Meet the visionaries who are pioneering nutritional genetics.
Comprised of industry-leading specialists in the areas of science, pharmaceuticals, management and entrepreneurship, our management team is committed to high standards of science in serving the best interests of patients, the medical field and our community through gene-guided medical foods and nutritional solutions.
Ralph Thompson, Chairman
Ralph has over 30 years of diverse experience, including 10 years in public accounting and banking and 20 years of experience in the marketing communications field. As a result, he has been a key executive in some of the nation's leading financial and communications firms. Ralph has built, acquired and sold businesses as well as developed and implemented numerous brand strategies for clients in many industry sectors. His client experience spans over 80 brands and includes AOL Time Warner, The Ben Hogan Company, BMW, The Coalition of National Cancer Cooperative Groups, Florida Tourism, IBM, Mercedes Benz, McDonalds, Nicklaus Golf, Riggs Bank, Signet Bank, Virginia Tourism Corporation and Wrangler Jeans, to name a few. Ralph is currently CEO of eBrains, Inc.
Brian Meshkin, President and CEO
Brian brings a unique blend of pharmaceutical, diagnostic, and entrepreneurial experience to Salugen. He has a very unique understanding of individualizing traditional and complementary and alternative medicines, having commercialized and researched leading technologies. He most recently led the Molecular Diagnostics business for Prometheus Laboratories, which markets DNA lab tests and companion pharmaceuticals. Brian has previously worked as a Product Manager on Johnson & Johnson's largest product, and managed the marketing projects invested in by Eli Lilly's e.Lilly venture fund. He has also been a founder in some start-up technology companies. His success has been documented in publications including Fortune, The Washington Post, and Wired. Brian's commitment to healthcare began at 13 years of age, when his friend was killed in front of Brian’s home after being hit by a car while riding his bicycle. Brian responded to this tragedy when he led the effort to pass the first bicycle helmet law for children in the U.S. in 1990. His efforts have been awarded by the American Academy of Pediatrics, and featured on NBC Nightly News, CNN, and in a book on activists.
