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John Wayne Cowens worked as Head-Senior Product Development & Clinical Affairs at Chiron Corp., Oncology Consultant at Scios, Inc. and Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Principal at Sirna Therapeutics, Inc., Vice President-Clinical Oncology at Genomic Health, Inc., and Chief Medical Officer at NanoString Technologies, Inc. He received his undergraduate degree from Xavier University, graduate degree from Northwestern University, and doctorate from The Johns Hopkins University.
Former positions of John Wayne Cowens
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| NS WIND DOWN CO., INC. | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | 27/08/2014 |
IDEC Pharmaceuticals Corp.
 IDEC Pharmaceuticals Corp. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology IDEC Pharmaceuticals Corp. used to develop and commercialize targeted immunotherapies for the treatment of cancer and autoimmune diseases. The company’s products used to act chiefly through immune system mechanisms, exerting their effect by binding to specific, readily targeted immune cells in the patient’s blood or lymphatic system. The company was headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Chiron Corp.
 Chiron Corp. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Chiron Corp. provides nucleic acid test for blood screening. Its products include tigris system, target capture system, reagent preparation incubator, and many more. The company was founded in 1981 by William J. Rutter, Edward E. Penhoet & Pablo Valenzuela and is headquartered in Emeryville, CA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| LIGAND PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Scios, Inc.
 Scios, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Scios Inc. developed, manufactured, and commercialized pharmaceuticals for conditions such as cardiovascular and inflammatory diseases. The company was founded in 1981 and was headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of John Wayne Cowens
| Xavier University | Undergraduate Degree |
| Northwestern University | Graduate Degree |
| The Johns Hopkins University | Doctorate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 2 |
|---|---|
| LIGAND PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED | Health Technology |
| NS WIND DOWN CO., INC. | Health Technology |
| Private companies | 5 |
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Genomic Health, Inc.
 Genomic Health, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Genomic Health, Inc. engages in the provision of genomic-based diagnostic tests. Its tests analyze the underlying biology of cancers, allowing physicians and patients to make individualized treatment decisions. The firm uses a platform which translates a massive amount of clinical and genomic data into clinically actionable results for treatment planning. The company was founded by Patrick F. Terry, Joffre B. Baker, Randal W. Scott, and Steven Shak in August 2000 and is headquartered in Redwood City, CA. | Health Technology |
Sirna Therapeutics, Inc.
 Sirna Therapeutics, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Sirna Therapeutics, Inc. creates potent and stable siRNA compounds that are delivered into human cells resulting in the silencing of genes and viruses responsible for human diseases. The firm creates RNAi- based therapies to treat patients. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Commercial Services |
Scios, Inc.
Scios, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Scios Inc. developed, manufactured, and commercialized pharmaceuticals for conditions such as cardiovascular and inflammatory diseases. The company was founded in 1981 and was headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA. | Health Technology |
Chiron Corp.
Chiron Corp. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Chiron Corp. provides nucleic acid test for blood screening. Its products include tigris system, target capture system, reagent preparation incubator, and many more. The company was founded in 1981 by William J. Rutter, Edward E. Penhoet & Pablo Valenzuela and is headquartered in Emeryville, CA. | Health Technology |
IDEC Pharmaceuticals Corp.
IDEC Pharmaceuticals Corp. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology IDEC Pharmaceuticals Corp. used to develop and commercialize targeted immunotherapies for the treatment of cancer and autoimmune diseases. The company’s products used to act chiefly through immune system mechanisms, exerting their effect by binding to specific, readily targeted immune cells in the patient’s blood or lymphatic system. The company was headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Health Technology |
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