Mark S. Kleven

Neurolixis, Inc. is an early-stage biopharmaceutical company that focuses on discovering and developing novel drugs for the treatment of central nervous system disorders such as Parkinson's disease, Rett syndrome, depression, and pain. Neurolixis is based in Dana Point, CA. The private company is developing a platform of early-stage drug candidates that target serious CNS diseases with unmet medical needs and a sizable market opportunity. The company's compounds are based on the concept of serotonin 5-HT1A receptor "biased agonism," which enables drugs to more precisely target specific brain regions controlling CNS disorders. The company was founded by Mark A. Varney and Adrian Newman-Tancredi, and Adrian Newman-Tancredi has been the CEO since incorporation.

Physicians Formula Holdings, Inc. engages in the development, marketing, and sale of cosmetic and skin care products. The company was founded in 1937 and is headquartered in Azusa, CA.

Ceptaris Therapeutics, Inc. develops mechlorethamine gels. The firm develops a gel formulation of mechlorethamine hydrochloride for the treatment of early stage (stages I-IIA) mycosis fungoides, a type of Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Malvern, PA.