Our goal is to offer better care and first-line targeted therapies in the areas of hematology, oncology, neurology, and lung disorders.
Leadership Team


Professor Richard L. Chang
Prof. Chang is the Chief Scientific Advisor of PhorMed. Prof. Chang is also the inventor and patent holder for indications presently being developed by PhorMed and has executive responsibility for PhorMed’s branded research and development (R&D) and medical affairs. Prof. Chang is well known within the field of oncology. During his distinguished career, he has authored 124 peer-reviewed journal publications, filed 9 patents for the treatment of cancer, inflammation, hematology, and neurological disorders, and has presented 150+ scientific abstracts. Prior to PhorMed, Prof. Chang worked at Biosuccess Biotech, Hoffman-LaRoche, Schering Corp, Burroughs Wellcome, and was director of Biochemical Pharmacology at Rutgers.


Ben Chang
Ben Chang is CEO, and Director of PhorMed. He is responsible for overseeing the company’s business growth, the advancement of PhorMed’s clinical development programs, and buildout of the company’s pipeline. He has been the driving force behind PhorMed’s patient-focused drug development model, which utilizes patient insights to inform clinical research programs focused on next-generation, innovative treatment to help people living with rare oncological diseases. Ben has 30+ years of experience in clinical medicine followed by 25+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Prior to PhorMed, Ben held leadership roles at Merch & Co, Cephalon, and ViroPharma.


Carole A. Salvador, Psy.D.
Dr. Carole A. Salvador serves as the Secretary, Treasurer, and Human Resources Director at PhorMed, where she manages internal operations, oversees human resource strategies, and financial management. Dr. Salvador brings 30+ years of experience in clinical psychology, organizational consulting, and business management. She founded Affiliates in Psychology and Education, a practice specializing in clinical, coaching, and organizational consulting, and contributed to biochemical and pharmacological research at Cornell Medical School and Burroughs Welcome (now GSK).


Dr. C. Scott Naylor
Dr. Naylor is the Chief Medical Officer of PhorMed. He is responsible for leading R&D strategy and Medical Affairs for PhorMed as well as oversees the functional areas of Clinical Strategy and Clinical Operations. Prior to PhorMed, Dr. Naylor founded Perinatal Center and served as medical director of Perinatal Services at Little Company of Mary Hospital in Torrance, CA. Dr. Naylor received his medical degree from Creighton School of Medicine and completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of California Irvine and his fellowship in Maternal Medicine at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.


Steven J. Davis
Steve Davis is responsible at PhorMed for all legal, governance, regulatory, risk, compliance, and EH&S matters. He also serves as a securities attorney, assisting with financial audits and reviews. Mr. Davis brings 27+ years of experience in corporate and business law. He has served on the Board of Directors of Philter Labs, Inc., and the Board and Audit, Compensation, and Nominating Committees of Telanetix, Inc. Previously, he was General Counsel and an executive officer of Molecular Imaging Corporation, as well as in-house counsel for Leap Wireless International, Inc. Earlier, he practiced corporate law at Luce, Forward, Hamilton & Scripps LLP (now Dentons), advising private and public clients.


Joseph Huffman
Joseph Huffman serves as the Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) at PhorMed, where he is responsible for driving strategic financial planning and ensuring regulatory compliance with financial reporting standards, including SEC and ESG reporting, managing risk and cost controls, and overseeing corporate governance. Mr. Huffman brings 32 years of experience in finance and accounting, including 28 years as a CPA and 13+ years as a Finance Director in biotechnology. He has served as managing partner at Huffman & Huffman LLC CPA’s since 1998.


In Loving memory of McCoy Moretz
Advisory Board


Professor Renping Zhou
Dr. Zhou is an Associate Dean for Research at Rutgers University. Dr. Zhou received his PhD in Molecular Biology from the University of California, Berkeley, followed by postdoctoral training at the National Cancer Institute, where he focused on molecular signaling for cell growth and differentiation. Dr. Zhou was the recipient of many notable awards including the Johnson and Johnson Discovery award as well as the Trophix Pharmaceutical Research award. Over his career, Dr. Zhou has published 80+ peer reviewed papers on molecular mechanisms.


Professor Xi Zheng
Dr. Zheng is a Chemical Biology Research Professor at Rutgers University. Dr. Zheng received his PhD in Chemical Biology from the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden. His career has been devoted on the study on mechanisms of anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer effect of naturally occurring compounds as well as the development of effective combinations of nutritional and natural agents for prevention of chronic diseases. Over his career, Dr. Zheng has published 17 publications.


Xiaoxin Luke Chen
Dr. Chen is a professor at Coriell Institute for Medical Research. Dr. Chen received his PhD in Biochemistry followed by his postdoctoral training at Rutgers University. Prior to Coriell, Dr. Chen was a professor of biological and biomedical science at North Carolina Central University’s (NCCU) Biomedical Biotechnology Research Institute where he investigated molecular mechanisms and targeted therapy of esophageal cancers. Since 2002, Dr. Chen has been continuously supported by NIH grants to investigate treatment options for esophageal diseases. Throughout his career, Dr. Chen has published 120+ publications.