Terry M. Nida

VIVUS, Inc. engaged in the development and commercialization of novel therapeutic products. The firm’s products were indicated for the treatment of obese and overweight patients, exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, and erectile dysfunction. Its products include PANCREAZE, Qsymia, and STENDRA/SPEDRA. The company was founded by Virgil A. Place in April 16, 1991 and it was headquartered in Campbell, CA.

Valentis lead drug candidate, Deltavasc, may treat peripheral arterial and ischemic heart disease with a gene that spurs new blood vessels to form (a process known as angiogenesis). In early stages of development are DNA vaccines for HIV, hepatitis C, and other viral infections. Another drug candidate, eNOS, could prevent tissue rejection in transplant recipients. The company licenses its technology -- include the GeneSwitch platform, which can turn off or on gene therapies -- to other drugmakers. These licensees include Genzyme, Pfizer, and GlaxoSmithKline.

Urigen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a specialty pharmaceutical company which focuses on the development and commercialization of innovative products for urology indications. It is specialized in the design and implementation of products for patients with urological ailments, including products for amelioration of bladder pain syndrome and interstitial cystitis. The company was founded in March 1999 and is headquartered in North Brunswick, NJ.