Fahar Merchant
Chief Executive Officer at MEDICENNA THERAPEUTICS CORP.
Net worth: 7 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Network origin in Fahar Merchant first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
University of Western Ontario
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 252 |
| Public Company | Biotechnology | 24 | |
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| Extinct | Pharmaceuticals: Major | 20 |
Medicenna Therapeutics, Inc.
 Medicenna Therapeutics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Medicenna Therapeutics, Inc. develops and commercializes therapeutics for the treatment of central nervous system and urological cancers. It also develops proprietary therapeutic cytokines called Superkines, Superkines is powerful immune-system modulators that have significant therapeutic potential for the treatment of many forms of cancer and selected other diseases. Superkines can be fused to tumor cell-killing payloads to form Medicenna's proprietary Empowered Cytokines (EC's). The firm's EC's are being developed for the targeted treatment of cancer and are potentially vastly superior alternatives to other targeted cancer therapies such as Antibody Drug Conjugates. The company was founded by Fahar Merchan and Rosemina Merchant in 2011 and is headquartered in Vancouver, CA.
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| Subsidiary | Pharmaceuticals: Major | 4 |
KS Biomedix Plc
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| Extinct | 2 | |
Intelligene Expressions, Inc.
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| Private Company | 1 | |
KS Avicenna, Inc.
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| Private Company | 1 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Fahar Merchant via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB COMPANY | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | |
Warburg Pincus LLC
 Warburg Pincus LLC Investment ManagersFinance Warburg Pincus LLC (Warburg Pincus) is a private equity subsidiary of Warburg Pincus & Company US LLC founded in 1966. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Investment Managers | Investment Committee Member Private Equity Investor Private Equity Analyst | |
| ROYAL BANK OF CANADA | Major Banks | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| CANADIAN IMPERIAL BANK OF COMMERCE | Regional Banks | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Allos Therapeutics, Inc.
 Allos Therapeutics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Allos Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company committed to the development and commercialization of innovative anti-cancer therapeutics. It focuses on the development and commercialization FOLOTYN a pralatrexate injection. FOLOTYN is a folate analogue metabolic inhibitor designed to accumulate preferentially in cancer cells. It targets the inhibition of dihydrofolate reductase, or DHFR, an enzyme critical in the folate pathway, thereby interfering with DNA and RNA synthesis and triggering cancer cell death. Allos Therapeutics is also developing FOLOTYN in other hematologic malignancies and solid tumors. The company was founded on September 1, 1992 and is headquartered in Westminster, CO. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| INTERMUNE INC | Biotechnology | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Cormark Securities, Inc.
 Cormark Securities, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Cormark Securities Inc. (Cormark) is an independent investment dealer headquartered in Toronto, Canada with additional office in Calgary. The firm was founded in 1981 as Sprott Securities, Inc. Cormark Securities provides execution and comprehensive coverage of Canadian listed companies to domestic and international institutional investors. They focus on Canadian-listed, mid-cap and emerging growth companies. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Institutional Sales Institutional Sales Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| BATTLE NORTH GOLD CORPORATION | Precious Metals | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| TELESTA THERAPEUTICS INC | Pharmaceuticals: Other | Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO | |
Elan Pharmaceuticals, LLC
 Elan Pharmaceuticals, LLC Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Elan Pharmaceuticals LLC develops and manufactures pharmaceutical products. It specializes in treatment of neurological and autoimmune diseases. The firm's drugs are used in the treatment of for Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and rheumatoid arthritis diseases. The company is headquartered in South San Francisco, CA. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Rotman School of Management | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
Niagara Ventures Corp.
 Niagara Ventures Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Niagara Ventures Corp. operates as a capital pool company. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Financial Conglomerates | Director of Finance/CFO Director/Board Member | |
Sprott Asset Management LP
 Sprott Asset Management LP Investment ManagersFinance Sprott Asset Management LP (Sprott AM) is a Canadian alternative investment management firm headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The firm was founded by Eric Sprott in 1981 and is a subsidiary of Sprott Asset Management GP, Inc., which is owned by Sprott, Inc. (NYSE, TSX: SII). Sprott AM offers a wide variety of investment solutions to Canadian and international investors. | Investment Managers | Chairman Analyst-Equity | |
Guardian Capital LP
 Guardian Capital LP Investment ManagersFinance Guardian Capital LP is a Canadian mutual fund manager headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The firm was founded in 1962 as GDN Management Ltd and changed their name to Guardian Capital, Inc. in 1987 and Guardian Capital LP in 2004. They are a subsidiary of Guardian Capital Group Ltd. (TSE: GCG). Guardian Capital provides fee-based investment supervisory services to investment funds (pooled funds and mutual funds), pension and profit sharing plans, charitable organizations, and other Canadian institutional investors. The firm offers similar services to US-based clients. | Investment Managers | Portfolio Manager-Fixed Income Portfolio Manager-Equities | |
Highstreet Asset Management, Inc.
 Highstreet Asset Management, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 1998, Highstreet Asset Management, Inc. is a mutual fund manager and registered investment advisor located in London, Ontario. The firm is a wholly-owned subsidiary of AGF Management Ltd. They manages portfolios for pension plans, corporate investors, foundations and high net-worth families. Their Canadian clients include universities and some of Canada’s largest pension plans. | Investment Managers | Portfolio Manager-Equities Portfolio Manager-Equities | |
Scotia Capital, Inc. (Broker)
 Scotia Capital, Inc. (Broker) Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Scotia Capital, Inc. (Broker) (Scotia Capital-Broker) is the broker-dealer division of Scotia Capital, Inc., a full-service financial services firm headquartered in Toronto, Canada. The firm is owned by The Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE, TSE: BNS). Scotia Capital-Broker delivers a broad range of electronic trading products such as high-touch, low-latency, market access and a broad algorithmic trading suite for a wide range of clients globally. They publish monthly indexes to help investors track the performance of Canadian Hedge Funds and Alternative Mutual Funds. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Corporate Officer/Principal Analyst-Equity Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP
 Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP provides legal services. It offers services to industries, commercial companies and financial institutions. The company's clients include government, regulatory bodies, charitable organizations, international agencies, educational institutions, individuals and trusts & estates. It was founded in February 2002 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
McCarthy Tétrault LLP ( Canada)
 McCarthy Tétrault LLP ( Canada) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services McCarthy Tetrault LLP provides legal services. Its services include integrated business law, litigation services, taxation, real property, and labour and employment law. The company was founded in 1855 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
ReSearch Pharmaceutical Services LLC
 ReSearch Pharmaceutical Services LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services ReSearch Pharmaceutical Services LLC provides clinical research services to the bio-pharmaceutical industry. Its services include analytical and product development, clinical operations, data services, medical and regulatory affairs, quality and training services. The company was founded by Daniel M. Perlman in 1998 and is headquartered in Fort Washington, PA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| York University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Queen's University | College/University | Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
ScotiaMcLeod, Inc.
 ScotiaMcLeod, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Founded in 1989, ScotiaMcLeod, Inc. is a broker/dealer headquartered in Montreal, Quebec. The firm is a subsidiary of Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE, TOR: BNS). Scotia McLeod offers a full array of investment services bond including stock and money market trading, corporate and government finance, mergers and acquisitions, commodities and futures, personal investment services and mutual funds. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Talon Therapeutics, Inc.
 Talon Therapeutics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Talon Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company, which is engaged in the developing and commercializing new and differentiated cancer therapies. The firm is developing the Marqibo for the treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukemia and other blood cancers including lymphoma. Its Menadione topical lotion is a compound which is developed for the prevention and treatment of skin toxicity associated with epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitors. The company was founded by Mark J. Ahn in 2002 and is headquartered in San Mateo, CA. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Dalhousie University | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| The Johns Hopkins University | College/University | Graduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| University of British Columbia | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| University of Guelph | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Toronto | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Calgary | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Windsor | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
Wellington Financial LP
 Wellington Financial LP Investment ManagersFinance Wellington Financial LP (Wellington Financial ) is a venture capital firm, a subsidiary of Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce founded in 2000. The firm is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. | Investment Managers | Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
DBRS Ltd.
 DBRS Ltd. Financial Publishing/ServicesCommercial Services DBRS Ltd. operates as credit ratings agency. The firm provides tools that helps the investors in making investment decisions. It offers web subscriptions, DBRS Viewpoint, DBRS Product Manual, and RatingsNow. The company was founded by Walter Schroeder in 1976 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Financial Publishing/Services | Director/Board Member President Corporate Officer/Principal | |
The Law Society of Upper Canada
 The Law Society of Upper Canada Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Law Society of Upper Canada engages in the provision of legal services. The company was founded in 1797 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Alita Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 Alita Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Alita Pharmaceuticals, Inc. develops, manufactures and distributes urologic and female healthcare products. It offers product testing, research and development services. The company was founded by Carole S. Ben-Maimon and Warburg Pincus in September 2006 and is headquartered in Radnor, PA. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Ontario Bar Association
 Ontario Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Ontario Bar Association operates as the voice of Canada’s legal profession. The firm represents lawyers, judges, notaries, law teachers and law students from across the province. It specializes in advocacy, practice area sanctions, professional development programs, and law reform and law amendment. The company was founded in 1896 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario
 Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario engages in the provision of accounting education. It offers certification, continued trainings, and professional development. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
 Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre owns and manages hospitals. It operates as an academic health sciences center. The firm?s services encompass treating and preventing cancer, cardiovascular disease, neurological disorders, orthopedic and arthritic conditions, and traumatic injuries. It focuses on areas of heart and stroke, cancer, trauma, emergency, and critical care, and women and babies. The firm caters to the war veterans, high risk pregnancies, critically-ill newborns, adults, and the elderly. The company was founded on June 12, 1948 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Hospital/Nursing Management | Corporate Officer/Principal Chairman | |
| Association of Professional Geoscientists of Ontario | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal President | ||
Macquarie Capital Markets Canada Ltd.
 Macquarie Capital Markets Canada Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Founded in 2007, Macquarie Capital Markets Canada Ltd. is a broker located in Toronto with additional offices located in Montreal, Vancouver and Calgary. They are a subsidiary of Macquarie Capital Markets North America Ltd. and their ultimate parent is Macquarie Group Ltd. (OTC: MQBKF.PK). Macquarie Capital Markets Canada follows the following sectors: mining, energy, utilities, infrastructure, consumer, technology, financials and real estate. The firm focuses primarily on Canadian-based stocks. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Analyst-Equity Private Equity Investor | |
| Harvard College | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| POSEIDA THERAPEUTICS, INC. | Biotechnology | Chairman President | |
AFYX Therapeutics AS
 AFYX Therapeutics AS Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services AFYX Therapeutics AS engages in research and development of pharmaceutical drugs. It develops a platform designed to deliver a pharmaceutical drug uni-directional to a mucosal surface. The company was founded in May 2014 and is headquartered in Virum, Denmark. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chairman Chief Executive Officer | |
| PURE GLOBAL CANNABIS INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Other | Chairman Director/Board Member |
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International
| Canada | 36 |
| United States | 14 |
| Ireland | 2 |
| Denmark | 2 |
Sectoral
| Finance | 15 |
| Consumer Services | 13 |
| Health Technology | 12 |
| Commercial Services | 10 |
| Non-Energy Minerals | 3 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 393 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 202 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 94 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 89 |
| President | 85 |
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| Timothy J. Counsell | 48 |
| Jonathan Leff | 45 |
| William Beattie | 42 |
| Perry Dellelce | 40 |
| Kevin Shea | 29 |
| John Ross | 29 |
| Daniel Burns | 24 |
| Paul Baay | 23 |
| Chandrakant Panchal | 22 |
| Karen Dawes | 21 |
| Lars Ekman | 21 |
| Jim J. Miller | 19 |
| Nishan de Silva | 18 |
| Roger Brent Fulton | 18 |
| Michael Forer | 18 |
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