Abraham Sofaer

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American Friends of Koret Israel

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Abraham D.
Sofaer is currently the Vice Chairman at The National Jazz Museum in Harlem.
He is also an Independent Director at Gen-Probe, Inc. and a Director at IntelliGeneScan, Inc., Koret Foundation, 3L&T, Inc., NTI, Inc., Proactive Diagnostics, Zact, Inc., and American Friends of Koret Israel.
In the past, Mr. Sofaer served as a Director at Neurobiological Technologies, Inc. from 1997 to 2009 and as an Independent Director at Rambus, Inc. from 2005 to 2013.
He was also a Senior Advisor at Security Technology Ventures LLC, a Professor at The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York from 1969 to 1979, a Member-International Advisory Committee at Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., a Partner at Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP from 1990 to 1994, the Chief Editor at New York University, and the Chief Legal Adviser at the US Department of State (District of Columbia) from 1985 to 1990.
Additionally, he served as an Advisor at Prime Movers Lab LLC.
Mr. Sofaer completed his undergraduate degree at Yeshiva University in 1962 and his graduate degree at New York University School of Law in 1965.

Abraham Sofaer active positions

Companies	Position	Start
Gen-Probe, Inc. Gen-Probe, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops, manufactures and markets nucleic acid probe-based products for clinical diagnosis	Director/Board Member	01/08/2002
3L&T, Inc. 3L&T, Inc. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Manufactures corrosion resistance, mechanical damage and abrasion protection chemicals for industrial equipment	Director/Board Member	-
IntelliGeneScan, Inc. IntelliGeneScan, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Provides diagnostic tests and research for the detection of colon cancer	Director/Board Member	-
Koret Foundation Koret Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Functions as a foundation or endowment	Director/Board Member	-
The National Jazz Museum in Harlem The National Jazz Museum in Harlem The National Jazz Museum in Harlem is dedicated to preserving, promoting, and celebrating Harlem's jazz heritage. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY. The museum offers a range of programs including live jazz concerts, digital exhibits, and educational workshops. Its exhibits feature archival materials such as live radio broadcasts from the 1930s and 1940s, artist retrospectives, and oral histories that highlight jazz’s influence and cultural significance. The museum provides free and low-cost workshops, performances, and events for students, including those from Title I schools, and engages learners of all ages through hands-on activities, virtual field trips, and interactive explorations of jazz history and improvisation. The museum is open to the public several days a week and offers private tours, school field trips, and event space rentals.	Director/Board Member	19/12/2011
American Friends of Koret Israel	President	-
Proactive Diagnostics Proactive Diagnostics Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Manufactures medical devices	Director/Board Member	-
Zact, Inc. Zact, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides financial services	Director/Board Member	19/05/2022

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Former positions of Abraham Sofaer

Companies	Position	End
RAMBUS INC.	Director/Board Member	25/04/2013
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Neurobiological Technologies, Inc. Neurobiological Technologies, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Manufactures biological products	Health Technology
Rambus, Inc. Rambus, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Develops semiconductor memory architectures	Electronic Technology
Gen-Probe, Inc. Gen-Probe, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops, manufactures and markets nucleic acid probe-based products for clinical diagnosis	Health Technology
Security Technology Ventures LLC Security Technology Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Security Technology Ventures works with major US corporations and government agencies that focus on Homeland Security. The firm invests in companies involved in surveillance, secure communications, bomb and bio-agent detection, biometrics and security infrastructure. Security Technology Ventures seeks to accelerate innovation and customer procurement of promising security solutions and to provide venture capital for companies seeking rapid implementation of dual use security technologies	Finance
IntelliGeneScan, Inc. IntelliGeneScan, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Provides diagnostic tests and research for the detection of colon cancer	Health Technology
The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Operates as a holding company whose subsidiaries manufactures & sells pharmaceutical products	Health Technology
Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an international law firm	Commercial Services
New York University New York University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Yeshiva University Yeshiva University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
US Department of State (District of columbia) US Department of State (District of columbia) General GovernmentGovernment Governmental department	Government
Koret Foundation Koret Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Functions as a foundation or endowment	Miscellaneous
3L&T, Inc. 3L&T, Inc. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Manufactures corrosion resistance, mechanical damage and abrasion protection chemicals for industrial equipment	Process Industries
The National Jazz Museum in Harlem The National Jazz Museum in Harlem The National Jazz Museum in Harlem is dedicated to preserving, promoting, and celebrating Harlem's jazz heritage. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY. The museum offers a range of programs including live jazz concerts, digital exhibits, and educational workshops. Its exhibits feature archival materials such as live radio broadcasts from the 1930s and 1940s, artist retrospectives, and oral histories that highlight jazz’s influence and cultural significance. The museum provides free and low-cost workshops, performances, and events for students, including those from Title I schools, and engages learners of all ages through hands-on activities, virtual field trips, and interactive explorations of jazz history and improvisation. The museum is open to the public several days a week and offers private tours, school field trips, and event space rentals.
American Friends of Koret Israel
NTI, Inc. NTI, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in researching and developing human performance assistance	Commercial Services
Proactive Diagnostics Proactive Diagnostics Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Manufactures medical devices	Health Technology
New York University School of Law New York University School of Law Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Zact, Inc. Zact, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides financial services	Finance
Prime Movers Lab LLC Prime Movers Lab LLC Investment ManagersFinance Prime Movers Lab invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses across a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for early stage transactions.	Finance