Joseph S. Takahashi

Hypnion, Inc. discovered and developed neuroscience drugs. It focused on the development of novel therapeutics for the treatment of central nervous system disorders to serve the underserved markets of sleep and wake-alertness disorders and circadian rhythm abnormalities. The company was founded in 2000 and was headquartered in Lexington, MA.

Synchronicity Pharma, Inc. discovers, develops and commercializes novel therapeutics. Its products identify components of the circadian system that can be targeted to treat metabolic and related disorders, such as diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular diseases. The company was founded by Ross S. Bersot, Joseph S. Takahashi, Masashi Yanagisawas and Ron Evans in 2008 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA.