Benjamin Yerxa
Director/Board Member at CLEARSIDE BIOMEDICAL, INC.
Net worth: 22 626 $ as of 2024-04-29
Network origin in Benjamin Yerxa first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
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The North Carolina Biotechnology Center
 The North Carolina Biotechnology Center Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services The North Carolina Biotechnology Center provides research and education grants. Its services include financing, technology assessment, business planning, and marketing strategies implementation. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Research Triangle Park, NC.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Internet Software/Services | 43 |
Inspire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 Inspire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Inspire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. operated as a biopharmaceutical company. It discovered and developed pharmaceutical products to treat diseases that results from deficiencies in the body's natural mechanisms of mucosal hydration. The company was founded by Kendall Harden, Richard C. Boucher, Andre L. Lamotte, H. Jefferson Leighton and Terrance G. McGuire and was headquartered in Whitehouse Station, NJ.
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| Extinct | Pharmaceuticals: Major | 24 |
| Public Company | Pharmaceuticals: Major | 16 | |
SparingVision SAS
 SparingVision SAS BiotechnologyHealth Technology SparingVision SAS develops therapeutic approach for treatment of blinding inherited retinal diseases such as retinitis pigmentosa. The company was founded by Jose Alain Sahel, Thierry Leveillard and Florence Allouche Ghrenassia and is headquartered in Paris, France.
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| Holding Company | Biotechnology | 11 |
Retinal Degeneration Fund
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| Subsidiary | 9 | |
Vedere Bio II, Inc.
 Vedere Bio II, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Vedere Bio II, Inc. develops ocular gene therapy. The company is based in Cambridge, MA. The company was founded by Cyrus D. Mozayeni. Cyrus D. Mozayeni has been the CEO since incorporation.
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| Private Company | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 8 |
Opus Genetics, Inc.
 Opus Genetics, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Opus Genetics, Inc. is a gene therapy company that focuses on treating inherited retinal diseases. The company is based in Raleigh, NC, and leverages knowledge of the best science and the expertise of pioneers in ocular gene therapy to transparently drive transformative treatments to patients. The company has a unique model and purpose, and is backed by Foundation Fighting Blindness's venture arm, the RD Fund. Opus Genetics has wholly owned programs in numerous orphan retinal diseases, and its AAV-based gene therapy portfolio tackles some of the most neglected forms of inherited blindness while creating novel orphan manufacturing scale and efficiencies. The company was founded in 2021 by Benjamin R. Yerxa, Peter L. Ginsberg, Jason D. Menzo, Jean Bennett, Russell Kelley, Jean Bennett. Benjamin R. Yerxa has been the CEO since 2021.
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| Holding Company | Biotechnology | 7 |
Envisia Therapeutics, Inc.
 Envisia Therapeutics, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Envisia Therapeutics, Inc. develops novel ocular therapies. It provides glaucoma drug therapies that include PRINT particle therapeutics to overcome biologic and chemical. The company was founded by 2013 is headquartered in Morrisville, NC.
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| Holding Company | Biotechnology | 6 |
Nacuity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 Nacuity Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Nacuity Pharmaceuticals, Inc. develops and markets pharmaceutical products. The company is headquartered in Fort Worth, TX.
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| Holding Company | Pharmaceuticals: Major | 6 |
The Foundation Fighting Blindness, Inc.
 The Foundation Fighting Blindness, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Foundation Fighting Blindness, Inc. provides preventions, treatments and cures for people affected by retinitis pigmentosa, macular degeneration and usher syndrome. The firm also provides provide information on retinal degenerative diseases to all who request it, in order to increase knowledge and awareness of these diseases. It has locations in Columbia, Denver, Libertyville, New York, Plano, Raleigh and Santa Monica. The company was founded on September 16, 1971 and is headquartered in Columbia, MD.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 6 |
RainBio, Inc.
 RainBio, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Part of CalciMedica, Inc., RainBio, Inc. is a gene therapy company based in Raleigh, NC. RainBio, Inc. focuses on developing novel, sight-saving treatments for blinding corneal diseases. RainBio's lead program, RBIO-1, targets corneal blindness in mucopolysaccharidosis I (MPS I), a rare genetic disorder in children. Gary Jay Sternberg has been the CEO of the company since October 12, 2021. RainBio was acquired by Graybug Vision, Inc. on May 10, 2022.
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| Subsidiary | Biotechnology | 4 |
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Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Benjamin Yerxa via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALLERGAN, INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Corporate Officer/Principal Director of Finance/CFO Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Bausch & Lomb, Inc.
 Bausch & Lomb, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Bausch & Lomb, Inc. develops, manufactures, and markets eye health products. It offers over-the-counter supplements, eye care products, ophthalmic pharmaceuticals, contact lenses, lens care, ophthalmic surgical devices, and instruments. The company was founded by John Jacob Bausch and Henry Lomb in 1853 and is headquartered in Rochester, NY. | Medical Specialties | Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Executive Officer | |
| BIOCRYST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. | Biotechnology | Director of Finance/CFO Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member | |
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
 Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc. operates as a biopharmaceutical company that develops pharmaceutical products. Its products include Aptiom (eslicarbazepine acetate) tablets, Latuda (lurasidone HCl) tablets, Lunesta (eszopiclone) tablets, Xopenex (levalbuterol HCl) Inhalation Solution, Xopenex HFA (levalbuterol tartrate) Inhalation Aerosol, Brovana (arformoterol tartrate) Inhalation Solution, Omnaris (ciclesonide) Nasal Spray, Alvesco (ciclesonide) Inhalation Aerosol, and Zetonna (ciclesonide) Nasal Aerosol. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Marlborough, MA. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | General Counsel Chief Executive Officer | |
| NEUROLOGIX, INC. | Internet Software/Services | President Chief Executive Officer | |
KOS Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 KOS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology KOS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. operates as pharmaceutical company that developed and commercialized proprietary prescription products for the treatment of chronic cardiovascular, metabolic and respiratory diseases. The company is founded by Daniel M. Bell and Michael Jaharis in 1988 and is headquartered in Cranbury, NJ. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | General Counsel Chief Executive Officer | |
| POZEN INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | President Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
| CYTOKINETICS, INCORPORATED | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | |
| PHASEBIO PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Founder | |
Biotechnology Innovation Organization
 Biotechnology Innovation Organization Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Biotechnology Innovation Organization is the world's biotechnology organization, providing advocacy, business development and communications services for more than 1,200 members worldwide. BIO members are involved in the research and development of innovative healthcare, agricultural, industrial and environmental biotechnology technologies. Corporate members range from entrepreneurial companies developing a first product to Fortune 100 multinationals. also represent state and regional biotech associations, service providers to the industry and academic centers. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Advanced Animal Diagnostics, Inc.
 Advanced Animal Diagnostics, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Advanced Animal Diagnostics, Inc. develops integrated systems and solutions for the detection of animal diseases. The firm engages in the researching, developing and commercializing on-farm diagnostic tests, such as QScout MLD for early detection of subclinical mastitis in dairy cows. It also provides solutions for the diagnosis and treatment of veterinary health problems including mastitis and other animal diseases. The company was founded by Rodolfo Rodriguez and Victor M. Minton in July 2001 and is headquartered in Durham, NC. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | General Counsel Chief Executive Officer | |
| KALA BIO, INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Brown University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| GSK PLC | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Sales & Marketing Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Duke University
 Duke University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC. | College/University | Director/Board Member Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
Harvard University
 Harvard University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree Doctorate Degree Doctorate Degree | |
Alcon Laboratories, Inc.
 Alcon Laboratories, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Alcon Laboratories, Inc. develops and manufactures ophthalmic pharmaceutical products. The firm offers over-the-counter eye care products, medical devices, equipment, ophthalmic drugs, surgical instruments, needles, and sutures for microsurgery and disposable drapes. The company was founded by Robert Alexander and William Conner in 1945 and is headquartered in Fort Worth, TX. | Medical Specialties | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer Corporate Officer/Principal Director of Finance/CFO | |
| BLUEBIRD BIO, INC. | Biotechnology | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan LLP
 Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan LLP provides legal services. The private company is based in Raleigh, NC. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Pappas Capital LLC
 Pappas Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Pappas Capital LLC (Pappas Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 1994 by Art M. Pappas. The firm is headquartered in Durham, North Carolina. | Investment Managers | Investment Committee Member Private Equity Investor | |
| OCERA THERAPEUTICS INC | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member Chairman Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| North Carolina State University | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Princeton University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of California, Berkeley | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Doctorate Degree Doctorate Degree | |
| University of Connecticut | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| University of Louisville | College/University | Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| EMERGENT BIOSOLUTIONS INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America
 Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America provides pharmaceutical research and biotechnology services. It represents the country’s biopharmaceutical research companies, which are devoted to discovering and developing medicines that enable patients to live longer, healthier, and more productive lives. The company was founded in 1958 and is headquartered Washington, DC. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | President Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Hatteras Venture Partners
 Hatteras Venture Partners Investment ManagersFinance Hatteras Venture Partners (Hatteras Venture) is venture capital firm founded in 2000 by Clay B. Thorp and John Crumpler. The firm is headquartered in Durham, North Carolina. | Investment Managers | Consultant / Advisor Private Equity Investor Consultant / Advisor Founder | |
Council for Entrepreneurial Development
 Council for Entrepreneurial Development Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Council for Entrepreneurial Development provides an interactive forum for entrepreneurs, investors, service professionals, academicians, researchers and public policy makers. Its services and programs include connections to capital, venture mentoring, and signature conferences empower member companies to go further. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Durham, NC. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
NC Life Sciences Organization
 NC Life Sciences Organization Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services North Carolina Biosciences Organization is non-profit organization, which focuses on legislative monitoring and lobbying activities at the state and federal level. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Durham, NC. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chairman Director/Board Member Chairman | |
| IVERIC BIO, INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Generic | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
First Flight Venture Center, Inc.
 First Flight Venture Center, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services First Flight Venture Center operates as a non-profit organization that provides business support services to start-up and early stage companies. It offers programs for technology companies that help them in fields such as concept testing, prototyping, research, business strategies, and product development. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Durham, NC. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| The University of Alabama at Birmingham | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| ADOCIA | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Tranzyme Pharma, Inc. (Canada) | Director/Board Member Chairman | ||
| BAUSCH HEALTH COMPANIES INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Other | Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Research Triangle Park | Founder Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
Ocuterra Therapeutics, Inc.
 Ocuterra Therapeutics, Inc. Drugstore ChainsRetail Trade Ocuterra Therapeutics, Inc. manufactures drug products. The company is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Drugstore Chains | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| The University of North Carolina at Charlotte | College/University | Graduate Degree Director/Board Member Graduate Degree Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree | |
| The University of Chicago Booth School of Business | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| G1 THERAPEUTICS, INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Chairman Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
| GENSIGHT BIOLOGICS S.A. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Founder Founder | |
| The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
| Perelman School of Medicine | College/University | Doctorate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Kellogg School of Management | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| OLD API WIND-DOWN LTD. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | President Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
Lipidio Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 Lipidio Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Lipidio Pharmaceuticals, Inc. develops and manufactures medicines. It focuses on developing drugs to treat diseases associated with excess body fat and its lead program, GDD3898, is being investigated for the treatment of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and Prader Willi syndrome (PWS), an orphan disease, and anti-psychotic drug induced weight gain (AIWG). The company was founded by Jay Edward Birnbaum and is headquartered San Diego, CA. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member |
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International
| United States | 44 |
| France | 3 |
| Canada | 3 |
| United Kingdom | 2 |
| Switzerland | 2 |
Sectoral
| Health Technology | 23 |
| Consumer Services | 16 |
| Commercial Services | 7 |
| Finance | 3 |
| Technology Services | 2 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 503 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 181 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 101 |
| President | 91 |
| Chairman | 90 |
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| William Hawkins | 49 |
| Adrienne Graves | 38 |
| Kevin Bitterman | 36 |
| Mark Blumenkranz | 36 |
| Jim Datin | 34 |
| Brad Wilson | 29 |
| Santo Costa | 28 |
| Joseph Papa | 28 |
| George Abercrombie | 26 |
| Christy Shaffer | 26 |
| William Humphries | 25 |
| Stéphane Boissel | 24 |
| David Drutz | 24 |
| Robert Ruffolo | 24 |
| Sheila Mikhail | 22 |
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