Network origin in Carol C. Grundfest first degree
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Cell Genesys, Inc.
 Cell Genesys, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Cell Genesys is a development-stage biotechnology firm focuses on gene-modification technologies to treat cancer. The company's lead product technology is its GVAX vaccine platform. Cell Genesys is working on GVAX vaccines for lung, prostate, and pancreatic cancer, as well as for leukemia and multiple myeloma, another blood cancer. Its oncolytic viral therapy platform uses specially engineered adenoviruses (such as the common cold) to kill cancer cells; the firm's lead candidate from this platform targets prostate cancer.
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| Extinct | Pharmaceuticals: Major | 28 |
Systemix, Inc.
 Systemix, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Systemix, Inc. develops cell-based gene therapies for diseases. The company is based in Palo Alto, CA. The company was founded by Irving L. Weissman, Leroy E. Hood. Systemix was acquired by Novartis AG on February 14, 1997 for $75.90 million.
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| Extinct | Medical/Nursing Services | 6 |
Genetic Therapy, Inc.
 Genetic Therapy, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Genetic Therapy, Inc. develops human gene therapy products for the treatment of genetic and acquired diseases. The company also conducts research on human gene development. Genetic Therapy was founded by M. James Barrett in May 1986 and is headquartered in Gaithersburg, MD.
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| Subsidiary | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 3 |
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.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Pharmaceuticals: Major | 1 |
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Companies connected to Carol C. Grundfest via their personal network
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|---|---|---|---|
| The University of California, San Francisco | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Graduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
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 | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
Ceregene, Inc.
 Ceregene, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Ceregene, Inc. develops pharmaceutical products for neurodegenerative disorders. The company was founded in January 2001 and it is headquartered in Richmond, CA. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member Founder Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
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 Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Dartmouth College | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Doctorate Degree | |
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 Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| ALZA CORPORATION | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
American Philosophical Society
 American Philosophical Society Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The American Philosophical Society is an organization that hosts biannual general meetings for its members, families, and distinguished guests. The non-profit company is based in Philadelphia, PA. The meetings cater to the diverse interests and expertise of attendees and provide a unique opportunity to indulge the audience’s breadth of intellectual curiosity. The society has an exceptional collection of over 13 million manuscripts, objects, books, images, and works of art covering various topics such as early and revolutionary history, natural history, Indian linguistics and culture, nuclear physics, computer development, medical science, genetics and eugenics, and the development of cultural anthropology. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
SEQUUS Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 SEQUUS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology SEQUUS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is based in Menlo Park, CA. Part of Johnson & Johnson, SEQUUS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a company that markets lipid-based biopharmaceutical products mainly to treat cancer and infectious diseases. SEQUUS Pharmaceuticals was acquired by ALZA Corp., part of Johnson & Johnson from June 22, 2001 on March 16, 1999 for $658.03 million. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | |
| RIGEL PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
| SANGAMO THERAPEUTICS, INC. | Biotechnology | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer General Counsel | |
| Stanford University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
Cellerant Therapeutics, Inc.
 Cellerant Therapeutics, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Cellerant Therapeutics, Inc. develops stem cell-based cellular and antibody therapeutics for blood disorders and cancer. The firm focuses on curative therapies for seriously ill patients and is developing a cell-based medicine as a treatment for chemotherapy and radiation-induced neutropenia as well as for Acute Radiation Syndrome. The company was founded by Irving L. Weissman in 2003 and is headquartered in San Carlos, CA. | Medical Specialties | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB COMPANY | Pharmaceuticals: Major | General Counsel Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Harvard Medical School | College/University | Doctorate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| University of California, Berkeley | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
| ELI LILLY AND COMPANY | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| University of Michigan | College/University | Masters Business Admin Doctorate Degree | |
| ANI PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. | Biotechnology | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Harvard Business School | College/University | Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
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 | Chairman Chief Executive Officer | |
| VIROPRO INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Chief Executive Officer | |
| Sandoz Pharmaceuticals Corp. | General Counsel | ||
| ARROWHEAD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. | Biotechnology | Director/Board Member | |
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 | General Counsel | |
| SOLENO THERAPEUTICS, INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | President | |
| University of Wisconsin | College/University | Doctorate Degree | |
| GAMIDA CELL LTD. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member | |
Bay City Capital LLC
 Bay City Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Bay City Capital LLC (Bay City Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 1997 by Fred Craves, John Diekman, and Thomas Pritzker. The firm is headquartered in California, United States. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor | |
| NOVARTIS AG | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| PONIARD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. | Biotechnology | Chief Executive Officer | |
| Extropy Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | Chief Executive Officer | ||
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp.
 Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. develops, manufactures, and markets prescription drugs. It manufactures and markets prescription drugs used to treat a number of diseases and conditions including cardiovascular, dermatological, central nervous system, bone disease, cancer, organ transplantation, psychiatry, infectious disease, and respiratory. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in East Hanover, NJ. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| University of Guelph | College/University | Doctorate Degree | |
| XENO TRANSPLANTS CORPORATION | Biotechnology | Chairman | |
| PMV PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Founder | |
BioTransplant, Inc.
 BioTransplant, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology BioTransplant, Inc. is a life science company. The company discovers, develops and commercializes therapeutics, therapeutic devices and therapeutic regimens designed to suppress undesired immune responses and enhance the body's ability to accept donor cells, tissues and organs. The company was founded on March 20, 1990 and is headquartered in Charlestown, MA. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member | |
AVITA Medical Pty Ltd.
 AVITA Medical Pty Ltd. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Avita Medical Ltd. engages in the development and distribution of regenerative and respiratory medicine and treatments. It operates through the following segments: Asia Pacific, Europe, and Americas. The Asia Pacific, Europe, and Americas segments involve in the sale of RECELL Devices. The company is headquartered in Valencia, CA. | Biotechnology | Chief Executive Officer |
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International
| United States | 48 |
| Canada | 3 |
| Switzerland | 2 |
Sectoral
| Health Technology | 31 |
| Consumer Services | 10 |
| Commercial Services | 6 |
| Technology Services | 3 |
| Electronic Technology | 2 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 111 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 83 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 44 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 29 |
| Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | 25 |
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| Sharon Tetlow | 21 |
| Thomas Shenk | 21 |
| John T. Potts | 18 |
| Kristen Hege | 17 |
| Inder Mohan Verma | 17 |
| Dennis L. Winger | 15 |
| Rachel King | 14 |
| Natalie Sacks | 13 |
| David Warren Carter | 13 |
| Eugene L. Step | 12 |
| Marc Belsky | 11 |
| John J. Schembri | 10 |
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