Jason Spector

Kinetic Concepts, Inc. develops advanced wound care solutions and therapies designed to deliver positive outcomes for patients and healthcare professionals. It operates business through two segments: Active Healing Solutions and LifeCell. The Active Healing Solutions segment is focused on the development and commercialization of advanced wound care therapies primarily based on its negative pressure technology platform. The LifeCell segment focuses on the development and commercialization of regenerative and reconstructive acellular tissue matrices for use in reconstructive, cosmetic, orthopedic and urogynecologic surgical procedures to repair soft tissue defects, as well as for reconstructive and cosmetic procedures. It has offices in Africa, Asia Pacific, Australia, Caribbean, Europe, Latin America, Middle East and North America. The company was founded by James R. Leininger in 1976 and is headquartered in San Antonio, TX.

Osteotech, Inc. develops biologic products for orthopedic, spinal, trauma, neurosurgical, and maxillofacial surgeons for use in surgical procedures. It operates in five segments: demineralized bone matrix, hybrid/synthetic, traditional tissue, spinal allograft, and client services. The company processes, markets, and distributes Xenograft bone tissue products, which are used as bone graft substitutes. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Eatontown, NJ.

LifeCell Corp. develops and markets tissue repair products. The firm focuses on reconstructive, urogynecologic and orthopedic surgical procedures. Its products include alloderm, strattice, graft jacket, allocraftdbm and repliform. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Branchburg, NJ.

Part of Medtronic Plc, InnerDyne, Inc. is a company that develops and manufactures minimally invasive surgical access products. The company is based in Sunnyvale, CA. InnerDyne was acquired by Tyco International Ltd. on December 01, 2000 for $173.80 million.

DSM Biomedical, Inc. manufactures and designs medical device materials. The firm's products include bioceramics, polyurethanes, device development, hydrophilic coating solutions, polyethylenes, collagen, and extracellular matrix and drug delivery materials. The company was founded by Kenneth R. Kensey and John E. Nash in 1984 and is headquartered in Exton, PA.

CyberHeart, Inc. engages in the development of stereotactic radiosurgery for cardiovascular conditions. It also offers CyberHeart System a proprietary technology and medical software that enables the use of the same hardware to non-invasively treat cardiac arrhythmias. The company was founded by Thomas J. Fogarty and Roderick A. Young and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA.

Hotspur Technologies, Inc. manufactures medical devices and supplies for the dialysis treatment. The company was founded by James Howard Dreher, Jeffrey A. Krolik and Fred Khosravi in 2008 and is headquartered in Wayne, PA.

Molecular Detection, Inc. develops and commercializes molecular diagnostic tests to detect infectious diseases. It offers Detect-Ready methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) panel that allows for the detection of MRSA. The company was founded by Aryeh L. Gassel in 2007 and is headquartered in Wayne, PA.

Organovo, Inc. develops and supplies pharmaceutical products. It focuses on delivering human tissue printing technology and creating tissue on demand for research and surgical applications. The firm helps physicians and researchers fulfill the promise of regenerative medicine by overcoming problems in cardiovascular medicine, medical research and transplant medicine. The company was founded by Eric Michael David, Andras Forgacs, Gabor Forgacs and Keith Murphy in 2007 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Cerephex Corp. develops and provides therapies and diagnostic technologies for chronic centralized pain. It offers NeuroPoint, a point-of-care medical device that is built upon patented reduced impedance noninvasive cortical electrostimulation signal technology platform developed to unable use by physician-supervised staff in existing clinical outpatient offices. The company was founded by Jeffrey Hargrove and Robert M. Ford on September 26, 2012 and is headquartered in Los Altos, CA.

The University of Melbourne, founded in 1853, is a world-renowned institution located in Parkville, Australia. The university is a leader in education, teaching, and research, offering a wide range of coursework and research programs.

3M Health Care, Inc. manufactures and distributes medical and surgical products. Its products include tapes, dressings, surgical drapes, pharmaceuticals, dental products, orthodontic products, personal care products, and monitoring equipment. It markets its products under Nexcare, Post-it, Scotch, Scotch-Brite, and Scotchgard brand names. The company was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in St. Paul, MN

Part of Johnson Controls International Plc, InnerDyne Medical, Inc. is a company that produces proprietary medical devices. The company is based in Sunnyvale, CA. InnerDyne Medical was acquired by CardioPulmonics, Inc. on January 26, 1994.

Monash University operates as a public research university. It specializes in higher education, global engagement, postgraduate courses, undergraduate study, and PhD research. The company was founded on March 1961 and is headquartered in Clayton, Australia.

NeuColl, Inc. manufactures medical devices. The firm specializes in the development and commercialization of collagen-based products for musculoskeletal repair. The company is headquartered in North Bend, WA.

Cardeon Corp. develops devices based on the principle of hypothermia to protect the brain against damage during or after cardiovascular and other surgical procedures. The company's technology also segments the brain circulation from the corporeal circulation to keep the brain free of emboli. The company is located in Cupertino, CA.

Aspire Medical is a privately held, venture capital financed medical device company developing minimally invasive surgical treatments for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The procedure is conducted by ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialists, who are also known as otolaryngologists. The company was founded in 2004.

USGI Medical, Inc. develops technologies and tools to surgeons and gastroenterologists. It offers surgeons and gastroenterologists the tools they need to offer millions of potential patients a less invasive surgical option. The company was founded by Vahid C. Saadat and Eugene G. Chen in 2001 and is headquartered in San Clemente, CA.

The American Association for the Advancement of Science provides science related journal, program, and education services. The firm also promotes the responsible use of science in public policy. The company was founded in 1848 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

SinuSys Corp. develops medical device therapies to improve the sinus health of patients with chronic sinusitis. Its products include Vent-OS sinus dilation system, Restora steroid-eluting spacer, and SinuSys product pipeline. The company was founded by Jerome Hester and Thomas A. Schreck in 2010 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA.

City Hill Ventures LLC (City Hill Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2010 by Jonathan Lim. The firm is headquartered in San Diego, California.

Modern Meadow, Inc. design and produces biologically advanced materials. The firm produces Zoa, a branded materials platform constructed from biologically produced collagen protein. The company was founded by Francoise Marga, Karoly Jakab, and Gabor Forgacs in 2011 and is headquartered in Nutley, NJ.

Cell Care Therapeutics, Inc. develops stem cell derived biopharmaceuticals to treat inflammatory and degenerative ophthalmic diseases. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Monrovia, CA.

ECM Technologies LLC designs collagen for biomedical needs by utilizing bacterial-derived proteins as a platform. The firm''s collagens have ability to interact with cells in a manner that directs proper cell response by identifying specific cues in naturally occurring collagen that direct cellular behavior and inserting it through genetic modification into the designer collagen. The company was founded by Magnus Hook and Brooke Russell and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Arrinex, Inc. operates as a funded medical device company. It develops medical procedure that is used in patients with refractory chronic rhinitis. The firm develops disruptive cryotherapy technology for treating chronic nasal allergy symptoms: congestion and drainage. The company was founded by Vahid Saadat and Mojgan Saadat and is headquartered in Redwood City, CA.

ECM Biosurgery, Inc. develops a proprietary technology platform for bio surgery products. The private company is based in Houston, TX. The CEO of the company is David J. McQuillan.