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Joseph Belanoff is a Chief Executive Officer at CORCEPT THERAPEUTICS INC and is based in United States.

John L. Higgins has over 14 years of corporate development, financing, strategic planning, commercialization, and investment banking experience in the biopharmaceutical industry. He is the chief executive officer of [Ligand Pharmaceuticals](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/ligand-pharmaceuticals#/entity), a biotechnology company that focuses on the discovery and early-stage development of pharmaceuticals for medical needs in the United States. Prior to joining Ligand, Higgins was the chief financial officer; and executive vice president of finance, administration, and corporate development at Connetics Corporation, a public specialty pharmaceutical company, until its acquisition by Stiefel Laboratories, Inc. in 2006. During his service period of nearly 10 years at Connetics, he played a key leadership role in numerous strategic initiatives, including major acquisitions, divestitures, multiple product and technology licensing transactions, and financings. Prior to joining Connetics, Higgins was the executive vice president of corporate development at BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and was a member of the health care investment banking team at Dillon, Read & Company, Inc. He has served numerous public and private corporate boards and currently is a director at BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. where he serves as chairman of the audit committee. Higgins earned a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Colgate University.

Emil Kakkis (born 1960) is an American medical geneticist known for his work to develop treatments for ultra rare disorders. He is the President and Founder of the Kakkis Everylife Foundation for Rare Disease and Chief Executive Officer and President at Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.

John has over 20 years of healthcare experience with 10 years directly in the cancer field. He is a board member or trusted advisor on active investments in Cancer, Dermatology, Diabetes, Anatomical Pathology, Generic Pharmaceuticals, Nuclear Pharmaceuticals, Health Payments and Health Information Technology through Bioveda China Fund, Amorperum Health and with a small number of top tier Private Equity Healthcare Firms. He is very active in board roles with a variety of healthcare companies in Israel, China, India and the US. Some of his past boards include Prodigy Health, which sold to Aetna (NYSE:AET) , and CITIC Pharmaceuticals, which sold to Shanghai Pharmaceuticals (SH:601607). Previously, John was the CEO of Oncology Therapeutics Network, which sold to McKesson, President of Oncology Services at Bristol Myers Squibb, and a Vice President at McKesson. He was a co- founder of Cancer Centers of Excellence and an early investor in Oncology Molecular Imaging. John studied economics and physics at University of California at Davis and has a Bachelor of Science from University of the State of New York. John served for 12 years in the United States Air Force and Air National Guard. He is currently a member of YPO and is active with the Wounded Warrior Project.

Mr. Patel’s lifelong drive and constant desire to discover what’s next has carried Amneal Pharmaceuticals from humble beginnings to an emerging global presence. Patel is the recipient of several industry honors including the 2011 Ernst & Young National Entrepreneur of the Year Life Sciences Award® and supports various philanthropic and charitable causes both in the US and abroad. Patel and his wife, Priti Patel, established the Niswarth Children Foundation in 2013, with the goal of bringing fresh water, sanitation, sustenance, and education to one million underprivileged children. Patel received his bachelor’s degree in commerce from H.A. College of Commerce, India, and his Bachelor of Science in business administration from New Jersey City University. He also received an honorary degree of doctor of humane letters from New Jersey City University in recognition of his efforts to serve others and help them transform their lives. Patel serves on the boards of the Generic Pharmaceutical Association, the Art of Living Foundation, the New Jersey City University Foundation, and the Family Reach Foundation.

Mr. Allan Oberman G. is a Chief Executive Officer at SAGENT PHARMACEUTICALS INC. and is based in United States.