William Rice

Chairman at

Cylene Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

67 year

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William G.
Rice was the founder of Achillion Pharmaceuticals, Inc., founded in 1998, where the titles held included President, Chief Executive Officer & Director from 1998 to 2003.
The current job is Chairman at Cylene Pharmaceuticals, Inc. since 2013.
Former jobs include Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer at Aptose Biosciences, Inc. from 2013 to 2022; Independent Director at Oncolytics Biotech, Inc. from 2015 to 2021; Member-Pediatric Hematology & Oncology at Emory University School of Medicine from 1989 to 1992; and Senior Scientist & Head-Drug Mechanism Lab at Frederick National Laboratory For Cancer Research from 1992 to 1998.
Education includes a doctorate from Emory University, conferred in 1986.

William Rice active positions

Companies	Position	Start
Cylene Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Cylene Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Discovers, develops and commercializes small molecule drugs	Chairman	28/09/2010

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Former positions of William Rice

Companies	Position	End
APTOSE BIOSCIENCES INC.	Chief Executive Officer	30/06/2026
ONCOLYTICS BIOTECH INC.	Director/Board Member	01/01/2021
ACHILLION PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.	Founder	01/08/2003
Frederick National Laboratory For Cancer Research Frederick National Laboratory For Cancer Research Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research operates as a federally funded biomedical research institution dedicated to advancing understanding and treatment of cancer, AIDS, and infectious diseases. Frederick National Laboratory provides technical services such as HIV/SIV testing, HPV genotyping, antibody characterization, and nanomedicine studies, and offers training and educational modules to enhance research capacity. The company is based in Frederick. The laboratory offers specialized research programs and cores in areas such as basic science, cancer research technology, vaccine and immunity, molecular immunology, retroviral pathogenesis, bioinformatics, computational science, and clinical research. It integrates fundamental, translational, and clinical research with advanced technological capabilities including molecular diagnostics, nanotechnology characterization, cryo-electron microscopy, and multi-modality small animal imaging. The laboratory supports innovation through initiatives like the RAS Initiative and the Center for Innovation and Strategic Partnerships, fostering technology development, patents, and collaborations. Its bioinformatics directorate leverages artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced computing to analyze genomics, proteomics, and imaging data, supporting nationwide biomedical research efforts. The American company is ultimately controlled by the Government of the United States of America.	Corporate Officer/Principal	01/01/1998
Emory University School of Medicine Emory University School of Medicine Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Corporate Officer/Principal	01/01/1992

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Aptose Biosciences, Inc. Aptose Biosciences, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Discovers, research and develops anticancer therapies with high safety profiles	Health Technology
Oncolytics Biotech, Inc. Oncolytics Biotech, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Discovers and develops pharmaceutical products for the treatment of cancers	Health Technology
Cylene Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Cylene Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Discovers, develops and commercializes small molecule drugs	Health Technology
Achillion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Achillion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Discovers, develops and commercializes treatments for infectious diseases	Health Technology
Emory University Emory University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Emory University School of Medicine Emory University School of Medicine Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Frederick National Laboratory For Cancer Research Frederick National Laboratory For Cancer Research Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research operates as a federally funded biomedical research institution dedicated to advancing understanding and treatment of cancer, AIDS, and infectious diseases. Frederick National Laboratory provides technical services such as HIV/SIV testing, HPV genotyping, antibody characterization, and nanomedicine studies, and offers training and educational modules to enhance research capacity. The company is based in Frederick. The laboratory offers specialized research programs and cores in areas such as basic science, cancer research technology, vaccine and immunity, molecular immunology, retroviral pathogenesis, bioinformatics, computational science, and clinical research. It integrates fundamental, translational, and clinical research with advanced technological capabilities including molecular diagnostics, nanotechnology characterization, cryo-electron microscopy, and multi-modality small animal imaging. The laboratory supports innovation through initiatives like the RAS Initiative and the Center for Innovation and Strategic Partnerships, fostering technology development, patents, and collaborations. Its bioinformatics directorate leverages artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced computing to analyze genomics, proteomics, and imaging data, supporting nationwide biomedical research efforts. The American company is ultimately controlled by the Government of the United States of America.	Electronic Technology