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Stephen B. Howell was the founder of Targa Pharmaceuticals (founded in 2003) and DepoTech Corp.
(founded in 1989) where he holds the titles of Medical Director and Chairman respectively.
Dr. Howell is also the founder of Beacon Laboratories, Inc. Dr. Howell's current job(s) include being a Director at Splash Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Director-Cancer Pharmacology Program at The UC San Diego Cancer Center Foundation (since 2006), a Professor at the University of California San Diego (since 2011), and a Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, Inc. and the American Association for Cancer Research.
Dr. Howell's former job(s) include being the Chief Executive Officer & Medical Consultant at Targa Therapeutics Corp.
(2002-2009), a Director at Matrix Pharmaceutical, Inc. (2000-2002), an Independent Director at Abeona Therapeutics, Inc. (2011-2020), a Director at Repros Therapeutics, Inc., an Associate Director-Moores Cancer Clinical Research at UC San Diego Health System, and the Chief Medical Officer at Aptose Biosciences, Inc. (2014-2020).
Dr. Howell's education includes an undergraduate degree from The University of Chicago and a doctorate from Harvard Medical School.
Stephen B. Howell active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
University of California San Diego
University of California San Diego Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/01/1977 |
Splash Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Splash Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Manufactures and develops pharmaceutical products | Director/Board Member | - |
American Association for Cancer Research
American Association for Cancer Research Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in research, education, communication and collaboration to prevent and cure cancer | Corporate Officer/Principal | 10/06/2009 |
American Society of Clinical Oncology, Inc.
American Society of Clinical Oncology, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides cancer treatment services | Corporate Officer/Principal | 10/06/2009 |
Targa Pharmaceuticals | Founder | 17/05/2010 |
The UC San Diego Cancer Center Foundation
The UC San Diego Cancer Center Foundation Real Estate DevelopmentFinance The company is based in La Jolla, CA. The company sponsors 24 NCAA Division I intercollegiate sports teams, competing primarily in the Big West Conference with plans to join the conference in 2027. The athletics program emphasizes scholar-athlete development, combining rigorous academic standards with competitive sports, supported by resources such as academic tutoring, career services, leadership development, and athletic performance programs. The university provides information on team rosters, schedules, coaching staff, news, ticketing, and community engagement initiatives across various sports including baseball, basketball, soccer, swimming, and tennis. It also highlights equity and inclusion efforts, alumni relations, corporate partnerships, and fundraising through the Triton Athletic Fund. The UC San Diego Cancer Center Foundation was founded in 1960. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/01/2006 |
Former positions of Stephen B. Howell
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| ABEONA THERAPEUTICS INC. | Director/Board Member | 27/09/2020 |
| APTOSE BIOSCIENCES INC. | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | 01/01/2020 |
| REPROS THERAPEUTICS INC | Director/Board Member | 01/10/2009 |
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| Private companies | 16 |
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Matrix Pharmaceutical, Inc.
Matrix Pharmaceutical, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Researches and develops pharmaceutical products | Health Technology |
Abeona Therapeutics, Inc.
Abeona Therapeutics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops and commercializes cell and gene therapies for life-threatening rare genetic diseases | Health Technology |
DepoTech Corp.
DepoTech Corp. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops and manufactures sustained-release therapeutic products | Health Technology |
Repros Therapeutics, Inc.
Repros Therapeutics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Operates as a biopharmaceutical company that develops drugs to treat hormonal and reproductive system disorders | Health Technology |
Aptose Biosciences, Inc.
Aptose Biosciences, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Discovers, research and develops anticancer therapies with high safety profiles | Health Technology |
Splash Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Splash Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Manufactures and develops pharmaceutical products | Health Technology |
Targa Therapeutics Corp.
Targa Therapeutics Corp. Medical DistributorsDistribution Services Develops anti cancer targeted therapeutics and drug components | Distribution Services |
Beacon Laboratories, Inc.
Beacon Laboratories, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Manufactures electrosurgery products | Health Technology |
The University of Chicago
The University of Chicago Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
University of California San Diego
University of California San Diego Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
American Society of Clinical Oncology, Inc.
American Society of Clinical Oncology, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides cancer treatment services | Health Services |
American Association for Cancer Research
American Association for Cancer Research Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in research, education, communication and collaboration to prevent and cure cancer | Commercial Services |
Targa Pharmaceuticals | |
Harvard Medical School
Harvard Medical School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
The UC San Diego Cancer Center Foundation
The UC San Diego Cancer Center Foundation Real Estate DevelopmentFinance The company is based in La Jolla, CA. The company sponsors 24 NCAA Division I intercollegiate sports teams, competing primarily in the Big West Conference with plans to join the conference in 2027. The athletics program emphasizes scholar-athlete development, combining rigorous academic standards with competitive sports, supported by resources such as academic tutoring, career services, leadership development, and athletic performance programs. The university provides information on team rosters, schedules, coaching staff, news, ticketing, and community engagement initiatives across various sports including baseball, basketball, soccer, swimming, and tennis. It also highlights equity and inclusion efforts, alumni relations, corporate partnerships, and fundraising through the Triton Athletic Fund. The UC San Diego Cancer Center Foundation was founded in 1960. | Finance |
UC San Diego Health System
UC San Diego Health System Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Operates as a hospital, primary care and health center | Health Services |
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