Thomas R. Beck

Promentis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. engages in the develop of novel compounds for the treatment of schizophrenia and other central nervous system disorders. The firm's drug development efforts are focused on the neurotransmitter glutamate and its critical role in the pathophysiology of schizophrenia and other disesses. It discovers, develops and markets new drugs for the treatment of important human diseases, focusing initially on developing a new antipsychotic drug to treat schizophrenia. The company was founded by David A. Baker and John Mantsch in 2007 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, WI.

Topaz Pharmaceuticals, Inc. operates as a pharmaceutical company which focuses on developing and commercializing treatments for the pediatric and dermatology markets. Its lead investigational product is a topical cream formulation of ivermectin which is under development. The firm provides medicines for the treatment of head lice, acne and infections, as well as vaccines against childhood diseases. The company was founded by Donald P. Beeman and Nicholas U. Spring in 2005 and is headquartered in Horsham, PA.

NeuroTherapeutics Pharma, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies for diseases associated with central nervous system hyper-excitability. It is developing compounds that decrease or eliminate aberrant excitatory discharges by working through a new mechanism of action. The firm's proprietary molecules target a novel molecular site that will create a pipeline of potential new treatments for multiple CNS disorders. The company's lead compound, NTP-2014, has exhibited excellent efficacy results in multiple preclinical models of epilepsy, acute and neuropathic pain. NeuroTherapeutics Pharma was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Vicept Therapeutics Inc. develops dermatologic therapeutic products. The firm develops topical agents for the treatment and prevention of a number of medical and cosmetic indications including bruising of the skin. The company was founded on July 1, 2009 by Neal Walker, Stewart D. Shanler, and Christopher V. Powala and is headquartered in Malvern, PA.

UCB Pharma, Inc. provides research, development & commercialisation of pharmeceutical and biotechnology products. Its products are Keppra, Xyzal, Atarax, Lortab, Dipentum, and Tussionex. UCB Pharma develops small and large molecule treatments for a variety of diseases and ailemts. The company was founded by Emmanuel Janssen in 1928 and is headquartered in Smyrna, GA.

Part of Takeda Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., CytoMed, Inc. is a company that develops therapeutics for cancer treatment. The company is based in Cambridge, MA. CytoMed was acquired by LeukoSite, Inc., part of Takeda Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. from December 22, 1999 on February 12, 1999 for $19.29 million.