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AltMed LLC is a fully integrated, science-based Florida company bringing compassion, community engagement and pharmaceutical industry precision to the development, production and dispensing of medical cannabis.
Western Biomedical Enterprises is a Placentia, CA-based company in the Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, and Biotech sector.
MannKind Corporation (Nasdaq: MNKD) focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of therapeutic products for patients. In addition, MannKind is applying our novel technologies and services to support partner development efforts.
Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC is a global leader in veterinary pharmaceuticals, dedicated exclusively to the veterinary market. Founded in 1997, the company has a rich history dating back to 1819. Dechra develops, manufactures, and markets high-quality pharmaceutical products and services aimed at improving animal health and welfare. It operates in 24 countries and distributes products in over 50 countries. The company offers a diverse portfolio of prescription-only veterinary medicines for companion animals and horses, focusing on areas such as endocrinology, dermatology, and critical care. Dechra also provides water-soluble antibiotics, poultry vaccines, and specialized diets. Its services division includes laboratories that support veterinary diagnostics. With a strong emphasis on understanding veterinarians needs, Dechra provides training and scientific resources to enhance animal care.
Kezar co-founder Christopher Kirk, Ph.D. began his work on the unique function of the immunoproteasome at Proteolix in 2005, while working on the compound that would become the successful multiple myeloma drug KYPROLIS™ (carfilzomib). As VP of Research at Onyx Pharmaceuticals, which acquired Proteolix in 2009, Christopher led the efforts to develop the first selective inhibitors of the immunoproteasome and designed multiple studies demonstrating their profound immunomodulatory effects. In parallel with this work, Christopher and Kezar co-founder Jack Taunton, Ph.D. collaborated on several research projects involving protein secretion. This collaboration inspired a belief in the strong synergies between protein degradation and protein secretion, two fertile areas for drug discovery with platform potential. In 2014, Christopher and Kezar co-founder John Fowler began developing the business plan for Kezar, acting on a longstanding desire to work together and build a world-class company. In 2015, John and Christopher raised $23M and negotiated a worldwide, exclusive license agreement with Amgen for the Onyx immunoproteasome inhibitor patent estate. Now underway, John and Christopher are excited to leverage their complementary skill sets to build Kezar into a leader in small molecule drug development.