Dennis A. Carson
Founder at Isommune LLC
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Dennis A.
Carson is the founder of Telormedix SA, founded in 2007, and Dynavax Technologies Corp., founded in 1996.
At Dynavax Technologies Corp., he held the title of Independent Director from 1997 to 2020.
Dr. Carson's current job(s) include being a Director at UCSD Medical Center, Rebecca & John Moores Cancer Center, and the University of California San Diego, where he has been a Professor-Medicine Department since 2013.
He is also a Member of the National Academy of Sciences, American Academy of Arts & Sciences, National Academy of Medicine (United States), Association of American Physicians, American Association for Cancer Research, American Society of Hematology, and American Society for Clinical Investigation.
Dr. Carson's former job(s) include being a Director at Biomerica, Inc. and a Portfolio Assistant at State Street Research & Management Co.Dr. Carson's education history includes a doctorate degree from The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York and an undergraduate degree from Haverford College.
Dr. Carson is also the founder of Vical, Inc., Triangle Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Salmedix, Inc., IDEC Pharmaceuticals Corp., and Isommune LLC.
Dennis A. Carson active positions
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University of California San Diego | Corporate Officer/Principal | 1989-12-31 |
National Academy of Sciences
National Academy of Sciences Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services National Academy of Sciences operates as a private, nongovernmental institution that advises on issues related to science and technology. It provides independent, objective analysis and advice and conducts other activities to solve complex problems and inform public policy decisions. The firm also encourages education and research, recognize outstanding contributions to knowledge, and increase public understanding in matters of science. The company was founded on March 3, 1863 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
American Academy of Arts & Sciences
American Academy of Arts & Sciences Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The American Academy of Arts & Sciences is an organization that honors excellence and brings together leaders. The non-profit company is based in Cambridge, MA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
National Academy of Medicine (United States)
National Academy of Medicine (United States) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The National Academy of Medicine (United States) is based in Washington and is focused on improving the health and well-being of individuals through various initiatives. These initiatives include the clinician well-being collaborative, which aims to accelerate the implementation of a national plan for health workforce well-being, and the development of a code of conduct for the use of artificial intelligence in health care. The organization also provides resources to support meaningful community engagement in health and health care programs and policies. Recently, the National Academy of Medicine announced the appointment of Mandy Cohen, a member of the organization, as the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Additionally, the organization has released a publication celebrating 50 years of progress in biomedical science, health, and health care. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
American Association for Cancer Research
American Association for Cancer Research Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services American Association for Cancer Research prints and publishes scientific journals including clinical cancer research, molecular cancer therapeutics, molecular cancer research, cancer epidemiology, and biomarkers and prevention. The company was founded on May 7, 1907 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
American Society for Clinical Investigation
American Society for Clinical Investigation BiotechnologyHealth Technology American Society for Clinical Investigation engages as a medical honor society. It focuses on physician-scientists in research, clinical care, and medical education. The company was founded by Samuel J. Meltzer in 1908 and is headquartered in Ann Arbor, MI. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
American Society of Hematology
American Society of Hematology Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services American Society of Hematology provides the most current practice tools, clinical support and educational products needed in hematology. The firm offers educational products and services for clinicians and scientists. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Association of American Physicians
Association of American Physicians Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Association of American Physicians operates as an American association of physicians. The non-profit company is based in Tucson, AZ. The company was founded by Charles Lee. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
UCSD Medical Center
UCSD Medical Center Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services UCSD Medical Center provides medical services to its clients. The medical center is a part of University of California, San Diego. UCSD Medical Center's facilities consist of UCSD Thornton Hospital in La Jolla, UCSD Medical Center in Hillcrest, and several specialty outpatient clinics and ambulatory health facilities throughout the area. The services provided by the medical center and its affiliates include general medicine and primary care, women's health services, and emergency care for the treatment of serious conditions. The company is headquartered in San Diego, CA | Director/Board Member | 2009-08-11 |
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Training of Dennis A. Carson
The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York | Doctorate Degree |
Haverford College | Undergraduate Degree |
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Listed companies | 2 |
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BIOMERICA, INC. | Health Technology |
DYNAVAX TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION | Health Technology |
Private companies | 16 |
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State Street Research & Management Co.
State Street Research & Management Co. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance State Street Research & Management Company (SSR), with a history dating back to 1924, is one of the nation's first investment management organizations. The Boston-based firm is a subsidiary of MetLife (NYSE:MET), one of the world's largest financial services companies. The firm, together with its affiliate SSR Realty, actively manages stock, bond, balanced and real estate portfolios for both institutional and individual investors. SSR manages pension money for many of the largest U.S. corporate pension plans. SSR also manages money for public and union pension plans, foundations, endowments, and mutual funds. | Finance |
Vical, Inc.
Vical, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Vical, Inc. engages in the research and development of biopharmaceutical products based on patented DNA delivery technologies for the prevention and treatment of serious and life-threatening diseases. It focuses on the antifungal VL-2397, which treats patients with invasive aspergillosis. Its products include Vaxfectin, a cationic lipid formulation optimized to increase the immune response to vaccines. The company was founded by Howard E. Greene, Jr. Timothy J. Wollaeger, Karl Y. Hostetler, and Douglas D. Richman in April 1987 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Health Technology |
Triangle Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Triangle Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Triangle Pharmaceuticals Inc. provided antiviral drug candidates for the human immunodeficiency virus. The company was founded in 1995 and was located in Durham, NC. | Commercial Services |
Salmedix, Inc.
Salmedix, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Salmedix, Inc. develops oncology and small molecule drugs to treat hematological malignancies. The company's product, Treanda, is currently in Phase II clinical trials in the United States and Canada for the treatment of indolent (slowly progressing) non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. It was founded in 2000 and is located in San Diego, CA. | Health Technology |
IDEC Pharmaceuticals Corp.
IDEC Pharmaceuticals Corp. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology IDEC Pharmaceuticals Corp. used to develop and commercialize targeted immunotherapies for the treatment of cancer and autoimmune diseases. The company’s products used to act chiefly through immune system mechanisms, exerting their effect by binding to specific, readily targeted immune cells in the patient’s blood or lymphatic system. The company was headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Health Technology |
UCSD Medical Center
UCSD Medical Center Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services UCSD Medical Center provides medical services to its clients. The medical center is a part of University of California, San Diego. UCSD Medical Center's facilities consist of UCSD Thornton Hospital in La Jolla, UCSD Medical Center in Hillcrest, and several specialty outpatient clinics and ambulatory health facilities throughout the area. The services provided by the medical center and its affiliates include general medicine and primary care, women's health services, and emergency care for the treatment of serious conditions. The company is headquartered in San Diego, CA | Health Services |
National Academy of Sciences
National Academy of Sciences Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services National Academy of Sciences operates as a private, nongovernmental institution that advises on issues related to science and technology. It provides independent, objective analysis and advice and conducts other activities to solve complex problems and inform public policy decisions. The firm also encourages education and research, recognize outstanding contributions to knowledge, and increase public understanding in matters of science. The company was founded on March 3, 1863 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
American Academy of Arts & Sciences
American Academy of Arts & Sciences Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The American Academy of Arts & Sciences is an organization that honors excellence and brings together leaders. The non-profit company is based in Cambridge, MA. | Commercial Services |
National Academy of Medicine (United States)
National Academy of Medicine (United States) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The National Academy of Medicine (United States) is based in Washington and is focused on improving the health and well-being of individuals through various initiatives. These initiatives include the clinician well-being collaborative, which aims to accelerate the implementation of a national plan for health workforce well-being, and the development of a code of conduct for the use of artificial intelligence in health care. The organization also provides resources to support meaningful community engagement in health and health care programs and policies. Recently, the National Academy of Medicine announced the appointment of Mandy Cohen, a member of the organization, as the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Additionally, the organization has released a publication celebrating 50 years of progress in biomedical science, health, and health care. | Commercial Services |
American Association for Cancer Research
American Association for Cancer Research Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services American Association for Cancer Research prints and publishes scientific journals including clinical cancer research, molecular cancer therapeutics, molecular cancer research, cancer epidemiology, and biomarkers and prevention. The company was founded on May 7, 1907 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. | Commercial Services |
American Society of Hematology
American Society of Hematology Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services American Society of Hematology provides the most current practice tools, clinical support and educational products needed in hematology. The firm offers educational products and services for clinicians and scientists. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
American Society for Clinical Investigation
American Society for Clinical Investigation BiotechnologyHealth Technology American Society for Clinical Investigation engages as a medical honor society. It focuses on physician-scientists in research, clinical care, and medical education. The company was founded by Samuel J. Meltzer in 1908 and is headquartered in Ann Arbor, MI. | Health Technology |
Telormedix SA
Telormedix SA Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Telormedix SA operates as a biopharmaceutical company, that focuses on targeted immunity in the treatment of cancer and other diseases. Its products include TMX-101 for the treatment of localized bladder cancer, TMX-201 for the topical treatment of bladder cancer, skin cancer, and other indications, as well as for use as a vaccine adjuvant, and TMX-302 for use in preclinical trials for the treatment of autoimmune disease. The company was founded in October 2007 by Lorenzo Leoni, Roberto Maj, Rolf M. Zinkernagel and Dennis A. Carson and is headquartered in Lugano, Switzerland. | Health Technology |
Isommune LLC
Isommune LLC BiotechnologyHealth Technology Isommune LLC engages in commercial physical research. The company is headquartered in Avila Beach, CA. | Health Technology |
Rebecca & John Moores Cancer Center | |
Association of American Physicians
Association of American Physicians Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Association of American Physicians operates as an American association of physicians. The non-profit company is based in Tucson, AZ. The company was founded by Charles Lee. | Commercial Services |
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