Richard A. Franco
Chairman at Velosal Medical, Inc.
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Richard A.
Franco is the founder of LipoScience, Inc. He currently holds the position of Chairman at Velosal Medical, Inc., Director-Research Triangle Chapter at National Association of Corporate Directors (Virginia), and President at Richards Group Ltd.
In the past, Mr. Franco served as President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Trimeris, Inc. from 1994 to 1997.
He was also Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer at DARA BioSciences, Inc. and Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer at DARA BioSciences, Inc. from 2005 to 2011.
Additionally, he held the position of Director at CASI Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Metropolitan Health Networks, Inc., Salix Pharmaceuticals Ltd., TriPath Imaging, Inc., Ocera Therapeutics, Inc., NeoMatrix LLC, United Way of Wake County, and Islet Sciences, Inc. from 2010 to 2011.
Mr. Franco's education includes an undergraduate degree from St. John's University.
Richard A. Franco active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
National Association of Corporate Directors (Virginia)
 National Association of Corporate Directors (Virginia) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services National Association of Corporate Directors provides online and print information services to directors of public companies. It offers in-boardroom education, evaluation, governance reviews, board composition and succession planning, board recruitment, ongoing advisory, insights, and analytics services. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2011-04-12 |
| Richards Group Ltd. | President | - |
Velosal Medical, Inc.
 Velosal Medical, Inc. Medical DistributorsDistribution Services Velosal Medical, Inc. designs, develops, and markets medical devices. It develops a video guided laryngoscope for tracheal intubations in order to visualize the airway when placing an endotracheal tube. The company is headquartered in Cary, NC. | Chairman | - |
Former positions of Richard A. Franco
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| ISLET SCIENCES INC | Director/Board Member | 2013-03-02 |
| DARA BIOSCIENCES INC | Chairman | 2011-12-15 |
| Richards Group Ltd. | President | 2008-12-31 |
DARA BioSciences, Inc. /Old/
 DARA BioSciences, Inc. /Old/ Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology DARA BioSciences, Inc. develops therapeutic and medical technologies and devices. It also provides treatment for metabolic diseases and central nervous system disorders . The company was founded by Steve Gorlin in July, 2002 and is headquartered in Raleigh, NC. | Chairman | 2008-02-12 |
| LIPOSCIENCE INC | Founder | - |
Training of Richard A. Franco
| St. John's University | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
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| GSK PLC | Health Technology |
| Private companies | 15 |
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CASI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. /Old/
 CASI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. /Old/ Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology CASI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company, which is focused on the acquisition, development and commercialization of therapeutics addressing cancer and other unmet medical needs. The company develops and commercializes the oncology drugs and drug candidates in China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau. Its products include Zevalin, Evomela, and Marqibo. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Rockville, MD. | Health Technology |
Metropolitan Health Networks, Inc.
 Metropolitan Health Networks, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Metropolitan Health Networks, Inc. offers healthcare services. It provides and coordinates comprehensive health care services for Medicare Advantage and Medicaid. The company was founded by Noel J. Guillama in January 1996 and is headquartered in Boca Raton, FL. | Health Services |
Trimeris, Inc.
 Trimeris, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Trimeris, Inc. develops therapeutics for viral diseases. It is a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the discovery, development and commercialization of novel therapeutic agents for the treatment of viral disease. The core technology platform of fusion inhibition is based on blocking viral entry into host cells. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Durham, NC. | Health Technology |
Salix Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
 Salix Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Salix Pharmaceuticals Ltd. develops and commercializes prescription drugs and medical devices used in the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases, endocrinology, hepatology, colorectal surgery, and internal medicine. It offers Anusol, Apriso, Colazal, Deflux, Diuril, Fenoglide, MoviPrep, Pepcid, Solesta, and Zegerid. The company was founded by randy W. Hamilton and Lorin K. Johnson in1989 and is headquartered in Bridgewater, NJ. | Health Technology |
TriPath Imaging, Inc.
 TriPath Imaging, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology TriPath Imaging, Inc. engages in the development, manufacture, and market of equipment and products for cervical cytology screening. The company was founded on November 15, 1996 and is headquartered in Burlington, NC. | Health Technology |
LipoScience, Inc.
 LipoScience, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology LipoScience, Inc. develops and markets medical applications of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance. The firm provides advanced patient care for the patients who are suffering from cardiovascular, metabolic and other related diseases. The company was founded by James D. Otvos, Stephen K. Markham, and Richard A. Franco, Sr. and is headquartered in Raleigh, NC. | Health Technology |
DARA BioSciences, Inc. /Old/
DARA BioSciences, Inc. /Old/ Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology DARA BioSciences, Inc. develops therapeutic and medical technologies and devices. It also provides treatment for metabolic diseases and central nervous system disorders . The company was founded by Steve Gorlin in July, 2002 and is headquartered in Raleigh, NC. | Health Technology |
Velosal Medical, Inc.
Velosal Medical, Inc. Medical DistributorsDistribution Services Velosal Medical, Inc. designs, develops, and markets medical devices. It develops a video guided laryngoscope for tracheal intubations in order to visualize the airway when placing an endotracheal tube. The company is headquartered in Cary, NC. | Distribution Services |
Ocera Therapeutics, Inc.
 Ocera Therapeutics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Ocera Therapeutics, Inc. manufactures pharmaceuticals products. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Hazelwood, MO. | Health Technology |
National Association of Corporate Directors (Virginia)
National Association of Corporate Directors (Virginia) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services National Association of Corporate Directors provides online and print information services to directors of public companies. It offers in-boardroom education, evaluation, governance reviews, board composition and succession planning, board recruitment, ongoing advisory, insights, and analytics services. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA. | Commercial Services |
| Richards Group Ltd. | |
DARA BioSciences, Inc.
 DARA BioSciences, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology DARA BioSciences, Inc. is a pharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of oncology treatment and supportive care products. The company's product portfolio includes Soltamox, Gelclair, Bionect and KRN5500. Soltamox offers a choice to patients who prefer or need a liquid form of tamoxifen. Gelclair is an alcohol-free bioadherent oral rinse gel for rapid and effective relief of pain associated with oral mucositis caused by chemotherapy and radiation treatment. The company markets Bionect, a topical treatment for skin irritation and burns associated with radiation therapy, in U.S. oncology/radiology markets. DARA BioSciences was founded by Steven Gorlin on June 22, 2002 and is headquartered in Raleigh, NC. | Health Technology |
| United Way of Wake County | |
Islet Sciences, Inc.
 Islet Sciences, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Islet Sciences, Inc. is a biotechnology company, which engaged in the research, development, and commercialization of new medicines and technologies for the treatment of metabolic diseases. Its product portfolio included small molecule therapeutics, islet cell transplantation, and a molecular diagnostic to detect the onset of diabetes. The company was founded on September 14, 1994 and is headquartered in Yorba Linda, CA. | Commercial Services |
NeoMatrix LLC
 NeoMatrix LLC Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology NeoMatrix LLC used to develop innovative devices for breast cancer. The firm's product the HALO was fully automated, noninvasive breast disease screening device designed for use in the primary care setting. The company was established in 1999 and was headquartered in Irvine, CA. | Health Technology |
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