David L. Castaldi
Founder at Adheron Therapeutics, Inc.
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David L.
Castaldi is the founder of Adheron Therapeutics, Inc. (founded in 2006), BioSurface Technology, Inc. (founded in 1987), and Cadent Medical Corp.
(founded in 1996).
He held the title of Director at Adheron Therapeutics, Inc. and Chairman at Cadent Medical Corp.
He also held former positions as Director at Embrex LLC, Director at Serica Technologies, Inc., and President-Worldwide Plasma Fractionation Division at Baxter International, Inc. He was an Independent Director at Nabi Biopharmaceuticals from 2011 to 2012 and a Director at Biolex Therapeutics, Inc. from 2004 to 2011.
Mr. Castaldi received his undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame in 1962 and his MBA from Harvard Business School.
David L. Castaldi active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Adheron Therapeutics, Inc.
 Adheron Therapeutics, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Adheron Therapeutics, Inc. discovers and develops therapeutic drugs. The firm offers Cadherin-11 antagonists for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and fibrotic diseases including pulmonary fibrosis and skin fibrosis. The company was founded by David Lee, Michael B. Brenner, and David L. Castaldi in 2006 and is headquartered in Berkeley, CA. | Founder | 2005-12-31 |
Former positions of David L. Castaldi
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Nabi Biopharmaceuticals
 Nabi Biopharmaceuticals BiotechnologyHealth Technology Nabi Biopharmaceuticals develops and manufactures biopharmaceutical products. It focuses on the development of vaccines addressing unmet medical needs, including gram-positive bacterial infections and nicotine addiction. The Nicotine Addiction area develops NicVAX, which is an innovative and proprietary investigational vaccine for the treatment of nicotine addiction and prevention of smoking relapse based on patented technology. Nabi Biopharmaceuticals was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Rockville, MD. | Director/Board Member | 2012-11-11 |
Biolex Therapeutics, Inc.
 Biolex Therapeutics, Inc. Medical DistributorsDistribution Services Biolex Therapeutics, Inc. developed and produced drugs. The company was founded in 1997 and was headquartered in Pittsboro, NC. | Director/Board Member | 2010-12-31 |
Cadent Medical Corp.
 Cadent Medical Corp. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Cadent Medical Corp. develops medical devices. Its products include impedance compensated biphasic defibrillation, battery optimization, and component miniaturization devices. The firm's properties include patent filings and mini-defibrillation electrodes. The company was founded in 1996 by David L. Castaldi and is headquartered in Bedford, MA | Founder | - |
BioSurface Technology, Inc.
 BioSurface Technology, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Sanofi, BioSurface Technology, Inc. is a commercial biotechnical research company. The company is based in Cambridge, MA. The company was founded by David L. Castaldi, Ben R. Bronstein. BioSurface Technology was acquired by Genzyme Corp., part of Sanofi from April 08, 2011 on December 16, 1994. | Chief Executive Officer | 1993-12-31 |
| BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of David L. Castaldi
| University of Notre Dame | Undergraduate Degree |
| Harvard Business School | Masters Business Admin |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
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| BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC. | Health Technology |
| Private companies | 7 |
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Embrex LLC
 Embrex LLC BiotechnologyHealth Technology Embrex LLC manufactures agricultural and biological products. The company was founded by Harold V. Smith in 1985 and is headquartered in Parsippany, NJ. | Health Technology |
Nabi Biopharmaceuticals
Nabi Biopharmaceuticals BiotechnologyHealth Technology Nabi Biopharmaceuticals develops and manufactures biopharmaceutical products. It focuses on the development of vaccines addressing unmet medical needs, including gram-positive bacterial infections and nicotine addiction. The Nicotine Addiction area develops NicVAX, which is an innovative and proprietary investigational vaccine for the treatment of nicotine addiction and prevention of smoking relapse based on patented technology. Nabi Biopharmaceuticals was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Rockville, MD. | Health Technology |
Biolex Therapeutics, Inc.
Biolex Therapeutics, Inc. Medical DistributorsDistribution Services Biolex Therapeutics, Inc. developed and produced drugs. The company was founded in 1997 and was headquartered in Pittsboro, NC. | Distribution Services |
Adheron Therapeutics, Inc.
Adheron Therapeutics, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Adheron Therapeutics, Inc. discovers and develops therapeutic drugs. The firm offers Cadherin-11 antagonists for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and fibrotic diseases including pulmonary fibrosis and skin fibrosis. The company was founded by David Lee, Michael B. Brenner, and David L. Castaldi in 2006 and is headquartered in Berkeley, CA. | Health Technology |
Serica Technologies, Inc.
 Serica Technologies, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Serica Technologies, Inc. produces silk-based biomaterial products for tissue rejuvenation. The company develops knee ligament replacements from silk biomaterial. The company was founded on May 31, 2000 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA. | Health Technology |
BioSurface Technology, Inc.
BioSurface Technology, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Sanofi, BioSurface Technology, Inc. is a commercial biotechnical research company. The company is based in Cambridge, MA. The company was founded by David L. Castaldi, Ben R. Bronstein. BioSurface Technology was acquired by Genzyme Corp., part of Sanofi from April 08, 2011 on December 16, 1994. | Commercial Services |
Cadent Medical Corp.
Cadent Medical Corp. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Cadent Medical Corp. develops medical devices. Its products include impedance compensated biphasic defibrillation, battery optimization, and component miniaturization devices. The firm's properties include patent filings and mini-defibrillation electrodes. The company was founded in 1996 by David L. Castaldi and is headquartered in Bedford, MA | Health Technology |
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