George M. Whitesides
Founder at Arsenal Medical, Inc.
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George M.
Whitesides is the founder of GelTex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (founded in 1993), Semprius, Inc. (founded in 2005), MC10, Inc. (founded in 2008), Vitae Pharmaceuticals LLC (founded in 2001), OPKO Diagnostics LLC (founded in 2004), Arsenal Medical, Inc. (founded in 2005), Innoviva, Inc. (founded in 1996), and Lyra Therapeutics, Inc. (founded in 2006).
Dr. Whitesides was also the founder of Genzyme Corp., Pathwork Diagnostics, Inc., Surface Logix LLC, Nano Terra, Inc., Soft Robotics, Inc...
Dr. Whitesides's current job(s) included being a Director at Diagnostics for All, Director at DataCule, Inc., Member of the National Academy of Sciences, Member of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, Member of the National Academy of Engineering, Member of the American Philosophical Society, and Chief Scientific Advisor at Material Impact Management LLC.
Dr. Whitesides's former job(s) include being a Director at Rohm & Haas Co. (2005-2009), Director at HRL Laboratories LLC, Director at Predicant Biosciences, Inc., Independent Director at Theravance Biopharma, Inc. (2013-2021), Professor at Harvard University, and Member at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1964-1982).
Dr. Whitesides's education history includes an undergraduate degree from Harvard University in 1960 and a doctorate degree from the California Institute of Technology in 1964.
George M. Whitesides active positions
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Arsenal Medical, Inc.
Arsenal Medical, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Arsenal Medical Inc. develops therapeutic products based on BioActive Composites platform. Its biomaterials-based systems provide targeted local and systemic therapies to treat chronic diseases and conditions. The firm product offers tailored dosing of drugs, mechanical and biochemical compatibility with tissues and complete bioabsorption. The company was founded by George M. Whitesides, Carmichael S. Roberts Jr. and Robert S. Langer Jr. in 2005 and is headquartered in Watertown, MA. | Founder | 26/01/2010 |
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 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 | - |
National Academy of Engineering
National Academy of Engineering Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of The National Academies of Science, the National Academy of Engineering operates as a professional membership organization. The private company is based in Washington. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
American Philosophical Society
American Philosophical Society Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The American Philosophical Society is an organization that hosts biannual general meetings for its members, families, and distinguished guests. The non-profit company is based in Philadelphia, PA. The meetings cater to the diverse interests and expertise of attendees and provide a unique opportunity to indulge the audience’s breadth of intellectual curiosity. The society has an exceptional collection of over 13 million manuscripts, objects, books, images, and works of art covering various topics such as early and revolutionary history, natural history, Indian linguistics and culture, nuclear physics, computer development, medical science, genetics and eugenics, and the development of cultural anthropology. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Soft Robotics, Inc.
Soft Robotics, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Soft Robotics, Inc. designs and builds soft robotic automation systems that can grasp and manipulate items of varying size, shape and weight with a single device. It also offers an ecosystem of robots, control systems, data and machine learning to enable the workplace of the future. The company was founded by Carmichael S. Roberts, Jr., Mitchell R. Zakin and George M. Whitesides in 2013 and is headquartered in Bedford, MA. | Founder | 31/12/2011 |
Diagnostics for All | Director/Board Member | - |
DataCule, Inc.
DataCule, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services DataCule, Inc. develops molecular data storage technology. The company is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Material Impact Management LLC
Material Impact Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Material Impact Management LLC (Material Impact Management) is a venture capital firm founded in 2015 by Carmichael Roberts and Adam Sharkawy. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. | Consultant / Advisor | - |
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Training of George M. Whitesides
Harvard University | Undergraduate Degree |
California Institute of Technology | Doctorate Degree |
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Linked companies
Listed companies | 3 |
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INNOVIVA, INC. | Health Technology |
LYRA THERAPEUTICS, INC. | Health Technology |
THERAVANCE BIOPHARMA, INC. | Health Technology |
Private companies | 21 |
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Rohm & Haas Co.
Rohm & Haas Co. Chemicals: Major DiversifiedProcess Industries Rohm & Haas Co. develops and manufactures specialty chemicals, paints, adhesives, and materials. The company was founded by Otto Röhm and Otto Haas on September 1, 1909 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. | Process Industries |
GelTex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
GelTex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology GelTex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. was developed non-absorbed, polymer-based pharmaceuticals that selectively bind and eliminate target substances from the intestinal tract. The company is a subsidiary of Geltex Corp. GelTex Pharmaceuticals was founded by Henry E Blair & James B Tananbaum in 1991 and was located in Waltham, MA. | Health Technology |
Genzyme Corp.
Genzyme Corp. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Genzyme Corp. engages in development and manufacture of specialty therapeutic, surgical and diagnostic product. It serves in the areas of rare genetic diseases, multiple sclerosis, cardiovascular diseases and endocrinology. The company was founded on June 8, 1981 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | Health Technology |
Arsenal Medical, Inc.
Arsenal Medical, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Arsenal Medical Inc. develops therapeutic products based on BioActive Composites platform. Its biomaterials-based systems provide targeted local and systemic therapies to treat chronic diseases and conditions. The firm product offers tailored dosing of drugs, mechanical and biochemical compatibility with tissues and complete bioabsorption. The company was founded by George M. Whitesides, Carmichael S. Roberts Jr. and Robert S. Langer Jr. in 2005 and is headquartered in Watertown, MA. | Commercial Services |
Surface Logix LLC
Surface Logix LLC Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Surface Logix LLC is a drug development company which involves biophysical chemistry to create new small molecule drugs. It creates chemical entities and focuses on cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. The company was founded by George M. Whitesides and Carmichael S. Roberts, Jr. and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | Health Technology |
Semprius, Inc.
Semprius, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Semprius, Inc. develops transfer printing technology for manufacturing semiconductor devices. Its products include photovoltaic solar modules. The company was founded by George M. Whitesides, Etienne Menard, Ralph G. Nuzzo and John A. Rogers in 2005 and is headquartered in Durham, NC. | Producer Manufacturing |
MC10, Inc.
MC10, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology MC10, Inc. develops stretchable silicon materials for the microelectronics industry. The firm's technology uses semiconductors in conjunction with interconnect and packaging technologies to produce conformal electronics. It offers solutions for applications in consumer electronics, medical devices, industrial products, defense systems, differentiated consumer products, industrial, and military markets. The company was founded by Carmichael S. Roberts Jr., John A. Rogers, Benjamin Schlatka, Marvin J. Slepian, George M. Whitesides, Gilman Callsen and Roozbeh Ghaffari in 2008 and is headquartered in Lexington, MA. | Health Technology |
HRL Laboratories LLC
HRL Laboratories LLC Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services HRL Laboratories LLC provides information technology, engineering and research and development services for automotive, aerospace and defense applications. The firm also offers foundry services, integrated circuits, and machine shop services. The company was founded by Howard Hughes in 1948 and is headquartered in Malibu, CA. | Technology Services |
Vitae Pharmaceuticals LLC
Vitae Pharmaceuticals LLC Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Vitae Pharmaceuticals LLC is a clinical-stage bio-pharmaceutical company, which engages in discovering and developing novel, small molecule drugs for diseases, including chronic kidney disease, diabetes and Alzheimer's disease, and autoimmune disorders, acute coronary syndrome, and immuno-oncology. The company was founded by John J. Baldwin, Bartosz A. Grzybowski, George M. Whitesides, and Eugene Shakhnovich on May 21, 2001 and is headquartered in Fort Washington, PA. | Health Technology |
Predicant Biosciences, Inc.
Predicant Biosciences, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Predicant Biosciences, Inc. is a life sciences company, which used to develop minimally invasive technology for identifying and assaying protein biomarker patterns that reflect and differentiate biological states. It was founded in 2002 and was located in San Francisco, CA | Health Technology |
Pathwork Diagnostics, Inc.
Pathwork Diagnostics, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Pathwork Diagnostics Inc. develops and delivers molecular diagnostics for oncology. The company was founded by Glenda Anderson, Richard Zare, and George M. Whitesides in 2003 and is headquartered in Redwood City, CA. | Health Technology |
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 |
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 Engineering
National Academy of Engineering Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of The National Academies of Science, the National Academy of Engineering operates as a professional membership organization. The private company is based in Washington. | Commercial Services |
American Philosophical Society
American Philosophical Society Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The American Philosophical Society is an organization that hosts biannual general meetings for its members, families, and distinguished guests. The non-profit company is based in Philadelphia, PA. The meetings cater to the diverse interests and expertise of attendees and provide a unique opportunity to indulge the audience’s breadth of intellectual curiosity. The society has an exceptional collection of over 13 million manuscripts, objects, books, images, and works of art covering various topics such as early and revolutionary history, natural history, Indian linguistics and culture, nuclear physics, computer development, medical science, genetics and eugenics, and the development of cultural anthropology. | Commercial Services |
Nano Terra, Inc.
Nano Terra, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Nano Terra, Inc. develops and commercializes transformational products. The firm also offers displays and electronic packaging materials, fuel cells, batteries and solar power, sensors and consumer goods. The company was founded by Myer Berlow, Eric L. Keller, Carmichael S. Roberts and Ueli Morant in 2006 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | Commercial Services |
OPKO Diagnostics LLC
OPKO Diagnostics LLC Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services OPKO Diagnostics LLC engages in the provision of health services. It develops blood testing devices for use in homes and doctors offices. The company was founded by Vincent Linder, George M. Whitesides, David Steinmiller, and Samuel K. Sia in 2004 and is headquartered in Woburn, MA. | Health Services |
Diagnostics for All | |
Material Impact Management LLC
Material Impact Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Material Impact Management LLC (Material Impact Management) is a venture capital firm founded in 2015 by Carmichael Roberts and Adam Sharkawy. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. | Finance |
DataCule, Inc.
DataCule, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services DataCule, Inc. develops molecular data storage technology. The company is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Technology Services |
Soft Robotics, Inc.
Soft Robotics, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Soft Robotics, Inc. designs and builds soft robotic automation systems that can grasp and manipulate items of varying size, shape and weight with a single device. It also offers an ecosystem of robots, control systems, data and machine learning to enable the workplace of the future. The company was founded by Carmichael S. Roberts, Jr., Mitchell R. Zakin and George M. Whitesides in 2013 and is headquartered in Bedford, MA. | Producer Manufacturing |
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