Paul F. Pilch

The American Physiological Society is a global organization with nearly 10,000 scientists and educators from various disciplines. The private company is based in Bethesda, MD. The company is a leader in expanding knowledge related to biological function. The American Physiological Society connects this multidisciplinary community of professionals from around the world.

The Obesity Society is an organization that supports professionals in the obesity field and people impacted by obesity globally. The society also collaborated with leading US organizations to address roadblocks in improving access to obesity treatment and reducing obesity. The non-profit company is based in Silver Spring, MD, and was founded by George A. Bray. The company offers various programs, including a certificate program for obesity management in primary care and practice management and leadership training for physician assistants and nurse practitioners.

American Diabetes Association provides diabetes related medical services. It funds research, publishes scientific findings, provides information and other services to people with diabetes, their families, health professionals and the public. The company was founded in 1940 and is headquartered in Alexandria, VA.

AdipoGenix, Inc. develops molecular pharmaceutical products. It offers small molecule pharmaceuticals to treat obesity and its co-morbidities. The firm’s technology includes AdipoBASE, AdipoSCREEN, AdipoPATH and AdipoTARGET. The company was founded by Gerri Waloga, Barbara E. Corkey, Stephen R. Farmer, James A. Hamilton, James L. Kirkland, H. Jeff Leighton and Paul F. Pilch in 1997 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.