Network origin in Richard S. Shames first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Company | Pharmaceuticals: Major | 117 | |
| Public Company | Biotechnology | 15 | |
Abbott Biotherapeutics Corp.
 Abbott Biotherapeutics Corp. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Abbott Biotherapeutics Corp. engages in the identification and development of oncology therapeutics. The firm's products in development include Daclizumab, a monoclonal antibody in Phase IIb clinical studies that binds to the alpha chain of the interleukin-2 receptor on activated T cells; and Volociximab, a chimeric monoclonal antibody in Phase I clinical studies that inhibits the functional activity of a protein in activated endothelial cells. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Redwood City, CA.
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| Extinct | Pharmaceuticals: Major | 13 |
Aldea Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 Aldea Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Aldea Pharmaceuticals, Inc. develops novel enzyme activators to enhance the removal of toxic aldehydes. It targets Aldehyde metabolism dysfunction which is associated with a variety of diseases from acute alcohol toxicity to orphan indications such as Fanconi anemia. The company was founded by Daria Mochly-Rosen, Che-Hong Chen and Wenjin Yang in 2011 and is headquartered in Redwood City, CA.
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| Extinct | Pharmaceuticals: Major | 3 |
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Companies connected to Richard S. Shames via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
| PDL BIOPHARMA, INC. | Biotechnology | Comptroller/Controller/Auditor Chief Executive Officer General Counsel Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO Corporate Officer/Principal Chairman Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer Public Communications Contact Human Resources Officer | |
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
 Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. engages in the research, development, and distribution of vaccines, prescription drugs, and animal health products. The company is headquartered in Whitehouse Station, NJ. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal 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. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal President Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Schering-Plough Corp.
 Schering-Plough Corp. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Schering Plough Corp. manufactures and sells pharmaceuticals, consumer and animal health care products. The firm discovers, develops, manufactures and markets advanced drug therapies. The company is headquartered in Kenilworth, NJ. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| BIOGEN INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Chairman Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
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 President Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| University of California, Berkeley | College/University | Graduate Degree Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Doctorate Degree | |
| University of California, Santa Barbara | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Doctorate Degree | |
Genentech, Inc.
 Genentech, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Genentech, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets pharmaceutical products for life-threatening medical conditions. It studies various areas including oncology, immunology, neuroscience, ophthalmic diseases, microbial pathogenesis, metabolic diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and opportunistic areas. The company was founded by Herb W. Boyer and Robert A. Swanson in 1976 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, CA. | Biotechnology | Corporate Officer/Principal Sales & Marketing Director of Finance/CFO Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Harvard Medical School | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Doctorate Degree | |
| University of Michigan | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
| ALZA CORPORATION | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Chairman Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| The Pennsylvania State University | College/University | Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| MERCK KGAA | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Merck Research Laboratories Massachusetts LLC
 Merck Research Laboratories Massachusetts LLC Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Part of Merck & Co., Inc., Merck Research Laboratories Massachusetts LLC is a pharmaceutical company that provides free medicines and adult vaccines to qualified patients through their Merck Patient Assistance Program. The company is based in Boston, MA and is a part of Merck & Co., Inc. and its affiliates. The company also offers information about insurance coverage and financial assistance options for eligible patients. The company conducts clinical trials and provides medical information covering thousands of topics in all fields of medicine through their Merck Manuals. Additionally, they report on their commitment to operating responsibly to benefit society through their corporate responsibility program, which includes their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) report. Merck for Mothers is an initiative to create a world where no woman has to die giving life. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
| Harvard Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| University of Illinois | College/University | Doctorate Degree Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
The General Hospital Corp.
 The General Hospital Corp. Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services The General Hospital Corp. provides healthcare services. It offers diagnostic and therapeutic are in every specialty and subspecialty of medicine and surgery. The firm's care center provides cancer, digestive disorders, heart disease, transplantation and vascular medicine services. The company was founded in 1811 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Hospital/Nursing Management | President Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| The University of California, San Francisco | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Doctorate Degree Doctorate Degree | |
MSD Wellcome Trust Hilleman Laboratories Pvt Ltd.
 MSD Wellcome Trust Hilleman Laboratories Pvt Ltd. BiotechnologyHealth Technology MSD Wellcome Trust Hilleman Laboratories Pvt Ltd. develops and researches vaccines. The joint venture company is based in Gurgaon, India. The company was founded in 2009. Raman Rao has been the CEO of the Indian company since 2020. | Biotechnology | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
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. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America
 Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America provides pharmaceutical research and biotechnology services. It represents the country’s biopharmaceutical research companies, which are devoted to discovering and developing medicines that enable patients to live longer, healthier, and more productive lives. The company was founded in 1958 and is headquartered Washington, DC. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Chairman Chairman Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| University of California, Los Angeles | College/University | Doctorate Degree Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of California, Davis | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Kellogg School of Management | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| ADAGENE INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Investor Relations Contact Director/Board Member Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | |
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 Director/Board Member Graduate Degree | |
| PFIZER, INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Comptroller/Controller/Auditor General Counsel Corporate Officer/Principal | |
US Food & Drug Administration
 US Food & Drug Administration General GovernmentGovernment US Food & Drug Administration operates agencies to protect health and human services. It protects and promotes public health through the control and supervision of food safety, tobacco products, dietary supplements, prescription and over-the-counter pharmaceutical drugs, vaccines, biopharmaceuticals, blood transfusions, medical devices, electromagnetic radiation emitting devices, cosmetics, animal foods and feed and veterinary products. The company was founded by Theodore Roosevelt and Harvey Washington Wiley on 30th June, 1906 and is headquartered in Silver Spring, MD. | General Government | Chairman Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| American Society of Clinical Investigation | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
Ilypsa, Inc.
 Ilypsa, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Ilypsa, Inc. operates a biopharmaceutical firm. It develops renal care pharmaceutical products. The company was founded on March 6, 2003 and is headquartered in Thousand Oaks, CA. | Biotechnology | Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO | |
| AVADEL PHARMACEUTICALS PLC | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | |
| FIVE PRIME THERAPEUTICS, INC. | Biotechnology | General Counsel Chief Executive Officer | |
| Yale School of Medicine | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Doctorate Degree | |
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals LLC
 Wyeth Pharmaceuticals LLC Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Wyeth Pharmaceuticals LLC develops pharmaceutical, biotechnology and vaccine technologies. The company was registered on May 5, 2003 and is headquartered in Collegeville, PA. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director of Finance/CFO Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Vivace Therapeutics, Inc.
 Vivace Therapeutics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Vivace Therapeutics, Inc. discovers and develops novel cancer drug. The company was founded by Shuang Qiao in 2014 and is headquartered in San Mateo, CA. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Merck Animal Health
 Merck Animal Health Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Merck Animal Health develops, manufactures and markets a range of veterinary medicines and services. It offers products for the prevention, treatment and control of diseases in farm and companion animal species. The firm provides veterinary pharmaceuticals, vaccines and health management solutions, farmers, pet owners and governments worldwide. The company was founded by Wim Hendrix in 1949 and is headquartered in Boxmeer, the Netherlands. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | President Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | |
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
 PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC provides assurance, tax and advisory services. Its services include audit and assurance, consulting, deals, human resources, legal, tax, and family business. The firm also offers accountability, risk management, structuring, mergers and acquisitions, and performance and process improvement. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
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 | |
Corixa Corp.
 Corixa Corp. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Corixa Corp. operates as a biopharmaceutical company. It develops and manufactures oncology and immunology products. The firm offers vaccines, immunotherapeutic, monoclonal antibody-based therapeutics, adjuvant and antigen delivery systems, toxin-conjugated, and antigen-specific diagnostic products. The company was founded by Steven H. Gillis and Mark McDade in 1994 and is headquartered in Hamilton, MT. | Biotechnology | Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO | |
| Princeton University | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Doctorate Degree | |
| The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| JOHNSON & JOHNSON | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | |
| Stanford University | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Masters Business Admin | |
| Yale University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Protagonist Pty Ltd.
 Protagonist Pty Ltd. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Protagonist Pty Ltd. operates as a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company. Its proprietary technology platform focused on discovering and developing peptide-based new chemical entities to address significant unmet medical needs. The company was founded on September 19, 2001 and is headquartered in Brisbane, Australia. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| GOSSAMER BIO, INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Chief Executive Officer Director of Finance/CFO |
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International
| United States | 44 |
| Germany | 2 |
| India | 2 |
| China | 2 |
| Ireland | 2 |
Sectoral
| Health Technology | 24 |
| Consumer Services | 18 |
| Commercial Services | 6 |
| Health Services | 3 |
| Government | 2 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 449 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 288 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 142 |
| Chairman | 94 |
| President | 89 |
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| Harry R. Jacobson | 46 |
| David Parkinson | 31 |
| Roger Pomerantz | 30 |
| Fred Hassan | 29 |
| Samuel Saks | 28 |
| Timothy Shannon | 28 |
| Caroline Dorsa | 27 |
| Faheem Hasnain | 27 |
| Cuong Viet Do | 27 |
| Bridgette Heller | 26 |
| Stefan Oschmann | 23 |
| Lewis Williams | 23 |
| William N. Kelley | 22 |
| Thomas Shenk | 21 |
| D. Gilliland | 21 |
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