Francis Sarena
Chief Operating Officer at Apexigen America, Inc.
Network origin in Francis Sarena first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
University of California, Berkeley
442
| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 442 |
San Francisco State University
62
| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 62 |
| Subsidiary | Biotechnology | 37 | |
| Private Company | Biotechnology | 29 | |
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.
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| Extinct | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 19 |
Abbott Biotherapeutics Corp.
 Abbott Biotherapeutics Corp. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Abbott Biotherapeutics Corp. engages in the identification and development of oncology therapeutics. The firm's products in development include Daclizumab, a monoclonal antibody in Phase IIb clinical studies that binds to the alpha chain of the interleukin-2 receptor on activated T cells; and Volociximab, a chimeric monoclonal antibody in Phase I clinical studies that inhibits the functional activity of a protein in activated endothelial cells. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Redwood City, CA.
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| Extinct | Pharmaceuticals: Major | 14 |
| Public Company | Biotechnology | 12 | |
Apexigen America, Inc.
 Apexigen America, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Apexigen America, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, which focuses on the discovery and development of innovative antibody-based therapeutics for the treatment of cancer with a focus on immuno-oncology. Its product portfolio includes humanized antibodies, targeting diseases such as cancer, inflammatory diseases and ophthalmic disease. The company was founded by Xiao Dong Yang in July 2010 and is headquartered in San Carlos, CA.
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| Subsidiary | Pharmaceuticals: Major | 12 |
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Companies connected to Francis Sarena via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMGEN INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | General Counsel Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | |
| BIOCRYST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. | Biotechnology | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB COMPANY | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Corporate Officer/Principal Sales & Marketing Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Genentech, Inc.
 Genentech, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Genentech, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets pharmaceutical products for life-threatening medical conditions. It studies various areas including oncology, immunology, neuroscience, ophthalmic diseases, microbial pathogenesis, metabolic diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and opportunistic areas. The company was founded by Herb W. Boyer and Robert A. Swanson in 1976 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, CA. | Biotechnology | Sales & Marketing General Counsel Director of Finance/CFO Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Sales & Marketing | |
| MERCK & CO., INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Corixa Corp.
 Corixa Corp. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Corixa Corp. operates as a biopharmaceutical company. It develops and manufactures oncology and immunology products. The firm offers vaccines, immunotherapeutic, monoclonal antibody-based therapeutics, adjuvant and antigen delivery systems, toxin-conjugated, and antigen-specific diagnostic products. The company was founded by Steven H. Gillis and Mark McDade in 1994 and is headquartered in Hamilton, MT. | Biotechnology | Founder Director/Board Member | |
Beckman Coulter, Inc.
 Beckman Coulter, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Beckman Coulter, Inc. manufactures and distributes biomedical testing instrument systems and general biomedical research products. It develops and markets products that simplify, automate and innovate complex biomedical testing. The firm’s systems operate in both diagnostics and life sciences laboratories on seven continents. Its products improve the productivity of medical professionals and scientists, supplying critical information for improving patient health and delivering trusted solutions for research and discovery. The company was founded in 1935 by Arnold O. Beckman and is headquartered in Brea, CA. | Medical Specialties | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| RIGEL PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
| CYTOKINETICS, INCORPORATED | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman | |
Biotechnology Innovation Organization
 Biotechnology Innovation Organization Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Biotechnology Innovation Organization is the world's biotechnology organization, providing advocacy, business development and communications services for more than 1,200 members worldwide. BIO members are involved in the research and development of innovative healthcare, agricultural, industrial and environmental biotechnology technologies. Corporate members range from entrepreneurial companies developing a first product to Fortune 100 multinationals. also represent state and regional biotech associations, service providers to the industry and academic centers. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
| RECEPTOS INC | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Chief Executive Officer Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | |
| ATRECA, INC. | Biotechnology | Director of Finance/CFO Director/Board Member Chairman | |
| TURG POIN | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member Chairman Chairman | |
| NOVARTIS AG | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| GSK PLC | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Stanford University | College/University | Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree Doctorate Degree Doctorate Degree Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
University of Washington
 University of Washington Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services University of Washington functions as a College/University. The company is headquartered in Seattle, WA. | College/University | Graduate Degree Doctorate Degree | |
| Boston University | College/University | Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
Hoffmann-La Roche, Inc.
 Hoffmann-La Roche, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Hoffmann-La Roche, Inc. manufactures pharmaceutical drugs. Its products include influenza fighter Tamiflu, controversial acne medication Accutane, HIV inhibitor Fuzeon, obesity drug Xenical, and hepatitis C therapy Pegasys. The company was founded in 1896 Roche and is headquartered in Nutley, NJ. | Biotechnology | General Counsel Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
 Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP provides legal consulting services. It specializes in transactional, litigation, labor and employment, regulatory, and intellectual property legal services to various industries. The company was founded in 1873 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| MIRATI THERAPEUTICS | Biotechnology | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
| University of Hong Kong | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| The University of Texas at Austin | College/University | Graduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Indiana University | College/University | Doctorate Degree Doctorate Degree | |
| University of Wisconsin | College/University | Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| The University of California, San Francisco | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Doctorate Degree Doctorate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| IMMUNE DESIGN CORP | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| DERMIRA, INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Harvard Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| Kellogg School of Management | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
Qiming US Ventures Management, LLC
 Qiming US Ventures Management, LLC Investment ManagersFinance Qiming US Ventures Management LLC (Qiming Venture Partners) is a venture capital subsidiary of Qiming Venture Partners Ltd founded in 2017 by Mark D. McDade and Gary Edward Rieschel. The firm is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts. | Investment Managers | Consultant / Advisor Founder Consultant / Advisor | |
| GOSSAMER BIO, INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | |
| The University of North Carolina at Charlotte | College/University | Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Vasomune Therapeutics, Inc.
 Vasomune Therapeutics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: OtherHealth Technology Vasomune Therapeutics, Inc. operates as an early stage biopharmaceutical company. It develops medicines to harness the body’s ability to defend against illness by modifying cellular response to disease. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Pharmaceuticals: Other | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Fore Biotherapeutics, Inc.
 Fore Biotherapeutics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Fore Biotherapeutics, Inc. develops tumor specific driver mutations. It offers fully automated live-cell screening from NGS data. The company was founded by Haim Gil-Ad and Yoram Altschuler in 2011 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| G.D. Searle LLC | Corporate Officer/Principal General Counsel | ||
| University of Massachusetts | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | College/University | Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
 Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center operates as a private cancer center. It offers cancer care services to adult; and child and teen patients. Its services include risk assessment and screening; diagnosis and treatment; clinical trials; patient and caregiver education; and pediatric clinical trials. The company was founded by John J. Astor and Charlotte Astor in 1884 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Hospital/Nursing Management | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| PYXIS ONCOLOGY, INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Exosome Diagnostics, Inc.
 Exosome Diagnostics, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Exosome Diagnostics, Inc. develops and commercializes biofluid-based diagnostics to deliver personalized precision healthcare that improves lives. Its novel exosome-based technology platform can yield comprehensive and dynamic molecular insights to transform how cancer and other serious diseases are detected, diagnosed, treated and monitored. The company was founded by Wayne D. Comper, Harvey J. Barnett and James R. McCullough and is headquartered in Waltham, MA. | Medical/Nursing Services | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
| AMBRX INC | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member Consultant / Advisor | |
| University of Maryland | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree | |
| ADVERUM BIOTECHNOLOGIES, INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director of Finance/CFO Director/Board Member |
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International
| United States | 44 |
| Switzerland | 2 |
| United Kingdom | 2 |
| Israel | 2 |
| Singapore | 2 |
Sectoral
| Health Technology | 30 |
| Consumer Services | 15 |
| Commercial Services | 3 |
| Health Services | 3 |
| Finance | 2 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 534 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 240 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 192 |
| Chairman | 102 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 88 |
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| Brian Atwood | 39 |
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| William Ringo | 32 |
| Faheem Hasnain | 27 |
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