Frank Verwiel

InterMune, Inc. operates as a biotechnology company that researches, develops and commercializes therapies in pulmonology and orphan fibrotic diseases. It focuses on therapies for the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a progressive and fatal lung disease. The firms research programs are focused on the discovery of targeted, small-molecule therapeutics and biomarkers to treat and monitor serious pulmonary and fibrotic diseases. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, CA.

Achillion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, which engages in the development of oral small molecule complement system inhibitors. Its pipeline includes Danicopan and ACH-5228. The company was founded on August 17, 1998 and is headquartered in Blue Bell, PA.

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.

Aptalis Pharma, Inc. develops, manufactures, markets pharmaceutical products for cystic fibrosis and gastroenterology. The company's products include Zenpep, Canasa, Carafate, Pylera, Lacteal, Panzytrat, Delursan, Rectiv and Salofalk.. It provides therapies for unmet medical needs including cystic fibrosis and gastrointestinal disorders. The company formulates and clinically develops enhanced pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical products for itself and others using its proprietary pharmaceutical technology. Aptalis Pharma was founded 1982 and is headquartered in Birmingham, AL.

Aptalis Pharma US, Inc. markets pharmaceutical products and services for the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases and disorders. It offers pancrelipase capsules, ursodiol tablets, porfimer sodium for injections, shake mixes, calorie boosters, clearance devices and multivitamin supplements. The firm also provides products for active ulcerative, liver diseases, pancreatic diseases, cystic fibrosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, HIV/AIDS and cancer. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Wilmington, DE.