Ian John Massey
Director/Board Member at ImStar Therapeutics, Inc.
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Ian John Massey was the founder of Synosia Therapeutics, Inc. (founded in 2006) where he held the title of President & Chief Executive Officer from 2006 to 2011.
He is currently a Director at ImStar Therapeutics, Inc. and GABA Therapeutics, Inc. Dr. Massey's former positions include being the President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at StemCells, Inc. from 2015 to 2016, an Independent Director at QLT, Inc. from 2006 to 2012, and the President-US Operations & Chief Operating Officer at Biotie Therapies Oy from 2011 to 2013.
He also held the position of Senior VP, Head-Research & Preclinical Development at Roche Palo Alto LLC from 1995 to 2006.
Dr. Massey obtained a doctorate degree from the University of Oxford in 1975.
Ian John Massey active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
ImStar Therapeutics, Inc.
 ImStar Therapeutics, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology ImStar Therapeutics, Inc. develops therapies for ALS and neurodegenerative disease. The firm's lead drug candidate is IMS-088, a small-molecule compound currently in preclinical development. It is studying compounds directed at a proprietary new therapeutic target for ALS called TANA. The company was founded by Daniel J. Wattier and Jean-Pierre Julien in 2012 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Director/Board Member | - |
GABA Therapeutics, Inc.
 GABA Therapeutics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Gaba Therapeutics, Inc. is biotechnology company. It develops its compound GRX-917 for anxiety, depression and a broad range of neurological disorders. The company is headquartered in Newport Beach, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Ian John Massey
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|---|---|---|
StemCells, Inc.
 StemCells, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology StemCells, Inc. engages in the research, development and commercialization of stem cell therapeutics and related tools and technologies for academia and industry. The company is focused on developing and commercializing stem and progenitor cells as the basis for novel therapeutics and therapies; and cells and related tools and technologies to enable stem cell-based research and drug discovery and development. StemCells research and development efforts are focused on identifying and developing stem and progenitor cells as potential therapeutic agents. The company was founded by David J. Anderson and Fred H. Gage in August 1988 and is headquartered in Newark, CA. | Chief Executive Officer | 15/08/2016 |
QLT, Inc.
 QLT, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services QLT, Inc. is a biotechnology company, which engages in the development and commercialization of innovative ocular products that address the unmet medical needs of patients and clinicians worldwide. It also focuses on developing synthetic retinoid program for the treatment of certain inherited retinal diseases. The company was founded by Julia G. Levy and John C. Brown on February 3, 1981 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Director/Board Member | 04/06/2012 |
Roche Palo Alto LLC
 Roche Palo Alto LLC Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Roche Palo Alto LLC discovers and develops medicines. Its medicines are used for the treatment of central nervous system, inflammation, metabolism, oncology, and virology diseases. The company was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA. | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | 01/01/2006 |
| BIOTIE THERAPIES CORP | Chief Operating Officer | - |
Synosia Therapeutics, Inc.
 Synosia Therapeutics, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Synosia Therapeutics, Inc. used to develop products for unmet medical needs in psychiatry and neurology. The company was founded in December 2005 and was headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Founder | - |
Training of Ian John Massey
| University of Oxford | Doctorate Degree |
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| Private companies | 8 |
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StemCells, Inc.
StemCells, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology StemCells, Inc. engages in the research, development and commercialization of stem cell therapeutics and related tools and technologies for academia and industry. The company is focused on developing and commercializing stem and progenitor cells as the basis for novel therapeutics and therapies; and cells and related tools and technologies to enable stem cell-based research and drug discovery and development. StemCells research and development efforts are focused on identifying and developing stem and progenitor cells as potential therapeutic agents. The company was founded by David J. Anderson and Fred H. Gage in August 1988 and is headquartered in Newark, CA. | Health Technology |
QLT, Inc.
QLT, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services QLT, Inc. is a biotechnology company, which engages in the development and commercialization of innovative ocular products that address the unmet medical needs of patients and clinicians worldwide. It also focuses on developing synthetic retinoid program for the treatment of certain inherited retinal diseases. The company was founded by Julia G. Levy and John C. Brown on February 3, 1981 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Commercial Services |
Biotie Therapies Oy
 Biotie Therapies Oy Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Biotie Therapies Oy engages in the research, development, and commercialization of pharmaceutical products. The company was founded by Markku Tapani Jalkanen and Sirpa Tuulikki Jalkanen in June 1992 and is headquartered in Helsinki, Finland. | Health Technology |
Roche Palo Alto LLC
Roche Palo Alto LLC Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Roche Palo Alto LLC discovers and develops medicines. Its medicines are used for the treatment of central nervous system, inflammation, metabolism, oncology, and virology diseases. The company was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA. | Health Technology |
Syntex Research Centre
 Syntex Research Centre Pharmaceuticals: OtherHealth Technology Syntex Research Centre is a British company that provides pharmaceutical products. Syntex Research Centre was acquired by Quintiles Scotland Ltd on February 01, 1995 for $20.68 million. | Health Technology |
Synosia Therapeutics, Inc.
Synosia Therapeutics, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Synosia Therapeutics, Inc. used to develop products for unmet medical needs in psychiatry and neurology. The company was founded in December 2005 and was headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Health Technology |
GABA Therapeutics, Inc.
GABA Therapeutics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Gaba Therapeutics, Inc. is biotechnology company. It develops its compound GRX-917 for anxiety, depression and a broad range of neurological disorders. The company is headquartered in Newport Beach, CA. | Health Technology |
ImStar Therapeutics, Inc.
ImStar Therapeutics, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology ImStar Therapeutics, Inc. develops therapies for ALS and neurodegenerative disease. The firm's lead drug candidate is IMS-088, a small-molecule compound currently in preclinical development. It is studying compounds directed at a proprietary new therapeutic target for ALS called TANA. The company was founded by Daniel J. Wattier and Jean-Pierre Julien in 2012 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Health Technology |
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