotechnology, pharmaceutical and medical device companies. Its services include development, strategic planning, program management and research. The company was founded by Frank L. Hurley and Charles W. Finn in 2002 and is headquartered in Rockville, MD.