Melinda Griffith
Corporate Officer/Principal at The Parker Institute For Cancer Immunotherapy
Profile
Melinda Griffith is currently the Chief Legal Counsel & VP-Strategic Alliances at The Parker Institute For Cancer Immunotherapy.
She previously worked as Chairman at The Thrive Networks, Inc. (New York), Director-Legal Affairs at Axys Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Secretary, Vice President & General Counsel at Genelabs Technologies, Inc., Senior VP-Licensing & Law at Roche Molecular Systems, Inc., and held various other legal positions at OncoCyte Corp., The California Clinical Laboratory Association, Clarient, Inc., CardioDx, Inc., Tethys Bioscience, Inc., BMC Partners LLP, and Cetus Corp.
She received her undergraduate degree from the University of California, Berkeley and her graduate degree from the University of California, Hastings.
Melinda Griffith active positions
Companies | Position | Start |
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The Parker Institute For Cancer Immunotherapy
The Parker Institute For Cancer Immunotherapy Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy is a research organization that aims to accelerate the development of breakthrough immune therapies to turn all cancers into curable diseases. The Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy is based in San Francisco, CA. The private company conducts clinical trials to tackle the toughest cancers and answer the hardest questions in immunotherapy. The institute coordinates cancer research efforts between the best scientists, clinicians, and partners in the industry. The company has legal experts who help their researchers navigate the intellectual property process and turn their cancer immunotherapy discoveries into treatments. It was founded by Sean N. Parker, Adam Kolom, Michael Polansky. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/01/2016 |
Former positions of Melinda Griffith
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CARDIODX INC | General Counsel | 01/01/2015 |
Clarient, Inc.
Clarient, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Clarient, Inc. provides cancer diagnostic testing services. It offers oncology diagnostic testing services to community pathologists, oncologists, biopharmaceutical companies, and researchers. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Aliso Viejo, CA. | Compliance Officer | 01/01/2013 |
The California Clinical Laboratory Association
The California Clinical Laboratory Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The California Clinical Laboratory Association (CCLA) is an organization that represents both small and large laboratories. The non-profit company is based in Sacramento, CA. The association was formed in November 1976. | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2013 |
Tethys Bioscience, Inc.
Tethys Bioscience, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Tethys Bioscience was dedicated to the discovery, development and commercialization of novel biological markers biomarkers that provided a practical tool to address the growing global challenge of chronic metabolic diseases such as diabetes. By developing new tests that used protein and other blood borne biomarkers to identify people at high risk for devastating and preventable diseases, they can arm patients and physicians with knowledge they can use to help prevent disease progression. These biomarkers gave a snapshot of an individual's current risk, which may be modifiable. Their goal was to provide clinicians with an objective and convenient means to risk-stratify their patients and help them focus appropriate intervention strategies on those most likely to benefit. Their research strategies lead to sets of biomarkers that can be used to quantify the level of an individual's risk. The company had become a pioneer in the discovery, development and value creation of novel biological markers for the clinical diagnostics marketplace: The company had built expertise, created significant intellectual property, and was executing its business plan around three key areas: Biomarker Discovery, Clinical Validation and ValueCreation. It was focused upon introducing products that yield significant savings to the health care system and improve the quality of life for patients. | General Counsel | 01/01/2009 |
Genelabs Technologies, Inc.
Genelabs Technologies, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Genelabs Technologies, Inc. discovery and development of pharmaceutical products to improve human health. The company was founded by Brian D. Frenzel and Frank C. Kung in 1983 and is headquartered in Redwood, CA. | General Counsel | 01/01/1998 |
Training of Melinda Griffith
University of California, Berkeley | Undergraduate Degree |
University of California, Hastings | Graduate Degree |
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ONCOCYTE CORPORATION | Health Technology |
Private companies | 11 |
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Genelabs Technologies, Inc.
Genelabs Technologies, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Genelabs Technologies, Inc. discovery and development of pharmaceutical products to improve human health. The company was founded by Brian D. Frenzel and Frank C. Kung in 1983 and is headquartered in Redwood, CA. | Health Technology |
Clarient, Inc.
Clarient, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Clarient, Inc. provides cancer diagnostic testing services. It offers oncology diagnostic testing services to community pathologists, oncologists, biopharmaceutical companies, and researchers. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Aliso Viejo, CA. | Health Services |
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 |
CardioDx, Inc.
CardioDx, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services CardioDx, Inc. operates as a cardiovascular genomic diagnostics firm. It develops proprietary tests that improve treatment decisions and patient outcomes on coronary artery disease, cardiac arrhythmia, and heart failure. The company was founded by David L. Levison and Christopher R. Burrow in 2004 and is headquartered in Redwood, CA. | Health Services |
Tethys Bioscience, Inc.
Tethys Bioscience, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Tethys Bioscience was dedicated to the discovery, development and commercialization of novel biological markers biomarkers that provided a practical tool to address the growing global challenge of chronic metabolic diseases such as diabetes. By developing new tests that used protein and other blood borne biomarkers to identify people at high risk for devastating and preventable diseases, they can arm patients and physicians with knowledge they can use to help prevent disease progression. These biomarkers gave a snapshot of an individual's current risk, which may be modifiable. Their goal was to provide clinicians with an objective and convenient means to risk-stratify their patients and help them focus appropriate intervention strategies on those most likely to benefit. Their research strategies lead to sets of biomarkers that can be used to quantify the level of an individual's risk. The company had become a pioneer in the discovery, development and value creation of novel biological markers for the clinical diagnostics marketplace: The company had built expertise, created significant intellectual property, and was executing its business plan around three key areas: Biomarker Discovery, Clinical Validation and ValueCreation. It was focused upon introducing products that yield significant savings to the health care system and improve the quality of life for patients. | Health Technology |
BMC Partners LLP
BMC Partners LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services BMC Partners LLP provides litigation, corporate, finance, restructuring, employment and benefits, and intellectual property services in all industries. It also offers consulting and advisory services in government, investment management, and mergers and acquisitions. The company was founded on July 1, 2002 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Commercial Services |
Cetus Corp. | Health Technology |
Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.
Roche Molecular Systems, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Roche Molecular Systems, Inc. develops and produces molecular-based diagnostic tests and automated testing platforms. It specializes in oncology, virology, microbiology and blood screening tests areas. The firm's customers include researchers, physicians, patients, hospitals, laboratories and blood banks. The company is headquartered in Pleasanton, CA. | Health Services |
The Thrive Networks, Inc. (New York)
The Thrive Networks, Inc. (New York) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Thrive Networks, Inc. operates as a social services agency. It offers a wide array of programs, include residential programs, day habilitation, community outreach, child education, social habilitation, case management, behavioral health services, employment services and family support programs. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Brooklyn, NY. | Commercial Services |
The Parker Institute For Cancer Immunotherapy
The Parker Institute For Cancer Immunotherapy Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy is a research organization that aims to accelerate the development of breakthrough immune therapies to turn all cancers into curable diseases. The Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy is based in San Francisco, CA. The private company conducts clinical trials to tackle the toughest cancers and answer the hardest questions in immunotherapy. The institute coordinates cancer research efforts between the best scientists, clinicians, and partners in the industry. The company has legal experts who help their researchers navigate the intellectual property process and turn their cancer immunotherapy discoveries into treatments. It was founded by Sean N. Parker, Adam Kolom, Michael Polansky. | Commercial Services |
The California Clinical Laboratory Association
The California Clinical Laboratory Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The California Clinical Laboratory Association (CCLA) is an organization that represents both small and large laboratories. The non-profit company is based in Sacramento, CA. The association was formed in November 1976. | Commercial Services |
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