Michael Narachi

Celladon Corp. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company, engaging in the development of cardiovascular gene therapy. The company's therapeutic portfolio for diseases characterized by SERCA enzyme deficiency includes both gene therapies and small molecule compounds. Its most advanced product candidate MYDICAR uses gene therapy to target SERCA2a, an enzyme that is deficient in heart failure patients. Celladon was founded by Roger J. Hajjar and Kenneth R. Chien on December 21, 2000 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Orexigen Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company, which focuses on the development of pharmaceutical product candidates for the treatment of obesity. Its primary activities include recruiting personnel, conducting research and development, including clinical trials, raising capital, and preparing for the marketing and commercialization of its product, contrave. The company was founded by Eckard Weber in September 2002 and is headquartered in La Jolla, CA.

Naryx Pharma, Inc. developd products for the treatment of chronic sinusitis. Its products were focused on inhaled, nebulizer, intranasal drug formulations. Its products include Sybryx, which is used for the treatment of chronic sinusitis. The company focused on development of inhaled, nebulized, and intranasal drug formulations. The company was founded in 1999 and was headquartered in Carpinteria, CA.

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.

Ren Pharmaceuticals was formed in the fall of 2006 with the aim of bringing together talented and experienced people who are passionate about building a cardio-renal/renal- focused drug development company. Ren Pharmaceuticals closed a Series A financing in November 2006 with Sanderling Ventures, Venrock Associates and Amgen Ventures as investors. The company's R&D is currently located in South San Francisco, California.

Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America provides pharmaceutical research and biotechnology services. It represents the country’s biopharmaceutical research companies, which are devoted to discovering and developing medicines that enable patients to live longer, healthier, and more productive lives. The company was founded in 1958 and is headquartered Washington, DC.

AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company, which engages in the manufacture, development, and commercialization of a therapeutic iron compound to treat iron deficiency anemia. Its products include Makena and Feraheme. It focuses on the development and commercialization of Feraheme injection for intravenous use to treat iron deficiency anemia. It also manufactures, develops, and commercializes products derived from its proprietary technology for use in treating human diseases. The company was founded on November 9, 1981 and is headquartered in Waltham, MA.