Prabhavathi Fernandes
Director/Board Member at OCUGEN, INC.
Net worth: 1 043 $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
Prabhavathi B.
Fernandes is the founder of Cempra Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (founded in 2005), Cempra, Inc. (founded in 2005), and Concord Biosciences LLC (founded in 2000).
She held the titles of President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Cempra Pharmaceuticals, Inc. from 2005 to 2016, President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Cempra, Inc. from 2011 to 2016, and President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Concord Biosciences LLC from 2000 to 2003.
Dr. Fernandes is also the founder of DarPharma, Inc. She currently holds the position of Chairman at the National Preparedness & Response Science Board (since 2018) and Chairman at the Global Antibiotic Research & Development Partnership (since 2019).
She is also an Independent Director at Aelin Therapeutics NV, Lead Independent Director at Ocugen, Inc., and a Member of the Supervisory Board at Curetis GmbH.
Dr. Fernandes previously held positions as President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Morphochem, Inc. from 1997 to 2010, Independent Director at OpGen, Inc. from 2020 to 2024, and Principal at Squibb Corp.
She also worked as a Senior Project Leader at Abbott Group Ltd.
from 1983 to 1987.
Dr. Fernandes has an educational background with a doctorate degree from Thomas Jefferson University, an undergraduate degree from the University of Bangalore, and a graduate degree from Christian Medical College.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
OPGEN, INC.
0.01% | 2023-06-29 | 1,500 ( 0.01% ) | 1 043 $ | 2024-03-30 |
OCUGEN INC
-.--% | 2023-06-08 | 0 ( -.--% ) | - $ | 2024-03-30 |
Prabhavathi Fernandes active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| OCUGEN, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2020-04-04 |
Aelin Therapeutics NV
 Aelin Therapeutics NV Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Aelin Therapeutics NV develops drugs for antibiotics and first-in-class therapeutics. The company is based in Leuven, Belgium. The Belgian company was founded in 2017. The CEO is Els Beirnaert. | Director/Board Member | - |
Global Antibiotic Research & Development Partnership
 Global Antibiotic Research & Development Partnership BiotechnologyHealth Technology Global Antibiotic Research & Development Partnership is a Swiss company that is working to combat antibiotic resistance. The non-profit company is based in Geneva, Switzerland. Antibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria no longer respond to treatment, and millions of people suffer from this every year. The company is developing a new initiative called SECURE, which aims to provide access to essential antibiotics and prepare for and respond to pandemics. | Chairman | 2019-10-31 |
| National Preparedness & Response Science Board | Chairman | 2017-12-31 |
Curetis GmbH
 Curetis GmbH Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Curetis GmbH operates as a molecular diagnostics company which focuses on the development and commercialization of products for diagnosing severe infectious diseases. The firm offers diagnostic solutions for hospitals and large-scale laboratories. Its products include Unyvero L4 Lysator, Unyvero C8 Cockpit, Unyvero A50 Analyzer, and Unyvero Application Cartridges. The company was founded by Andreas Boos, Johannes Bacher, Gerd Lüdke, and Anne Thews in August 2007 and is headquartered in Holzgerlingen, Germany. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Prabhavathi Fernandes
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| OPGEN, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2024-03-24 |
| CURETIS N.V. | Director/Board Member | 2020-03-31 |
Cempra, Inc.
 Cempra, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Cempra, Inc. engages as a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company, which focuses on the development of antibacterials to meet critical medical needs. Its products include; Solithromycin and Taksta. The company was founded by Prabhavathi B. Fernandes on November 18, 2005 and is headquartered in Chapel Hill, NC. | Chief Executive Officer | 2016-12-11 |
Cempra Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 Cempra Pharmaceuticals, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Cempra Pharmaceuticals, Inc. develops medicines for treating drug-resistant bacterial infections. The firm's antibacterial products, both in clinical trials, address the urgent and increasing need for new treatments targeting drug-resistant bacterial infections in both the hospital and the community. The company was founded by Prabhavathi B. Fernandes IN 2006 and is headquartered in Chapel Hill, NC. | Founder | 2016-11-30 |
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Training of Prabhavathi Fernandes
| Thomas Jefferson University | Doctorate Degree |
| University of Bangalore | Undergraduate Degree |
| Christian Medical College | Graduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 2 |
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| OPGEN, INC. | Commercial Services |
| OCUGEN, INC. | Health Technology |
| Private companies | 16 |
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| DarPharma, Inc. | |
Empower AI, Inc.
 Empower AI, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Empower AI, Inc. engages in the provision of commercial artificial intelligence (AI) technology solutions defense, intelligence, health, and civilian government agencies. It offers advanced analytics and data science, engineering and logistics, information technology (IT) sustainment and modernization, IT service management, and AI solutions. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Reston, VA. | Technology Services |
Cempra Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Cempra Pharmaceuticals, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Cempra Pharmaceuticals, Inc. develops medicines for treating drug-resistant bacterial infections. The firm's antibacterial products, both in clinical trials, address the urgent and increasing need for new treatments targeting drug-resistant bacterial infections in both the hospital and the community. The company was founded by Prabhavathi B. Fernandes IN 2006 and is headquartered in Chapel Hill, NC. | Health Technology |
Cempra, Inc.
Cempra, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Cempra, Inc. engages as a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company, which focuses on the development of antibacterials to meet critical medical needs. Its products include; Solithromycin and Taksta. The company was founded by Prabhavathi B. Fernandes on November 18, 2005 and is headquartered in Chapel Hill, NC. | Health Technology |
| Squibb Corp. | Health Technology |
Morphochem, Inc.
 Morphochem, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Morphochem, Inc. manufactures and develops drugs. It uses proprietary whole-cell high throughput screening systems to discover novel compounds of therapeutic value for disorders including cancer & immunological, infectious & metabolic diseases, and for applications in agriculture. The company was founded by Prabhavathi Fernandes in 1997 and is located in Monmouth Junction, NJ | Health Technology |
Abbott Group Ltd.
 Abbott Group Ltd. Building ProductsProducer Manufacturing Abbott Group Ltd. manufactures doors and timber products. It specializes in the supply of fenestration products to homebuilders. The company's products include PVC-U windows, doors and cavity closers. Abbott Group is headquartered in Halisham, UK | Producer Manufacturing |
National Institutes of Health
 National Institutes of Health General GovernmentGovernment National Institutes Of Health conducts & supports peer-reviewed medical research and science. The firm's scientists & researchers investigate on different ways to prevent diseases as well as the causes, treatments and cures for common and rare diseases. The company was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in Bethesda, MD. | Government |
The Fox Chase Cancer Center
 The Fox Chase Cancer Center Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services The Fox Chase Cancer Center owns and operates hospitals. It is an independent, non-profit institution that is engaged in cancer treatment, research and prevention services. The firm's staff provides consultations and treatment recommendations for different types of adult cancer. The company was founded in 1904 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. | Health Services |
Concord Biosciences LLC
 Concord Biosciences LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Concord Biosciences LLC provides preclinical contract research services that offers drug development to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. It drug safety, bio analytical services, concord agrochemicals, and commercial services. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Concord, OH. | Commercial Services |
| National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases | Government |
Curetis GmbH
Curetis GmbH Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Curetis GmbH operates as a molecular diagnostics company which focuses on the development and commercialization of products for diagnosing severe infectious diseases. The firm offers diagnostic solutions for hospitals and large-scale laboratories. Its products include Unyvero L4 Lysator, Unyvero C8 Cockpit, Unyvero A50 Analyzer, and Unyvero Application Cartridges. The company was founded by Andreas Boos, Johannes Bacher, Gerd Lüdke, and Anne Thews in August 2007 and is headquartered in Holzgerlingen, Germany. | Health Technology |
| National Preparedness & Response Science Board | |
Curetis NV
 Curetis NV Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Curetis NV engages in the manufacture, research and development, and commercialization of molecular microbiology solutions. It offers unyvero platform, which comprsises of the unyvero system with the A50 analyzer at its core, proprietary software, and single-use, application-specific cartridges. The company was founded by Johannes Bacher, Gerd Luedke and Andreas Boos in August 2007 and is headquartered in Holzgerlingen, Germany. | Health Services |
Aelin Therapeutics NV
Aelin Therapeutics NV Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Aelin Therapeutics NV develops drugs for antibiotics and first-in-class therapeutics. The company is based in Leuven, Belgium. The Belgian company was founded in 2017. The CEO is Els Beirnaert. | Health Technology |
Global Antibiotic Research & Development Partnership
Global Antibiotic Research & Development Partnership BiotechnologyHealth Technology Global Antibiotic Research & Development Partnership is a Swiss company that is working to combat antibiotic resistance. The non-profit company is based in Geneva, Switzerland. Antibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria no longer respond to treatment, and millions of people suffer from this every year. The company is developing a new initiative called SECURE, which aims to provide access to essential antibiotics and prepare for and respond to pandemics. | Health Technology |
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