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Executive Team

Professionals with more than two centuries of industry-specific experience lead DARA BioSciences, representing a diverse range of healthcare industry experience – from bench scientists to executives of some of America's largest pharmaceutical companies.

The senior management team has substantial experience in the formation of biopharmaceutical and medical device companies. They understand how the development and commercialization processes come together to build a successful pharmaceutical brand. Collectively, the leadership team has formed more than 10 companies that have launched successful products and provided a significant return to its investors.

.:: DARA BioSciences Team ::.
Steve Gorlin Founder and Co-Chairman of the Board
Thomas W. D’Alonzo Co-Chairman of the Board
John Didsbury, Ph.D.      President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Scientific Officer
John C. Thomas, Jr. Chief Financial Officer and Secretary
David J. Drutz, MD Board Director
Kurt M. Eichler

Board Director

Stuart C. McWhorter Board Director
Haywood D. Cochrane, Jr. Board Director
Geert Cauwenbergh, Dr. Med. Sc. Board Director

DARA BioSciences’ areas of expertise include:

  • Drug development
  • Medicine
  • Molecular biology and cell development
  • Commercial and business development
  • Creation of intellectual property
  • Management of corporate partnerships
  • Strategic planning
  • Finance
  • Sales and marketing

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