Weaver H. Gaines

Chairman, Nanotherapeutics Inc.

Weaver Gaines is currently the Chairman of Nanotherapeutics, Inc.  In 1993 Gaines founded Ixion Biotechnology, a Florida-based, clinical-stage biotechnology company that is developing cell-based therapies focused on treatment of metabolic disorders. From April to November 1992, he was a Senior Advisor on the Washington campaign staff of Bush/Quayle 92. From 1985 to 1992, he held various senior executive positions with The Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York and its operating subsidiaries. He is also a director of Unified Financial Services, an SEC-reporting company, AquaGene, and past Chairman of the Board of BioFlorida, the Florida biotechnology trade association. Mr. Gaines received a BA from Dartmouth College and a JD from the University of Virginia School of Law.