Kin Foong Chan
Founder at Simpson Interventions , Inc.
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Kin Foong Chan is the founder of BioPharmX, Inc. where he holds the title of Executive Vice President-Research & Technology starting in 2010.
He was also the founder of Fourier Biotechnologies LLC, established in 2009, where he served as President until 2014.
Dr. Chan's current job is as a Member of The International Society for Optical Engineering.
Dr. Chan's former positions include Director-Biomedical Engineering at Reliant Technologies, Inc., Managing Director-Advanced Research at Solta Medical, Inc. from 2003 to 2009, Development Engineer at BALL Semiconductor, Inc. from 2000 to 2003, Vice President-Engineering at Dermira, Inc. from 2012 to 2014, and Executive Vice President-Research & Technology at BioPharmX Corp.
from 2014 to 2019.
Dr. Chan's education includes undergraduate, graduate, and doctorate degrees from The University of Texas at Austin.
Dr. Chan is also the founder of Simpson Interventions, Inc...
Kin Foong Chan active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
The International Society for Optical Engineering
 The International Society for Optical Engineering Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The International Society for Optical Engineering operates as society for optics and photonics. It advances emerging technologies through interdisciplinary information exchange, continuing education, publications, patent precedent, and career and professional growth. The company was founded on July 1, 1955 and is headquartered in Bellingham, WA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
BioPharmX, Inc.
 BioPharmX, Inc. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables BioPharmX, Inc. manufactures and distributes healthcare products. It specializes in women's health, dermatology, aesthetics and drug delivery. The company was founded by Kin Foong Chan, Anja B. Krammer and James R. Pekarsk in 2010 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA. | Founder | 2009-12-31 |
| Simpson Interventions , Inc. | Founder | - |
Former positions of Kin Foong Chan
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| TREX WIND-DOWN, INC. | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | 2019-07-25 |
| Fourier Biotechnologies LLC | Founder | 2013-12-31 |
| DERMIRA, INC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2013-12-31 |
Solta Medical, Inc.
 Solta Medical, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Solta Medical, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures and markets energy-based medical device systems for aesthetic applications. Its brands include Clear + Brilliant pélo, Thermage, Liposonix, VASER, Fraxel, Clear + Brilliant, and Isolaz systems which are used to address various aesthetic issues. The company was founded by Edward W. Knowlton on January 11, 1996 and is headquartered in Pleasanton, CA. | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | 2008-12-31 |
BALL Semiconductor, Inc.
 BALL Semiconductor, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology BALL Semiconductor, Inc. manufactures and develops spherical integrated circuits. Its products include sensor, RF, spherical, and solar devices. The firm offers research and development services. It also provides equipment and other electrical system designs. The company was founded by Akira Ishikawa in October 1996 and is located in Frisco, TX. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2002-12-31 |
Training of Kin Foong Chan
| The University of Texas at Austin | Doctorate Degree |
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| Private companies | 9 |
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Solta Medical, Inc.
Solta Medical, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Solta Medical, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures and markets energy-based medical device systems for aesthetic applications. Its brands include Clear + Brilliant pélo, Thermage, Liposonix, VASER, Fraxel, Clear + Brilliant, and Isolaz systems which are used to address various aesthetic issues. The company was founded by Edward W. Knowlton on January 11, 1996 and is headquartered in Pleasanton, CA. | Health Technology |
BALL Semiconductor, Inc.
BALL Semiconductor, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology BALL Semiconductor, Inc. manufactures and develops spherical integrated circuits. Its products include sensor, RF, spherical, and solar devices. The firm offers research and development services. It also provides equipment and other electrical system designs. The company was founded by Akira Ishikawa in October 1996 and is located in Frisco, TX. | Electronic Technology |
The International Society for Optical Engineering
The International Society for Optical Engineering Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The International Society for Optical Engineering operates as society for optics and photonics. It advances emerging technologies through interdisciplinary information exchange, continuing education, publications, patent precedent, and career and professional growth. The company was founded on July 1, 1955 and is headquartered in Bellingham, WA. | Commercial Services |
Reliant Technologies, Inc.
 Reliant Technologies, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Reliant Technologies, Inc. designs, develops, and markets non-surgical therapies. The company offers products under the brand name Fraxel. Its products are used in the treatment of aging and sun damaged skin. Reliant Technologies was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA. | Health Technology |
BioPharmX Corp.
 BioPharmX Corp. BiotechnologyHealth Technology BioPharmX Corp. is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on developing prescription products utilizing its proprietary HyantX Topical Delivery System for dermatology indications. The HyantX delivery system is designed to stabilize and solubilize hydrophilic molecules in an anhydrous gel environment. The company was founded by James R. Pekarsky and Anja B. Krammer on August 30, 2010 and is headquartered in Campbell, CA. | Health Technology |
BioPharmX, Inc.
BioPharmX, Inc. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables BioPharmX, Inc. manufactures and distributes healthcare products. It specializes in women's health, dermatology, aesthetics and drug delivery. The company was founded by Kin Foong Chan, Anja B. Krammer and James R. Pekarsk in 2010 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA. | Consumer Non-Durables |
| Fourier Biotechnologies LLC | |
Dermira, Inc.
 Dermira, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Dermira, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company. It engages in the provision of therapies for chronic skin conditions. The company was founded by Thomas G. Wiggans, Eugene Andrew Bauer, Luis C. Peña, and Christopher M. Griffith on August 18, 2010 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN. | Health Technology |
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