We are passionate about building world-class biotechnology companies

We support diversity and equity in the teams we build.

Our team consists of experienced entrepreneurs with a deep knowledge of scientific research, product development, and business development to help position your breakthrough science for success.

We put our insight, experience, and expertise to work in helping you to achieve your goals. Our passion is your power.


Investment Professionals

Thong Q. Le

Senior Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer

Kendall M. Mohler, PhD

Managing Director

Ian A.W. Howes

Managing Director

Alice Chen, PhD

Executive Vice President

Finance & Operations

Suzanne Rettenmier

Senior Director Of Finance & Accounting

Jessica Burback

Chief Of Staff

Our operating partners leverage their years of experience to identify new investment and company-building opportunities. They support our portfolio companies by providing executive management and scientific oversight to enhance our company’s odds of success.

Kevin Chow, PhD

Operating Partner

Kenneth M. Ferguson, Ph.D

Operating Partner

Andras T. Forgacs

Operating Partner

Wendy S. Johnson

Operating Partner

David L. Pompliano, PhD

Operating Partner

Francisco D. Salva

Operating Partner

John T. Santini, Jr., PhD

Operating Partner

Court R. Turner, JD

Operating Partner

Christopher Toombs, PhD

Operating Partner

Leslie J. Williams

Operating Partner

Melissa A. Yeager, JD

Operating Partner

Our clinical and scientific advisors provide critical technology and product development insights. They provide critical input into preclinical research, clinical trial design, and the strategies necessary to navigate the regulatory process.

Brett Abrahams, PhD

Clinical & Scientific Advisor

Scott Brun, MD

Clinical & Scientific Advisor

David Hirsh, PhD

Clinical & Scientific Advisor

John A. Latham, PhD

Clinical & Scientific Advisor

Jan M. Lundberg, PhD

Senior Advisor & Clinical and Scientific Advisor

George L. McLendon, PhD

Clinical & Scientific Advisor

Kendall M. Mohler, PhD

Managing Director

Gerald T. Nepom, PhD, MD

Clinical & Scientific Advisor

Homer L. Pearce, PhD

Clinical & Scientific Advisor

Anil K. Singhal, PhD

Clinical & Scientific Advisor

Eugene Yeo, PhD, MBA

Senior Advisor & Clinical and Scientific Advisor

Our senior advisors provide our companies invaluable domain expertise. They offer guidance on team building, international expansion, financing, commercialization, and mergers and acquisitions.

Bruce Carter, PhD

Senior Advisor

Steven Gillis, PhD

Senior Advisor

Leroy E. Hood, MD, PhD

Senior Advisor

Ronald Howell

Senior Advisor

Sundar Kodiyalam

Senior Advisor

Jan M. Lundberg, PhD

Senior Advisor & Clinical and Scientific Advisor

Eugene Yeo, PhD, MBA

Senior Advisor & Clinical and Scientific Advisor

Thong Q. Le

Senior Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer

Brett Abrahams, PhD

Clinical & Scientific Advisor

Scott Brun, MD

Clinical & Scientific Advisor

Jessica Burback

Chief Of Staff

Bruce Carter, PhD

Senior Advisor

Alice Chen, PhD

Executive Vice President

Kevin Chow, PhD

Operating Partner

Kenneth M. Ferguson, Ph.D

Operating Partner

Andras T. Forgacs

Operating Partner

Steven Gillis, PhD

Senior Advisor

David Hirsh, PhD

Clinical & Scientific Advisor

Leroy E. Hood, MD, PhD

Senior Advisor

Ian A.W. Howes

Managing Director

Ronald Howell

Senior Advisor

Wendy S. Johnson

Operating Partner

Sundar Kodiyalam

Senior Advisor

John A. Latham, PhD

Clinical & Scientific Advisor

Thong Q. Le

Senior Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer

Jan M. Lundberg, PhD

Senior Advisor & Clinical and Scientific Advisor

George L. McLendon, PhD

Clinical & Scientific Advisor

Kendall M. Mohler, PhD

Managing Director

Gerald T. Nepom, PhD, MD

Clinical & Scientific Advisor

Homer L. Pearce, PhD

Clinical & Scientific Advisor

David L. Pompliano, PhD

Operating Partner

Suzanne Rettenmier

Senior Director Of Finance & Accounting

Francisco D. Salva

Operating Partner

John T. Santini, Jr., PhD

Operating Partner

Anil K. Singhal, PhD

Clinical & Scientific Advisor

Court R. Turner, JD

Operating Partner

Christopher Toombs, PhD

Operating Partner

Leslie J. Williams

Operating Partner

Melissa A. Yeager, JD

Operating Partner

Eugene Yeo, PhD, MBA

Senior Advisor & Clinical and Scientific Advisor

Our results are your successes.

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