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Richard Alan Lerner is the founder of CovX Research LLC, which was founded in 2002.
He is also the founder of Zebra Biologics, Inc. Dr. Lerner's former jobs include Chairman of Scientific Advisory Board at Bay City Capital LLC, Director at Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., Director at eXegenics, Inc., Lead Independent Director at Sequenom, Inc., Independent Director at Mondelez International, Inc., Director at Xencor, Inc., Independent Director at Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc., Director at Interex, Inc., Director at SurroMed, Inc., Director at Medpace Research, Inc., Independent Director at OPKO Health, Inc., Independent Director at ITI, Inc. (New York), Director at Cognos Therapeutics, Inc., and Member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.
Dr. Lerner's education includes an undergraduate degree from Northwestern University and a doctorate from Stanford University School of Medicine.
He is also a Professor at The Scripps Research Institute and a Scientific Advisor at 5AM Venture Management LLC.
He is a Member of the National Academy of Sciences and a Trustee of The Lerner Family Trust.
Former positions of Richard Alan Lerner
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Interex, Inc.
 Interex, Inc. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Part of Eaton Corp. Plc, Interex, Inc. is a private company that manufactures cable and connectivity products and computer power protection equipment. The company is based in Wichita, KS. The company was founded by Tyler Matthew Olbres. Michael J. Ferrantino has been the CEO of the company since 2015. Interex was acquired by Trippe Manufacturing LLC, part of Eaton Corp. Plc from March 17, 2021 on April 18, 2000. | Director/Board Member | 01/12/2021 |
The Scripps Research Institute
 The Scripps Research Institute Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Scripps Research Institute is a private, non-profit research organizations that performs basic biomedical research in molecular & cellular biology, chemistry, immunology and neuroscience. They receive the majority of its funding from federal agencies such as the National Institutes of Health. The organization also partners with pharmaceutical companies and is affiliated with the Scripps hospital group. The organization was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in La Jolla, California. | President | 31/12/2011 |
Cognos Therapeutics, Inc.
 Cognos Therapeutics, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Cognos Therapeutics, Inc. operates as a medical device company focusing on creating technologies to diagnosis and treatment of neuropathic diseases. Its treatment of diseases including tumor-based brain and spinal cancers, degenerative cognition disorders (such as Alzheimer?s and Parkinson?s disease), cerebral trauma occurrences (such as epilepsy and stroke) as well as other central nervous system afflictions. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Director/Board Member | 01/12/2021 |
| The Lerner Family Trust | Director/Board Member | 01/12/2021 |
Zebra Biologics, Inc.
 Zebra Biologics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Zebra Biologics, Inc. is a biotechnology company that specializes in developing bio superior antibody therapeutics and complex drug targets. The private company is based in Concord, MA. Zebra Biologics was founded by Richard Alan Lerner and the CEO is Ronald M. Lindsay. | Founder | 01/12/2021 |
Training of Richard Alan Lerner
| Northwestern University | Undergraduate Degree |
| Stanford University School of Medicine | Doctorate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 5 |
|---|---|
| TEVA PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED | Health Technology |
| MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL, INC. | Consumer Non-Durables |
| XENCOR, INC. | Health Technology |
| OPKO HEALTH, INC. | Health Services |
| INTRA-CELLULAR THERAPIES, INC. | Health Technology |
| Private companies | 15 |
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| eXegenics, Inc. | Health Technology |
Sequenom, Inc.
 Sequenom, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Sequenom, Inc. engages in the provision of early patient management information. It develops and commercializes molecular diagnostic testing services that serve women's health and oncology markets. The company was founded by Hubert Koester and Charles R. Cantor in October 09, 1996 and is headquartered in Burlington, NC. | Health Technology |
Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc. /Old/
 Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc. /Old/ Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc. operates as a biopharmaceutical company which focuses on the discovery and clinical development of innovative, small molecule drugs that address underserved medical needs in neuropsychiatric and neurological disorders by targeting intracellular signaling mechanisms within the central nervous system. The company's technology addresses diseases of the central nervous system, including schizophrenia, cognition, Parkinson's disease, anxiety, depression, Alzheimer's disease, sleep, and those related to women's health. Its products include clinical development plan for schizophrenia and unique mechanism of action. Intra-Cellular Therapies was founded by Paul Greengard, Sharon Mates and Allen A. Fienberg on May 22, 2001 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Health Technology |
Zebra Biologics, Inc.
Zebra Biologics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Zebra Biologics, Inc. is a biotechnology company that specializes in developing bio superior antibody therapeutics and complex drug targets. The private company is based in Concord, MA. Zebra Biologics was founded by Richard Alan Lerner and the CEO is Ronald M. Lindsay. | Health Technology |
Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences
 Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences provides research and development services on sciences. The non-profit company is based in Stockholm, Sweden. | Commercial Services |
Interex, Inc.
Interex, Inc. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Part of Eaton Corp. Plc, Interex, Inc. is a private company that manufactures cable and connectivity products and computer power protection equipment. The company is based in Wichita, KS. The company was founded by Tyler Matthew Olbres. Michael J. Ferrantino has been the CEO of the company since 2015. Interex was acquired by Trippe Manufacturing LLC, part of Eaton Corp. Plc from March 17, 2021 on April 18, 2000. | Producer Manufacturing |
SurroMed, Inc.
 SurroMed, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services SurroMed, Inc. provides pharmaceutical research. It focuses on discovering & applying biomarkers to improve the drug discovery and development process and enable the precise diagnosis and personalized treatment of disease. The company's research process yields biological markers and information that enable accelerated, cost-efficient discovery and development of new therapeutic products, as well as development of diagnostic tests for early disease detection, disease staging, patient stratification, guiding and monitoring therapy. SurroMed was founded in 1997 and is located in Menlo Park, CA. | Commercial Services |
Medpace Research, Inc.
 Medpace Research, Inc. Medical DistributorsDistribution Services Medpace Research, Inc. is a pharmaceutical company, which focuses on the development of therapeutics to treat kidney disease, an area of significant unmet medical need. The company was founded by Billy G. Hudson, J. Wesley Fox Ahmann and Tryggvason Karl on May 25, 2004 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH. | Distribution Services |
Bay City Capital LLC
 Bay City Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Bay City Capital LLC (Bay City Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 1997 by Fred Craves, John Diekman, and Thomas Pritzker. The firm is headquartered in San Rafael, California. | Finance |
5AM Venture Management LLC
 5AM Venture Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance 5AM Venture Management LLC (5AM Ventures) is an Independent Venture Capital firm founded in 2002 by Andrew J. Schwab, Carin M. Rollins and John D. Diekman. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, US. | Finance |
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 |
CovX Research LLC
 CovX Research LLC BiotechnologyHealth Technology Part of Pfizer Inc., CovX Research LLC is a private company that manufactures biotherapeutics and medical products. The company is based in San Diego, CA. The company was founded by Richard Alan Lerner, Carlos F. Barbas. CovX Research was acquired by Pfizer Inc. from Tavistock Life Sciences Co. on January 31, 2008 for $230 million. | Health Technology |
| ITI, Inc. (New York) | |
Cognos Therapeutics, Inc.
Cognos Therapeutics, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Cognos Therapeutics, Inc. operates as a medical device company focusing on creating technologies to diagnosis and treatment of neuropathic diseases. Its treatment of diseases including tumor-based brain and spinal cancers, degenerative cognition disorders (such as Alzheimer?s and Parkinson?s disease), cerebral trauma occurrences (such as epilepsy and stroke) as well as other central nervous system afflictions. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Health Technology |
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