M. Scott Salka
Chief Executive Officer at Vesper Biologics, Inc.
Network origin in M. Scott Salka first degree
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BIOCOM
 BIOCOM Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services BIOCOM provides scientific and technological services. The firm focuses that positively influence the growth of the life science industry, including capital formation, public policy, workforce development and scientific discovery and development. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.
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| Private Company | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 111 |
San Diego State University
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 97 |
| Public Company | Biotechnology | 19 | |
| Subsidiary | Pharmaceuticals: Major | 14 | |
Arog Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 Arog Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Arog Pharmaceuticals, Inc. operates as a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of drugs to treat unmet medical needs in oncology. It offers clinical trials for Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, and Glioma. The company was founded by Vinay K. Jain in 2010 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.
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| Private Company | Pharmaceuticals: Major | 12 |
AmpliPhi Biosciences Corp.
 AmpliPhi Biosciences Corp. BiotechnologyHealth Technology AmpliPhi Biosciences Corp. clinical-stage biotechnology company, which engages in the discovery, development, and commercialization of therapies for antibiotic-resistant infections using bacteriophage-based technology. Its products include AB-SA01 and AB-PA01, which targets staphylococcus aureus and pseudomonas aeruginosa. The company was founded in March 1989 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.
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| Extinct | Biotechnology | 9 |
SDSU College of Business Administration
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 3 |
MorphImmune, Inc.
 MorphImmune, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology MorphImmune, Inc. is a biotechnology company that specializes in developing targeted oncology therapeutics. MorphImmune is based in West Lafayette, IN and has been led by CEO Clay B. Siegall since 2023. The company's proprietary targeted effector platform delivers payloads to diseased cells, reducing toxicity and increasing efficacy of known effector molecules. The company was founded on the research of Philip S. Low, Ph.D., the Presidential Scholar for Drug Discovery and Ralph C. Corley Distinguished Professor of Chemistry at Purdue University.
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| Subsidiary | Biotechnology | 2 |
Rakuten Medical, Inc.
 Rakuten Medical, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Rakuten Medical, Inc. operates as a clinical stage biotechnology company which develops tumor-targeted precision therapies. It develops new anticancer therapies based on the photoimmunotherapy platform. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.
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| Holding Company | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 1 |
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Multi-company connection
Companies connected to M. Scott Salka via their personal network
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| BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY | Medical Specialties | Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | |
| BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB COMPANY | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Sales & Marketing Corporate Officer/Principal Director of Finance/CFO | |
Cephalon, Inc.
 Cephalon, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Cephalon, Inc. manufactures and distributes pharmaceutical products. It engages in the discovery and development of medicines for central nervous system disorders, pain, and cancer. The company was founded on August 24, 1987 by Frank Baldino, Jr. and is headquartered in Frazer, PA. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Corporate Secretary President | |
| IONIS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
SICOR, Inc.
 SICOR, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Part of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., SICOR, Inc. is a company that manufactures pharmaceuticals. The company is based in San Diego, CA. The company was founded by Harry E. Gruber, Jack W. Reich, Paul K. Laikind, Robert L. Engler. SICOR was acquired by Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. on January 22, 2004 for $3,297.10 million. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Chief Executive Officer Director of Finance/CFO Founder | |
Hawaii Biotech, Inc.
 Hawaii Biotech, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: OtherHealth Technology Hawaii Biotech, Inc. operates as a biotechnology company that focuses on the research and development of vaccines for established and emerging infectious diseases. It has developed proprietary expertise in the production of recombinant proteins applicable to the development of safe and effective vaccines. The firm's products include anti-toxin drugs for the lethal factor from B. anthracis and the botulinum toxin from C. botulinum. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Honolulu, HI. | Pharmaceuticals: Other | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Metabasis Therapeutics, Inc.
 Metabasis Therapeutics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Metabasis Therapeutics, Inc. engages in discovery, development and commercialization of novel drugs for metabolic diseases using the proprietary technology and the knowledge of processes and pathways within the liver that are useful for liver-selective drug targeting and treatment of metabolic diseases. Metabasis was incorporated in April 1997 and is headquartered in La Jolla, CA. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member Founder | |
Idun Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 Idun Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Idun Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that engages in the discovery and development of human therapeutics to control apoptosis. The company was founded by John C. Reed, Robert H. Horvitz, and Lawrence C. Fritz in March 1993 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Medical Specialties | Director/Board Member Founder Chief Executive Officer | |
ViaCyte, Inc.
 ViaCyte, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology ViaCyte, Inc. develops a stem cell-derived islet replacement therapy for the treatment of diabetes. Its development portfolio includes VC-01 product candidate, a cell replacement therapy for the treatment of type 1 diabetes. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer | |
Elan Pharmaceuticals, LLC
 Elan Pharmaceuticals, LLC Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology 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. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | |
Biotechnology Innovation Organization
 Biotechnology Innovation Organization Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services 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. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| ALTHEADX INC | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member Founder | |
Synedgen, Inc.
 Synedgen, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Synedgen, Inc. operates as a biotechnology company leveraging a proprietary glycomics technology platform to develop modified therapeutic polysaccharides that target mucosal surfaces in genetic and acquired disorders. The firm’s products include Prisyna oral care and Synedgen wound care. The company was founded by William P. Wiesmann and Shenda Baker in 2009 and is headquartered in Claremont, CA. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Agility Clinical, Inc.
 Agility Clinical, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Agility Clinical, Inc. operates as a specialty consulting and clinical research organization. It offers project management services, including project feasibility, study budget and timeline management, study tracking reports, risk assessment, mitigation, and vendor management; clinical operations services, such as investigator selection, regulatory document collection and submission, TMF set up and maintenance, clinical monitoring, and site management; and data management services, which include database design and validation, data cleaning, and EDC. The company was founded by Ellen Morgan and David F. Hale in April 2012 and is headquartered in Carlsbad, CA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Founder Director/Board Member | |
| Stanford University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Doctorate Degree | |
University of Southern California
 University of Southern California Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services University of Southern California is a private research university that mainly offers undergraduate, graduate & other higher education. The university was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Graduate Degree | |
Chiron Viagene, Inc.
 Chiron Viagene, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Chiron Viagene, Inc. provides technical services and life science research. The company is based in San Diego, CA. The company specializes in EMSA reagents and services, as well as producing innovative technology. The company was founded by Paul K. Laikind, David F. Hale, Jack W. Reich, Harry E. Gruber. Chiron Viagene was acquired by Chiron Corp. on October 03, 1995 for $135 million. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Founder Founder President | |
| University of California, Los Angeles | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Rutgers State University of New Jersey | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree Doctorate Degree | |
| The University of Chicago | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| New York University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Doctorate Degree | |
| University of Arizona | College/University | Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of California San Diego | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Doctorate Degree Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Doctorate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of San Diego | College/University | Director/Board Member Graduate Degree Doctorate Degree Graduate Degree | |
Mentus, Inc.
 Mentus, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Mentus, Inc. provides marketing communications and public relations services. It provides services to the life science industries as biotech, pharmaceuticals and consumer health care, marketing, public relations and creative services industries. The company was founded by Guy J. Iannuzzi in 1980 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
San Diego State University Foundation
 San Diego State University Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services San Diego State University Foundation operates as research university. It provides educational, research, and community services. The organization was founded in 1897 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member President Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Sharp HealthCare
 Sharp HealthCare Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Sharp HealthCare provides medical and healthcare services. It offers services in the areas of advance care planning, alcohol, drug dependency, bloodless medicine, cancer treatment, diabetes and eating disorders. The company was founded by William Haffey in 1946 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Hospital/Nursing Management | Director/Board Member Chief Operating Officer | |
| ZENITH BANK PLC | Regional Banks | Director/Board Member Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | |
The Urban Land Institute
 The Urban Land Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Urban Land Institute operates as a non-commercial research organization. It provides leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities worldwide. The company was founded on December 14, 1936 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
The State Bar of California
 The State Bar of California Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The State Bar of California operates as an official attorney licensing agency. The non-profit company is based in San Francisco, CA. Elizabeth Rindskopf Parker has been the CEO of the company since 2015. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute
 Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute conducts and translates biological research programs. The firm offers tumor initiation and maintenance, cancer metabolism and signaling network, tumor microenvironment and cancer immunology, degenerative disease, development/aging/regeneration, immunity and pathogenesis, human genetic, cardiovascular metabolism, integrative metabolism, metabolism genomic control, bioinformatics and structural biology programs. The company was founded by William Fishman and Lillian Fishman in 1976 and is headquartered in La Jolla, CA. | Medical/Nursing Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
San Diego Regional Economic Development Corp.
 San Diego Regional Economic Development Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services San Diego Regional Economic Development Corp. operates as a non-profit organization. It mobilizes business, government, and civic leaders to maximize the region’s economic prosperity and global competitiveness. The company is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce
 San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce is a chamber of commerce based in San Diego, CA. Gerald Robert Sanders has been the CEO of the non-profit company since 2013. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
The San Diego Symphony Orchestra Association
 The San Diego Symphony Orchestra Association Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services The San Diego Symphony performs and conducts concerts and musical orchestra. It also provides corporate sponsorship, outreach programs, and ticket purchasing services. The company was founded on December 6, 1910 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Movies/Entertainment | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Corporate Directors Forum
 Corporate Directors Forum Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Corporate Directors Forum operates as a forum for corporate directors. The non-profit company is based in La Jolla, CA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
CONNECT
 CONNECT Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services CONNECT creates and scales companies in the technology and life sciences sectors. It creates an environment in which entrepreneurs and C-suite executives have access to the people, capital, and technology resources. The organization was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Founder Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman | |
| World Trade Center San Diego | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
San Diego Athena
 San Diego Athena Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services San Diego Athena operates as a not-for-profit organization. It supports and develops women. The company was founded by Barbara Bry in 1998 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
SENTÉ, Inc. (California)
 SENTÉ, Inc. (California) Specialty StoresRetail Trade SENTÉ, Inc. provides skin care products. The firm's products include Daily Repair Complex, Neck Firming and Redness Control Complex creams. It offers dermal repair cream for people of various age groups and skin types for enhancing the skin tone, texture, elasticity, and overall appearance. The company serves customers through dermatologists and physicians in the United States. Sente was founded by Kleanthis G. Xanthopoulos and Marios Fotiadis in 2007 and is headquartered in Carlsbad, CA. | Specialty Stores | Founder Director/Board Member | |
| Harvard Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| CIDARA THERAPEUTICS, INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Other | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
| The University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine | College/University | Doctorate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal | |
MatriSys Bioscience, Inc.
 MatriSys Bioscience, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology MatriSys Bioscience, Inc. engages in the development of biologic therapeutics. It offers therapies for dermatology and skin care conditions including atopic dermatitis, rosacea, psoriasis, acne, and skin infections. The company was founded by Mark S. Wilson and Richard L. Gallo in 2015 and is headquartered in La Jolla, CA. | Biotechnology | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
| NABRIVA THERAPEUTICS PLC | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
Persephone Biosciences, Inc.
 Persephone Biosciences, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Persephone Biosciences, Inc. engages in developing nutritional products to support the human gut microbiome. The company was founded by Stephanie Culler and is headquartered in Dan Diego, CA. | Biotechnology | Chairman Director/Board Member |
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International
| United States | 48 |
| France | 2 |
| Nigeria | 2 |
| Ireland | 2 |
Sectoral
| Health Technology | 21 |
| Commercial Services | 13 |
| Consumer Services | 13 |
| Health Services | 4 |
| Finance | 2 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 451 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 227 |
| Chairman | 137 |
| President | 113 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 104 |
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| David Hale | 54 |
| Daniel Bradbury | 45 |
| Alan J. Lewis | 33 |
| Hiroshi Mikitani | 32 |
| Magda Marquet | 30 |
| Kleanthis Xanthopoulos | 29 |
| Daniel Burgess | 28 |
| Julia Brown | 27 |
| Glenn Halpryn | 22 |
| Paul Grint | 22 |
| William S. Marth | 20 |
| John Reed | 20 |
| Sabrina Johnson | 17 |
| Jaisim Shah | 17 |
| Theodore Schroeder | 16 |
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