Ed Scolnick
Director/Board Member at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Ed M.
Scolnick is currently the Director at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and a Member of the National Academy of Sciences, American Academy of Arts & Sciences, and National Academy of Medicine.
He previously served as Director at EMD Millipore Corp., Renovis, Inc., Hypnion, Inc., Link Medicine Corp., and Chiasma, Inc. He was also a Director at Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. from 2008 to 2010.
Additionally, he served as Senior Vice President-Cell Biology Research at Merck & Co., Inc. from 1982 to 2002, and as President of Merck Research Laboratories Massachusetts LLC from 1982 to 2003.
He was also a Director at the US Food & Drug Administration and National Cancer Institute.
Dr. Scolnick received his undergraduate degree in 1961 and doctorate in 1965 from Harvard University.
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Ed Scolnick active positions
Companies | Position | Start |
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Director/Board Member | - |
National Academy of Sciences
![]() National Academy of Sciences Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services National Academy of Sciences operates as a private, nongovernmental institution that advises on issues related to science and technology. It provides independent, objective analysis and advice and conducts other activities to solve complex problems and inform public policy decisions. The firm also encourages education and research, recognize outstanding contributions to knowledge, and increase public understanding in matters of science. The company was founded on March 3, 1863 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
American Academy of Arts & Sciences
![]() American Academy of Arts & Sciences Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The American Academy of Arts & Sciences is an organization that honors excellence and brings together leaders. The non-profit company is based in Cambridge, MA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
National Academy of Medicine (United States)
![]() National Academy of Medicine (United States) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The National Academy of Medicine (United States) is based in Washington and is focused on improving the health and well-being of individuals through various initiatives. These initiatives include the clinician well-being collaborative, which aims to accelerate the implementation of a national plan for health workforce well-being, and the development of a code of conduct for the use of artificial intelligence in health care. The organization also provides resources to support meaningful community engagement in health and health care programs and policies. Recently, the National Academy of Medicine announced the appointment of Mandy Cohen, a member of the organization, as the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Additionally, the organization has released a publication celebrating 50 years of progress in biomedical science, health, and health care. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Former positions of Ed Scolnick
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EMD Millipore Corp.
![]() EMD Millipore Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services EMD Millipore Corp. engages in the provision of laboratory materials, technologies, and services to the life science industry. The company was founded by Jack Bush in 1954 and is headquartered in Burlington, MA. | Director/Board Member | 14/07/2010 |
ALNYLAM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 31/01/2010 |
MPM BioImpact LLC
![]() MPM BioImpact LLC Investment ManagersFinance MPM Bioimpact LLC (MPM Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 1996 by Ansbert K. Gadicke and Luke B. Evnin. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. | Private Equity Investor | 29/06/2008 |
Renovis, Inc.
![]() Renovis, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Renovis, Inc. develops pharmaceutical products. The company discovers, develops, and commercializes novel therapeutics for neurological and inflammatory diseases. It is headquartered in San Francisco, CA | Director/Board Member | 19/07/2005 |
Merck Research Laboratories Massachusetts LLC
![]() Merck Research Laboratories Massachusetts LLC Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Part of Merck & Co., Inc., Merck Research Laboratories Massachusetts LLC is a pharmaceutical company that provides free medicines and adult vaccines to qualified patients through their Merck Patient Assistance Program. The company is based in Boston, MA and is a part of Merck & Co., Inc. and its affiliates. The company also offers information about insurance coverage and financial assistance options for eligible patients. The company conducts clinical trials and provides medical information covering thousands of topics in all fields of medicine through their Merck Manuals. Additionally, they report on their commitment to operating responsibly to benefit society through their corporate responsibility program, which includes their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) report. Merck for Mothers is an initiative to create a world where no woman has to die giving life. | President | 31/12/2002 |
Training of Ed Scolnick
Harvard University | Undergraduate Degree |
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Listed companies | 2 |
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MERCK & CO., INC. | Health Technology |
ALNYLAM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. | Health Technology |
Private companies | 13 |
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Renovis, Inc.
![]() Renovis, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Renovis, Inc. develops pharmaceutical products. The company discovers, develops, and commercializes novel therapeutics for neurological and inflammatory diseases. It is headquartered in San Francisco, CA | Health Technology |
Hypnion, Inc.
![]() Hypnion, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Hypnion, Inc. discovered and developed neuroscience drugs. It focused on the development of novel therapeutics for the treatment of central nervous system disorders to serve the underserved markets of sleep and wake-alertness disorders and circadian rhythm abnormalities. The company was founded in 2000 and was headquartered in Lexington, MA. | Commercial Services |
MPM BioImpact LLC
![]() MPM BioImpact LLC Investment ManagersFinance MPM Bioimpact LLC (MPM Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 1996 by Ansbert K. Gadicke and Luke B. Evnin. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. | Finance |
McLean Hospital, Inc.
![]() McLean Hospital, Inc. Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services McLean Hospital, Inc. provides healthcare services. It offers specialized programs for the research and treatment of psychiatric and neurological illnesses, including: depression, bipolar and psychotic disorders, mood and anxiety disorders, substance abuse, geriatric mental illnesses and child adolescent psychiatric disorders. The company was founded in February, 1811 and is headquartered in Belmont, MA. | Health Services |
Chiasma, Inc.
![]() Chiasma, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Chiasma, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, which engages in the development and commercialization of oral forms of therapies that are available by injection. Its products include octreotide capsules. The company was founded by Shmuel A. Ben-Sasson and Guy Yachin in 2001 and is headquartered in Newton Center, MA. | Health Technology |
EMD Millipore Corp.
![]() EMD Millipore Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services EMD Millipore Corp. engages in the provision of laboratory materials, technologies, and services to the life science industry. The company was founded by Jack Bush in 1954 and is headquartered in Burlington, MA. | Commercial Services |
National Academy of Sciences
![]() National Academy of Sciences Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services National Academy of Sciences operates as a private, nongovernmental institution that advises on issues related to science and technology. It provides independent, objective analysis and advice and conducts other activities to solve complex problems and inform public policy decisions. The firm also encourages education and research, recognize outstanding contributions to knowledge, and increase public understanding in matters of science. The company was founded on March 3, 1863 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
Merck Research Laboratories Massachusetts LLC
![]() Merck Research Laboratories Massachusetts LLC Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Part of Merck & Co., Inc., Merck Research Laboratories Massachusetts LLC is a pharmaceutical company that provides free medicines and adult vaccines to qualified patients through their Merck Patient Assistance Program. The company is based in Boston, MA and is a part of Merck & Co., Inc. and its affiliates. The company also offers information about insurance coverage and financial assistance options for eligible patients. The company conducts clinical trials and provides medical information covering thousands of topics in all fields of medicine through their Merck Manuals. Additionally, they report on their commitment to operating responsibly to benefit society through their corporate responsibility program, which includes their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) report. Merck for Mothers is an initiative to create a world where no woman has to die giving life. | Health Technology |
American Academy of Arts & Sciences
![]() American Academy of Arts & Sciences Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The American Academy of Arts & Sciences is an organization that honors excellence and brings together leaders. The non-profit company is based in Cambridge, MA. | Commercial Services |
National Academy of Medicine (United States)
![]() National Academy of Medicine (United States) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The National Academy of Medicine (United States) is based in Washington and is focused on improving the health and well-being of individuals through various initiatives. These initiatives include the clinician well-being collaborative, which aims to accelerate the implementation of a national plan for health workforce well-being, and the development of a code of conduct for the use of artificial intelligence in health care. The organization also provides resources to support meaningful community engagement in health and health care programs and policies. Recently, the National Academy of Medicine announced the appointment of Mandy Cohen, a member of the organization, as the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Additionally, the organization has released a publication celebrating 50 years of progress in biomedical science, health, and health care. | Commercial Services |
US Food & Drug Administration
![]() US Food & Drug Administration General GovernmentGovernment US Food & Drug Administration operates agencies to protect health and human services. It protects and promotes public health through the control and supervision of food safety, tobacco products, dietary supplements, prescription and over-the-counter pharmaceutical drugs, vaccines, biopharmaceuticals, blood transfusions, medical devices, electromagnetic radiation emitting devices, cosmetics, animal foods and feed and veterinary products. The company was founded by Theodore Roosevelt and Harvey Washington Wiley on 30th June, 1906 and is headquartered in Silver Spring, MD. | Government |
National Cancer Institute
![]() National Cancer Institute Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous National Cancer Institute provides healthcare services. It specializes in different cancer treatment such as adrenocortical carcinoma, anal cancer, appendix cancer, skin cancer, breast cancer, cardiac tumors, endometrial cancer, and gallbladder cancer. The company was founded in March 1937 and is headquartered in Bethesda, MD. | Miscellaneous |
Link Medicine Corp.
![]() Link Medicine Corp. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Link Medicine Corp. develops disease modifying neurodegenerative therapies. The company was founded by Edward I. Rudman, Peter T. Lansbury, David Neafus and Adam J. Rosenberg in 2005 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | Health Technology |
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