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Inhibitex, Inc. operates as an clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company. The firm develops differentiated anti-infective products to prevent or treat serious infections. Its research and development efforts are currently focused on oral, small molecule compounds to treat viral infections, and in particular, chronic infections caused by HCV and herpes zoster. The company was founded by Joseph M. Patti in May 1994 and is headquartered in Alpharetta, GA.

Encore Medical LP develops, manufactures, and distributes orthopedic surgery products. It supplies its products to orthopedic surgeons, physicians, physical and occupational therapists, and other health care professionals. The company was founded in April 1992 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

IDEV Technologies, Inc. develops medical devices for endovascular uses. Its products include interventional cardiology, interventional radiology and vascular surgery. The company was founded by Sheldon J. Jeffery in 1999 and is headquartered in Webster, TX.

Asuragen, Inc. develops molecular diagnostic products. Its products include AmplideX and QuantideX. It uses genomics to drive patient management through clinical testing solutions. The company was founded in March 2006 by Matthew M. Winkler and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

Ortho Kinematics, Inc. operates a diagnostic company focused on spinal activities. It offers services such as identifying the anatomic cause of pain and diagnoses possible leads and treatments. The company was founded by Adam Deitz in 2006 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

Burril LLC (Burrill) is a private equity/venture capital firm founded in 1994 by G. Steven. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Chattanooga is the world's largest manufacturer of rehabilitation equipment for treating skeletal, muscular, neurological and soft tissue disorders. Renowned for engineering excellence, their products contribute to better treatment outcomes in hospitals, clinics and home settings worldwide. They lead the industry by example, innovating continuously, providing real-world solutions for clinicians and their patients. Chattanooga, A DJO Company, was founded in 1947 and with facilities in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Belgium and Australia

PTV Sciences LP (PTV Healthcare Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2003 by Matthew S. Crawford and Evan S. Melrose. The firm is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

National Institutes Of Health conducts & supports peer-reviewed medical research and science. The firm's scientists & researchers investigate on different ways to prevent diseases as well as the causes, treatments and cures for common and rare diseases. The company was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in Bethesda, MD.

American College of Healthcare Executives operates as a professional society of healthcare executives. The company was founded in 1933 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

The National Association of Corporate Directors is a non-profit organization that provides essential resources to help directors strengthen board leadership. The American company was founded by Maryann Bruce and the CEO is Peter R. Gleason.

United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, Inc. raises and distributes funds for nonprofit organizations. It is a charitable organization, working with local service providers and agencies to deliver programs and services that center on the building blocks of a good life: Education, Income and Health. The firm also provides volunteer opportunities for people to help their neighbors, giving everyone tools to become informed advocates for addressing the pressing issues in North Texas. The company was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Texas Lyceum promotes education for directors by identifying and exploring the interrelationships of major issues. The non-profit company is based in Dallas, TX.

The Texas Business Hall of Fame Foundation engages in recognizing the accomplishments and contributions of Texas business leaders, to perpetuate and inspire the values of entrepreneurial spirit. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Verity Health System of California, Inc. is a non-profit organization, which engages in the ownership and operation of hospitals. It offers patient care services including behavioral health, bioethics program, children's counseling center, emergency and trauma services, health and workplace safety, heart care, imaging services, industrial and occupational medicine, intensive care unit (ICU), and maternity care. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in El Segundo, CA.

Navigating Cancer, Inc. develops patient relationship management software for cancer care. It offers care management, population health, patient portal and other consulting services. The firm’s products combine clinical workflows, oncology content, and data insights to personalized patient care for cancer patients inside and outside of the clinic. The company was founded by Gena P. Cook, Michael Graff, Eva Ho and Paul Zeltzer in 2008 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Bioventus LLC is a holding company, which manufactures medical equipment. It develops bone healing devices and distributes osteoarthritis injection therapies. Its products include ultrasound bone healing device, joint therapies, and osteoarthritis injection therapies. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

Avanzar Medical, Inc. operates an oncology clinic. The private company is based in Dallas, TX.

Spindletop Capital Management LLC (Spindletop Capital) is a private equity/venture capital firm founded in 2011. The firm is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

Sanova Dermatology Management, Inc. provides skin care services. The company was founded by Adam J. Mamelak in 2011 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.