Network origin in Brian Pollok first degree
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Wake Forest University
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 118 |
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| Public Company | Pharmaceuticals: Major | 83 |
Life Technologies Corp.
 Life Technologies Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Life Technologies Corp. provides products in the areas of scientific research, genetic analysis and applied sciences. Its brands include Invitrogen, Applied Biosystems, Gibco, Molecular Probes, Noves, Ambion and Ion Torrent. The firm’s portfolio includes the most cited products and technologies in qPCR, capillary electrophoresis sequencing, nextgeneration sequencing, molecular diagnostics, forensics, cell culture and analysis, and agriculture research. The company was founded on November 21, 2008 and is headquartered in Carlsbad, CA.
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| Subsidiary | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 32 |
Aurora Biosciences Corp.
 Aurora Biosciences Corp. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Aurora Biosciences Corp. designs and develops proprietary drug discovery systems, services and technologies to the discovery of new medicine. It develops a proprietary ultra-high throughput screening platform that uniquely integrates innovative fluorescence chemistry, molecular biology, miniaturization, automation, and informatics. The company also provides assay development and screening services. Aurora was founded in 1995 and is located in San Diego, CA.
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| Holding Company | Biotechnology | 11 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
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Companies connected to Brian Pollok via their personal network
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Duke University
 Duke University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC. | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| ELI LILLY AND COMPANY | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Sales & Marketing Corporate Officer/Principal General Counsel Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Applied Biosystems, Inc.
 Applied Biosystems, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Applied Biosystems, Inc. is a company that provides integrated systems for sequencing, flow cytometry, and various types of PCR. The company is based in Foster City, CA. The company's products cover the entire process from sample preparation to data analysis. The company was founded by Chris Yoo, Marvin H. Caruthers, Michael W. Hunkapiller, and Leroy E. Hood. Applied Biosystems was acquired by Invitrogen Corp. from Applera Corp. on November 21, 2008 for $6,417.85 million. | Medical Specialties | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member President | |
Biotechnology Innovation Organization
 Biotechnology Innovation Organization Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Biotechnology Innovation Organization is the world's biotechnology organization, providing advocacy, business development and communications services for more than 1,200 members worldwide. BIO members are involved in the research and development of innovative healthcare, agricultural, industrial and environmental biotechnology technologies. Corporate members range from entrepreneurial companies developing a first product to Fortune 100 multinationals. also represent state and regional biotech associations, service providers to the industry and academic centers. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| University of Connecticut | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Masters Business Admin Doctorate Degree | |
| Harvard Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| Parke, Davis & Co. LLC | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
Optimer Pharmaceuticals LLC
 Optimer Pharmaceuticals LLC Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Optimer Pharmaceuticals LLC operates as a biopharmaceutical company. It is focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing innovative hospital specialty products. Optimer Pharmaceuticals primarily concentrates on developing DIFICID and other fidaxomicin products. The company was founded by Michael N. Chang in 1998 and is headquartered in Jersey City, NJ. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| SILENCE THERAPEUTICS PLC | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
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. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Doctorate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| Princeton University | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Capitala Investment Advisors LLC
 Capitala Investment Advisors LLC Investment ManagersFinance Capitala Investment Advisors LLC (Capitala Group) is a private equity firm founded by Joe B. Alala in 1998. The firm is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Executive Officer | |
| University of Maryland | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Doctorate Degree | |
| Kellogg School of Management | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
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. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| University of California, Los Angeles | College/University | Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Truist Securities, Inc.
 Truist Securities, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Truist Securities, Inc. is a registered broker-dealer headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm was founded in 1894 as SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, Inc. In 2020, the firm was renamed following the integration of SunTrust Robinson Humphrey and BB&T Capital Markets. The firm is a subsidiary of Truist Financial Corp. (NYSE: TFC) and is an active market maker in equity and fixed-income products. Truist Securities delivers a comprehensive range of strategic advisory, capital raising, risk management, and financing solutions, as well as a dynamic suite of sales, trading, and research services in both fixed-income and equity. Their strategies are carefully tailored to meet the needs and vision of their clients. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Cornell University
 Cornell University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Cornell University is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and post graduate programs. It was founded in 1865 and is based in Ithaca, NY. | College/University | Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Agouron Pharmaceuticals LLC
 Agouron Pharmaceuticals LLC Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Agouron Pharmaceuticals LLC develops and distributes therapeutic products. It provides therapeutic products which are used in the treatment of cardiovascular disease, central nervous system diseases and disorders, neurological disorders, inflammatory diseases, respiratory diseases, infectious diseases, immunological disorders, pharmaceutical preparations and other diseases. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Corporate Officer/Principal Sales & Marketing | |
| University of Kentucky | College/University | Doctorate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| PLEXUS CORP. | Electronic Production Equipment | Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO | |
| University of Pittsburgh | College/University | Masters Business Admin Doctorate Degree | |
| Loyola University of Chicago | College/University | Graduate Degree Doctorate Degree | |
Rallybio LLC
 Rallybio LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Rallybio LLC operates as a development-stage biotechnology company. The firm develops transformative therapies for patients. It focuses on bringing life-transforming medicines to patients with devastating and rare disorder. The company was founded by Martin Mackay, Stephen Uden and Jeffrey Fryer in 2018 and is headquartered in Farmington, CT. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
| LOGAN RIDGE FINANCE CORPORATION | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. operates as a biopharmaceutical company. Its products include Ninlaro and Velcade. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| DUN & BRADSTREET CORP | Data Processing Services | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer Chief Operating Officer | |
| REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member Compliance Officer | |
Pfizer Ltd.
 Pfizer Ltd. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Pfizer Ltd. is a biopharmaceutical company that develops and provides medicines, vaccines, and consumer healthcare products. Its products include prescription and counterfeit medicines, and over-the-counter products. The company was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in Tadworth, the United Kingdom. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Executive Officer | |
Splash Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 Splash Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Splash Pharmaceuticals, Inc. manufactures and develops pharmaceutical products. It is engaged in the development of proprietary drugs that treat diseases involving cell migration, invasion and metastasis. The firm creates non-toxic cancer drugs which block angiogensis (blood supply) and metastasis (deadly spread) of different types of solid tumor. The company was founded by Terence R. Jones on December 13, 2001 and is headquartered in Solana Beach, CA. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| RALLYBIO CORPORATION | Biotechnology | Founder Director/Board Member | |
New Leaf Venture Partners LLC
 New Leaf Venture Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance New Leaf Venture Partners LLC (New Leaf Ventures) is an independent Venture Capital firm founded by Jeani Delagardelle, Philippe Chambon, Vijay Lathi, Ron Hunt, James Niedel, and Kathy LaPorte. The firm is headquartered in New York. It spun out from Sprout Group. | Investment Managers | Consultant / Advisor Private Equity Investor | |
| HERON THERAPEUTICS, INC. | Biotechnology | President Director/Board Member | |
| GSK PLC | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| University of Kansas | College/University | Masters Business Admin Doctorate Degree | |
Northwestern University
 Northwestern University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Northwestern University is a private institution founded in 1851 to serve the Northwest Territory, an area that now includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. Northwestern has three campuses | College/University | Graduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| The University of Chicago | College/University | Masters Business Admin Doctorate Degree | |
Oxagen Ltd.
 Oxagen Ltd. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Oxagen Ltd. develops novel molecule drugs to treat inflammatory and respiratory diseases. It offers OC000459, an oral CRTH2 antagonist for the treatment of eosinophilic asthma and allergic rhino conjunctivitis. The company was founded by Nick Cross, John Irving Bellin, Mark Edwards, Trevor J. Nicholls and Ian Michael Laing on September 05 1996 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member Chairman | |
American Philosophical Society
 American Philosophical Society Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The American Philosophical Society is an organization that hosts biannual general meetings for its members, families, and distinguished guests. The non-profit company is based in Philadelphia, PA. The meetings cater to the diverse interests and expertise of attendees and provide a unique opportunity to indulge the audience’s breadth of intellectual curiosity. The society has an exceptional collection of over 13 million manuscripts, objects, books, images, and works of art covering various topics such as early and revolutionary history, natural history, Indian linguistics and culture, nuclear physics, computer development, medical science, genetics and eugenics, and the development of cultural anthropology. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
BIOCOM
 BIOCOM Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services BIOCOM provides scientific and technological services. The firm focuses that positively influence the growth of the life science industry, including capital formation, public policy, workforce development and scientific discovery and development. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| University of Cambridge | College/University | Doctorate Degree Doctorate Degree | |
| New York University | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin |
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International
| United States | 45 |
| United Kingdom | 6 |
| Belgium | 2 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 18 |
| Health Technology | 17 |
| Commercial Services | 8 |
| Finance | 7 |
| Electronic Technology | 3 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 461 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 223 |
| Chairman | 101 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 84 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 82 |
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| David C. U'Prichard | 49 |
| Joshua Makower | 37 |
| Ronald A. Matricaria | 35 |
| Liam Ratcliffe | 32 |
| Arnold Levine | 30 |
| Joseph deBethizy | 29 |
| Martin MacKay | 28 |
| John Mendlein | 27 |
| Stuart J. M. Collinson | 25 |
| Jonathan Treherne | 24 |
| Timothy James Rink | 23 |
| Mary Winston | 23 |
| Thomas L. Greer | 22 |
| Todd Goergen | 22 |
| Michael Ashton Hudson | 20 |
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