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Donald G.
Payan was the founder of Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (founded in 1996) and Khepri Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (founded in 1992), where he held the titles of Director, EVP, President-Discovery & Research and Chief Scientific Officer & Executive VP, respectively.
He was also a former Director at Sana Biotechnology, Inc. and a former Vice President at Axys Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (1995-1996).
Additionally, he was a Member at Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Inc. and a Professor at The University of California, San Francisco.
Dr. Payan received his undergraduate and doctorate degrees from Stanford University.
Former positions of Donald G. Payan
Companies | Position | End |
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RIGEL PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. | Founder | 15/09/2016 |
Axys Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Axys Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Axys Pharmaceuticals, Inc. engages in the development of integrated drugs. The company is headquartered in South San Francisco, CA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/05/1996 |
Khepri Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Khepri Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Quest Diagnostics, Inc., Khepri Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a developer of pharmaceutical products. The company is based in South San Francisco, CA. The company was founded by Donald G. Payan. Khepri Pharmaceuticals was acquired by Arris Pharmaceutical Corp. on December 26, 1995 for $33.40 million. | Founder | 01/12/1995 |
SANA BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC. | Director/Board Member | - |
Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Inc.
Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Inc. engages in the provision of biomedical research services and science education programs. It funds grants to both institutions and individuals in support of a wide range of science and research-related initiatives, including precollege and undergraduate science education, pre- and post-doctoral research fellowships, and international research activities. The company was founded by Howard R. Hughes in 1953 and is headquartered in Chevy Chase, MD. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of Donald G. Payan
Stanford University | Doctorate Degree |
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Linked companies
Listed companies | 2 |
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RIGEL PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. | Health Technology |
SANA BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC. | Health Technology |
Private companies | 3 |
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Axys Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Axys Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Axys Pharmaceuticals, Inc. engages in the development of integrated drugs. The company is headquartered in South San Francisco, CA. | Health Technology |
Khepri Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Khepri Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Quest Diagnostics, Inc., Khepri Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a developer of pharmaceutical products. The company is based in South San Francisco, CA. The company was founded by Donald G. Payan. Khepri Pharmaceuticals was acquired by Arris Pharmaceutical Corp. on December 26, 1995 for $33.40 million. | Commercial Services |
Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Inc.
Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Inc. engages in the provision of biomedical research services and science education programs. It funds grants to both institutions and individuals in support of a wide range of science and research-related initiatives, including precollege and undergraduate science education, pre- and post-doctoral research fellowships, and international research activities. The company was founded by Howard R. Hughes in 1953 and is headquartered in Chevy Chase, MD. | Miscellaneous |
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