William Cimino, Ph.D.
CEO and Board of Directors
William is an experienced medical device executive specializing in medical design and business development. Cimino has over 25 years of professional experience in all aspects of medical device business, including... Learn More
William Cimino, Ph.D.
CEO and Board of Directors
William is an experienced medical device executive specializing in medical design and business development. Cimino has over 25 years of professional experience in all aspects of medical device business, including device design and technology development, clinical studies and assessment, regulatory affairs, strategic market development, distribution, business management and growth, and funding. He has been directly responsible for the design and market introduction of over 50 medical products and has formed and run successful medical device startup companies. Dr. Cimino has been issued over 30 US patents and holds and PhD in Bioengineering, an MS in Mechanical Engineering, and a BS in Aerospace Engineering
Frank Dilazzaro
VP Global Business Development
Frank has worked in the healthcare industry for the past 30 years. During that time, he has held numerous senior executive positions focusing on sales and marketing, product development, operations,... Learn More
Frank Dilazzaro
VP Global Business Development
Frank has worked in the healthcare industry for the past 30 years. During that time, he has held numerous senior executive positions focusing on sales and marketing, product development, operations, and general management. Frank has a strong global background and has built sales organizations in most of the key healthcare markets. Frank was the Global President of Sales for Systagenix Wound Management, where he reorganized the global sales structure while launching a number of key new products. Prior to Systagenix, Frank built the international business for Kinetic Concepts (KCI) and was responsible for the commercialization of the VAC technology (NWPT) which has grown to become a brand worth more than one billion dollars.
William Futrell, M.D.
Chairman Board of Directors, Founder
J. William received his MD from Duke University, followed by General Surgery Residence at Case-Western Reserve University and Plastic Surgery Residency at Johns Hopkins University. He was a Clinical/Research Oncology... Learn More
William Futrell, M.D.
Chairman Board of Directors, Founder
J. William received his MD from Duke University, followed by General Surgery Residence at Case-Western Reserve University and Plastic Surgery Residency at Johns Hopkins University. He was a Clinical/Research Oncology Fellow in the Surgery Branch at the National Institutes of Health and is Board Certified in General Surgery and in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He was Professor and Chief of Plastic Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center for 21 years, is Past President of the American Association of Plastic Surgeons and multiple other medical organizations and is author or co-author of more than 200 peer-reviewed scientific publications. As an entrepreneur, he is co-inventor of multiple patents and co-founder of numerous businesses including CellSource, Inc.; StemSource, Inc.; Human Analytix, Inc.; Illumineer, Inc.; and Life Science Enhancement Corporation. He is currently Chairman and co-founder of The GID Group, Inc.
Adam Katz, M.D.
Board of Directors, Founder
Dr. Katz is Professor of Plastic Surgery and Director of the Research Laboratory in the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Wake Forest School of Medicine. He is internationally recognized... Learn More
Adam Katz, M.D.
Board of Directors, Founder
Dr. Katz is Professor of Plastic Surgery and Director of the Research Laboratory in the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Wake Forest School of Medicine. He is internationally recognized for his contributions, innovations, and expertise in the science and translation of adipose-derived cell therapies and fat grafting, including the development of device platforms that enable such. In addition to his scientific and entrepreneurial endeavours, he maintains a clinical practice that comprises both reconstructive and aesthetic surgery. He mentors and instructs students and residents at all levels in both the laboratory and clinical setting.
Ramon Llull, M.D. and Ph.D.
Founder
Ramon obtained his MD at University of Navarra, Spain, his PhD in cell biology and immunology from the University of California at Irvine, and a Diplomate from the European College... Learn More
Ramon Llull, M.D. and Ph.D.
Founder
Ramon obtained his MD at University of Navarra, Spain, his PhD in cell biology and immunology from the University of California at Irvine, and a Diplomate from the European College of Transplantation. He served as chief of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Madrid, Spain. Dr. Llull has received numerous awards and co-holds with Dr. Adam Katz several US and international patents related to tissue engineering, device biotechnology, and stem cells. He is a founder and past Chairman of the International Federation of Adipose Technologies and Science (IFATS), is a founder of StemSource, Inc., and enabled the first cell vaccine for brain tumors in Europe as a consultant of NorthWest BioTherapeutics. Dr. Llull is currently Director of STEM Center Mallorca, providing advanced regenerative therapies based on adipose biotechnology.
PATRICK MAXWELL, M.D.
Founder
Dr. Patrick is a world-renowned plastic surgeon known for his achievements in breast and aesthetic surgeries. A graduate of Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, he is a pioneer of microsurgery... Learn More
PATRICK MAXWELL, M.D.
Founder
Dr. Patrick is a world-renowned plastic surgeon known for his achievements in breast and aesthetic surgeries. A graduate of Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, he is a pioneer of microsurgery and the field of breast reconstruction. Dr. Maxwell invented the textured tissue expander (used worldwide for breast reconstruction for the last 20 years), worked with Allergan to create a series of breast implants, and developed “flap” procedures. He founded Baptist Hospital Institute for Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery in Nashville, Tennessee, has written over 100 scientific articles, and has lectured and performed live surgical demonstrations in over 20 countries. He holds 10 US patents (with seven more pending) for medical devices and has received numerous professional awards—most recently including the U.S. Congressional Recognition of Merit, Clinician of the Year Award by the American Association of Plastic Surgeons, and the Presidential Award from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
Edwin Mendieta
Board of Directors
Edwin is Corporate Counsel of the Pellas Group, one of the largest and most diversified business conglomerates in Central America. He has extensive experience in corporate law, focusing his practice... Learn More
Edwin Mendieta
Board of Directors
Edwin is Corporate Counsel of the Pellas Group, one of the largest and most diversified business conglomerates in Central America. He has extensive experience in corporate law, focusing his practice on cross-border mergers and acquisitions, foreign investment, real estate development, and banking. He is a founding member of the Board of Directors of Instituto Internacional de Derecho y Empresa (INIDEM), an academic institution that promotes interdisciplinary research and training activities around the study of law and business. Edwin, a native of Nicaragua, holds a Bachelor of Laws from the Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile and a Master of Laws from Stanford University. Edwin is a Director of the American-Nicaraguan Foundation, a Fellow of the Central America Leadership Initiative, and a member of The Aspen Institute’s Global Leadership Network.
Jesse Shefferman
Board of Directors
Jesse is a Vice President in the Global Healthcare Investment Banking Group at Barclays Capital. Prior to joining Barclays Capital, Jesse spent eight years in Equity Research and Equity Sales... Learn More
Jesse Shefferman
Board of Directors
Jesse is a Vice President in the Global Healthcare Investment Banking Group at Barclays Capital. Prior to joining Barclays Capital, Jesse spent eight years in Equity Research and Equity Sales both in the US and the UK for Credit Suisse, First Boston, and Citigroup. Jesse has completed numerous transactions across equity, debt, and mergers & acquisitions. Throughout his career, Jesse has been involved in over 50 equity and equity-linked offerings. Jesse received his MBA from Duke University and a BA from Gordon College.
Morgan St. John
Board of Directors
Morgan is the Managing Partner of Wyvern Capital and has been active in merchant banking and investment banking since 1978. He has originated, analyzed, structured, negotiated and syndicated approximately $40... Learn More
Morgan St. John
Board of Directors
Morgan is the Managing Partner of Wyvern Capital and has been active in merchant banking and investment banking since 1978. He has originated, analyzed, structured, negotiated and syndicated approximately $40 billion of corporate transactions in the US, Europe, Asia, and Latin America. Mr. St. John has successfully assisted and collaborated with numerous investment groups including Manhattan Pacific Partners, Actian Capital, Boyer Capital, Washington Partners Wilson Partners, and Morpheus Capital. Prior to joining Wyvern Capital, Mr. St. John was a Partner and Managing Director at Banker Trust Company, where he built the Los Angeles Finance group and New York Syndication group to become industry leaders in highly structured acquisition financing. Mr. St. John has both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Harvard University.
Dale Tomrdle
VP Finance & Operations
Dale has 30 years of business leadership experience Dale has held executive and founding positions with venture- and angel-backed startups and has led operations, finance, IT, business development, and sales... Learn More
Dale Tomrdle
VP Finance & Operations
Dale has 30 years of business leadership experience Dale has held executive and founding positions with venture- and angel-backed startups and has led operations, finance, IT, business development, and sales organizations at startup and large public companies. Most recently, Dale was a founding partner at NorthStone Group, LLC, where he worked with executive clients ranging from international Fortune 200 companies to venture-backed startups in the healthcare, medical device, financial service, and high-tech sectors. He has served as an interim executive for several clients. Dale has an MS from Washington State University.