Composite Applications Group

Talima Therapeutics is an emerging drug delivery company dedicated to the development of novel products that increase patient choice and improve quality of life. With a unique approach to therapy, we design customized drug-delivery systems that optimize the local therapeutic performance and reduce the undesired systemic side effects enabling us to address unmet needs or underserved markets. We foster a collaborative environment and strive for excellence internally and with our partners. Our lead product is currently in Phase I/II clinical testing for the treatment of onychomycosis, a fungal disease of the nails and we are in the process of planning its pivotal trials.

utilized "combinatorial chemistry" technology to discover lead therapeutic and diagnostic compounds.�MACUGEN, approved for wet age-related macular degeneration, was discovered using this technology. Upon NeXagen's merger with Vestar, Inc., the company also marketed and developed liposomal drug delivery products.

Launched in July of 2000, the Westfield Life Sciences Fund invests in healthcare companies across the capitalization spectrum including medical devices, drugs, drug delivery, biotechnology, and healthcare services. Portfolio manager Will Muggia employs a fundamental, bottom up research driven process that focuses on preservation of capital and long-term outperformance. Westfield's industry network developed by Mr. Muggia and his analytical team is critical to new idea generation.

Pulse NeedleFree Systems is a medical technology company focused on development of needle-free pharmaceutical injection systems for the animal health and human health industries. Pulse's animal health injection systems are marketed to large livestock producers in the United States and select international markets.

Mirus Bio is a life science company focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing nucleic acid-based technologies and products. Mirus Bio operates in the fields of RNA interference and gene therapy, specializing in nucleic acid chemistry and delivery. On May 18, 2021, Gamma Biosciences acquired a majority stake in Mirus Bio. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

EZRA Innovations currently holds exclusive worldwide rights in a controlled-release drug delivery system. Drug Surfactant Complex (DSC) Deoxycholate is used in combination with active pharmaceutical ingredients (API), DSC possesses the ability to change the chemical moiety of existing drugs and better extend release rates.