Sheryl McCalman

Minimally Invasive Devices, Inc. develops laparoscopic visualization tools and systems. It offers FloShield Air, a vortex barrier technology that provides a continuous flow of dry carbon dioxide gas over the tip of the scope, instantly defogging it while continuously shielding it from condensation, debris, and smoke. It also offers FloShield Plus, an intra-operative flush that can be used to clean a scope if it gets dirty during surgery. The company was founded by Wayne L. Poll and Jodi Wolfe in 2006 and is headquartered in Columbus, OH.

Nuvaira, Inc. develops medical devices for treating lung diseases. It works on a novel catheter-based system that has the potential to improve lung function, exercise capacity and quality of life for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The company was founded by Steven Dimmer and Martin L. Mayse in 2008 and is headquartered in Plymouth, MN.

Gynesonics, Inc. provides medical devices for women's health. It offers VizAblate System for the transcervical treatment of symptomatic uterine fibroids under intrauterine ultrasound guidance. The company was founded by Jessica grossman in 2005 and is headquartered in Redwood City, CA.

Corvia Medical, Inc. develops medical devices for the treatment of heart failure. It also offers transcatheter treatment of heart failure with preserved or mildly reduced ejection fraction. The company was founded by David S. Celermajer and is headquartered in Tewksbury, MA.

CartiHeal Ltd. operates as a medical device company which develops implants for the regeneration of cartilage and bone disorders. Its product includes Agili-C implant which promote regeneration of true hyaline cartilage and its subchondral bone without the use of cells, growth factors, or other exogenous agents. The company was founded by Nir Altschuler in 2009 and is headquartered in Kfar Saba, Israel.

ValCare Medical, Inc. engages in the designing, developing and commercializing devices and accessories for minimally invasive treatment of heart valve diseases. The firm develops a unique transcatheter device, which will provide the capability to implant the mitral annuloplasty device interventionally without surgery. The company was founded by Samuel M. Shaolian in 2012 and is headquartered in Herzlyia Pituach, Israel.

Pi-Cardia Ltd. develops catheter for the treatment of aortic stenosis. Its technology is based on delivering mechanical impact for creating fractures in valve calcifications, without injuring the surrounding soft tissue. The company was founded by Eyal Kolka and Erez Golan in 2009 and is headquartered in Rehovot, Israel.

EndoSpan Ltd. develops novel endovascular system for endovascular aortic aneurysm repair. The firm is opening up options for repairing aneurysms and dissections in patients with anatomy previously unsuitable for endovascular therapy. The company was founded by Rafi Benary and Alon Shalev in 2009 and is headquartered in Herzlia, Israel.

EndoChoice, Inc. operates as a medtech company which focuses on the manufacturing and commercialization of platform technologies including endoscopic imaging systems, devices, and infection control products and pathology services. Its imaging systems include fuse endoscopy system, fuse accesories, carts, cart options, monitors, monitor cart mounts, monito wall mounts, scope services, and suction pumps and supplies. Its devices include band ligators, biopsy forceps, bipolar probes, bite blocks, cytology brushes, electrosurgical supplies, metal stents, needles, retrieval devices, and snares. The company was founded by Mark G. Gilreath and William Parks in 2007 and is headquartered in Alpharetta, GA.

Digma Medical Ltd. develops a device-based, one-time, non-invasive procedure, that restores the body’s natural ability to control glucose, which may provide long term remission from Type-2 Diabetes. The company was founded by Tamir Wolf and Irit Yaniv in 2013 and is headquartered in Petah Tikva, Israel.

Philips Medical Systems MR, Inc. develops and manufactures magnetic devices. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Albany, NY.

EndoChoice Innovation Center Ltd. develops diagnostic devices for the gastrointestinal system. The firm creates technology that optimizes technique, enhances diagnostics, and reduces procedure time. The company was founded by Avi Levy and Yaniv Kirma and is headquartered in Caesarea, Israel.

Eximo Medical Ltd. develops hybrid catheter technology for medical applications. Its technology is used for superior tissue resection invascular and gastrointestinal endoluminal applications. The firm's clinical applications include lead extraction, peripheral artery disease and gastrointestinal. The company was founded by Ilan Ben Oren and Yossi Muncher in July 2012 and is headquartered in Rehovot, Israel.

SoniVie Ltd. engages in the development of a system for the treatment of pulmonary hypertension. Its products include Therapeutic Intra-Vascular Ultrasound (TIVUS) system, an intravascular, catheter-based technology that can cause denervation of nerves surrounding blood vessels and other structures like the bronchus. The company was founded by Moshe Arkin in 2014 and is headquartered in Rosh Haayin, Israel.

U Geiger Investments Management Ltd. provides investment management services. The private company is based in Herzliya, Israel.

Keystone Dental, Inc. engages in the provision of oral healthcare company. It delivers advanced, easy-to-use implants, biomaterials and planning software for dental professionals. The company was founded on March 2006 and is headquartered in Burlington, MA.

Click Therapeutics, Inc. develops and commercializes software as prescription medical treatments for people with unmet medical needs. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

N.L.T Spine Ltd. develops spine surgery instrumentation and implants for treating degenerative spinal conditions. Its products include PROW FUSION and eSPIN System. The company was founded in 2006 by Didier Toubia and Tzony Siegal and is headquartered in Kfar Saba, Israel.

Elira, Inc. develops a system to suppress appetite and assist diet adherence. The company was founded by John Faul in 2015 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

Morton Grove Pharmaceuticals, Inc. develops, manufactures, and markets liquid pharmaceuticals. Its products include Benadryl, corticosteroid prednisolone, and fluoxetine. The firm distributes its products through wholesalers, chain drug stores, and retailers. The company was founded by Brian Tambi in 1995 and is headquartered in Morton Grove, IL.

Part of Charles River Laboratories International, Inc., PharmaResearch Corp is a company that provides pharmaceutical development and research services. The company is based in Wilmington, NC. The company was founded by James Douglas Esinhart. PharmaResearch was acquired by Inveresk Research Group, Inc., part of Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. from October 20, 2004 on July 29, 2003 for $37.10 million.

CellCarta Biosciences, Inc. develops proteomics and immune monitoring services. The firm offers integrated platforms in proteomics and immune monitoring services to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry. Its services include biomarker discovery, cell engine software, cellular enumeration, clinical laboratory services, functional profiling, host cell proteins detection, phenotyping characterization and receptor occupancy. The company was founded by Martin LeBlanc in 2000 and is headquartered in Montréal, Canada.

Part of WBC Holdings LP, William Blair & Co provides investment banking and asset management services.

Caprion Proteomics, Inc. provides proteomics and immune monitoring services to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry. It specializes in proteomics, biomarkers, discovery, validation, services, immune monitoring, flow cytometry and elispot areas. The company was founded by Neil Cashman and Martin LeBlanc in 2000 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.

ReShape Weightloss, Inc. operates as a medical device company, which focuses on technology to treat obesity and metabolic diseases. It operates through the following segments: Lap-Band, ReShape Vest and ReShape vBloc. The company was founded in December 2002 and is headquartered in San Clemente, CA.

Jana Care, Inc. develops a mobile diagnostic platform to screen for and monitor chronic diseases. It offers The Aina Device, a self-monitoring device for use by patients at home; and The Aina Station, a point-of-care diagnostic solution for use in clinics and hospitals. The company was founded by Sidhant Jena and Michal Depa in 2011 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Molecular Stethoscope, Inc. provides molecular diagnostics services. It offers novel blood-based early detection and disease monitoring tests to detect liver, coronary artery, inflammatory, neurodegenerative, coronary artery, autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. The company was founded by Stephen D. Phil Quake and Eric J. Topol on September 1, 2015 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.