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Benjamin F. McGraw, III, Pharm.D., 57, has served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Valentis since September 1994, when he joined Megabios Corp., and as Chairman since May 1997. In March 1999, Megabios merged with GeneMedicine, Inc. to form Valentis. Prior to Megabios, Dr. McGraw gained experience in R&D as Vice President, Development for Marion and Marion, Merrell Dow; in business development as Corporate Vice President, Corporate Development at Allergan, Inc.; and in finance as President of Carerra Capital Management. Dr. McGraw currently serves on the board of directors of ISTA Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Dr. McGraw received his Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Tennessee Center for the Health Sciences, where he also completed a clinical practice residency. | 