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John P. Walker, is an experienced leader in the biotechnology industry and has served as Novacea's Chairman since August of 2006. Mr. Walker also currently is Chairman of the Board of Directors for Renovis, Inc.and serves on the Board of Directors for Affymax, Inc. and Geron Corporation. During his 35-year career, Mr. Walker has served as Chairman, CEO, or Interim CEO of a number of biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, including KAI Pharmaceuticals and Guava Technologies. From 1993 to 2001, he was Chairman, CEO, and a Director of AXYS Pharmaceuticals Inc. and its predecessor company, Arris Pharmaceutical Corporation. Prior to Arris, Mr. Walker was Chairman and CEO of Vitaphore Corporation, a biomaterials company that was sold to Union Carbide Chemical and Plastics Company, Inc. Mr. Walker began his career with American Hospital Supply Corporation, where he held a variety of general management, sales, and operational positions. Mr. Walker also has served as President of American Medical Systems and The Hospital Company. | 