Philip W. Faris

Part of DURECT Corp., Southern BioSystems, Inc. is a company that manufactures and develops biodegradable polymer and non-polymer drug delivery systems. The company is based in Birmingham, AL. The company was founded by Alan H. Dean. Southern BioSystems was acquired by DURECT Corp. on April 30, 2001 for $13.64 million.

Greer Capital Advisors LLC (GCA) is a private equity/venture capital firm founded in 2002 by Lawrence W. Greer. The firm is headquartered in Mountain Brook, Alabama.

DiscoveryBioMed, Inc. provides human cell-based drug discovery services. It provides pilot screening and high-throughput screening services for therapeutic-related bioassays, custom immortalized cell lines and therapeutics discovery for certain failure-to-secrete diseases in humans. The company was founded by Erik M. Schwiebert in October 2007 and is headquartered in Birmingham, AL.

Texas Research & Technology Foundation engages in the operation of economic development in the biosciences and technology. It funds and develops innovative ventures and own and operate the Texas Research Park. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in San Antonio, TX.

TechBirmingham is an organization that serves as the voice of technology for the region. The company is based in Birmingham, AL. The company provides directories and aim to provide resources, support, and professional networking in a safe and affirming environment for LGBTQ members of central Alabama's tech community through their Tech Equals® initiative. The organization also spearheads larger community efforts around the issues that most impact the tech industry. The company was founded by James Wesley Childs. The CEO is Deon Gordon.

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is a donor-supported non-profit organization which focuses in the search for a cure for cystic fibrosis. The foundation funds cystic fibrosis research. It also supports and accredits a national care center network recognized by the National Institutes f Health as a model of care for a chronic disease. The company was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in Bethesda, MD.

United Way of San Antonio & Bexar County operates as a non-profit organization which helps children, families and individuals. It offers basic needs and helps change lives through strong, well-managed programs. The company was founded in 1940 and is headquartered in San Antonio, TX.

The Association of Independent Research Institutes operates biomedical and behavioral research institutes. The private company is based in Washington.

StemBioSys, Inc. develops stem cell technologies. The firm develops technology on the isolation and expansion of specialized adult stem cells for clinical use. Its technology is called XC-marrowECM, which is a patented extracellular matrix laid down by human bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells. The company was founded by Xiao-Dong Chen and Steven A. Davis in 2010 and is headquartered in San Antonio, TX.

American Academy of Dermatology is the largest and most influential dermatology group in the United States. The private company is based in the United States and has subsidiaries in various locations. The American company provides resources on membership, education, practice management, publications, and clinical care for dermatologists. The company also offers information for patients and the public on skin, hair, and nail conditions. Elizabeth Usher has been the CEO of the company since 2019.

American Society for Dermatologic Surgery operates as an organization which represents dermatologic surgeons who have training and experience to treat the health, function and beauty of skin throughout every stage of life. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Rolling Meadows, IL.

Soluble Therapeutics, Inc. engages in the design and development of formulations using HSC technology. Its services include initial, discovery, and formulation screening services. The company was founded by W. William Wilson and Lawrence J. DeLucas in 2008 and is headquartered in Birmingham, AL.

Aetos Technologies, Inc. is a technology development company. The firm offers funding and management services to commercialize and market technologies developed at research institutions. The company services include evaluation, product, process development, business management, and financing. Aetos Technologies was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Auburn, AL.

Dunn Investment Co., Inc. is a private company that specializes in asphalt and aggregates. Dunn Construction has five plants located in the greater Birmingham and surrounding areas, offering a wide variety of asphalt products suited for any need or application. The company is based in Birmingham, AL and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company has a vertically integrated approach to asphalt production and paving, as well as their own aggregate operation. The company has five paving crews, one milling crew, and three base crews, which allows them to carry out jobs of any size. The company also prioritizes community service and giving back to their community.

PNP Therapeutics, Inc. operates as a biopharmaceutical company which develops a platform technology and proprietary products for the treatment of cancer. It offers E. coli purine nucleoside phosphorylase that work with nucleoside prodrugs generating active metabolites with anti-tumor activity. The company was founded by William B. Parker and Eric J. Sorscher and is headquartered in Birmingham, AL.

CytoViva, Inc. provides optical microscopy-imaging systems. Its products include hyperspectral micropscopy, enhanced darkfield micropscopy and three dimensional enhanced darkfield microscopy. The company was founded by Samuel M. Lawrence and John O. Lawrence in 2005 and is headquartered in Auburn, AL.

Amytrx Therapeutics, Inc. developed biological medicines. The company was headquartered in Nashville, TN.

Aeon Bioscience, Inc. develops drug-eluting polymers and stents that overcome concerns of late stent thrombosis. It addresses the medical challenges for cardiac patients. The company was founded by Christopher E. Banas and Paul Castella on January 29, 2007 and is headquartered in Birmingham, AL.

ViroXis Corp. develops and commercializes bio-pharmaceuticals derived from sandalwood oils for viral diseases. The company was founded in 2006 by Ian William David Clements and Paul Castella and is headquartered in San Antonio, TX.

BiO2 Medical, Inc. engages in the design, development, and manufacturing of clinical products. The company was founded by Luis F. Angel, Christopher E. Banas, and Paul Castella in December 2006 and is headquartered in Golden, CO.

Southern Research Institute is a scientific research organization. It focuses on research in drug discovery, drug development, energy and environment, and engineering. The firm serves pharmaceutical, biotechnology, defense, aerospace, environmental, and energy industries The company was founded in 1941 and is headquartered in Birmingham, AL.

BioDtech, Inc. enagages in the development and marketing of products for the detection, neutralization, and removal of endotoxin. It serves the bioresearch and bioprocess markets. The company was founded by Ira Weiss and Michael G. Pepe in September 2003 and is headquartered in Birmingham, AL.

Incyte Venture Partners LLC (Incyte Venture Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 2009. The firm is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas.

CytoBioscience, Inc. manufactures medical devices. It creates and manufactures devices that represent a convergence of bioscience, nano science, microchip development, algorithms and engineering. The firm offers CRO services. The company is headquartered in San Antonio, TX.