Gilla Kaplan
Director/Board Member at AVALO THERAPEUTICS, INC.
Net worth: 462 988 $ as of 2024-03-30
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Dr. Gilla Kaplan is an Independent Director at Avalo Therapeutics, Inc., an Independent Director at Tyra Biosciences, Inc., a Chairman at Desmond Tutu Hiv Foundation and a Venture Advisor at Israel Biotech Fund.
She is on the Board of Directors at Avalo Therapeutics, Inc. and Tyra Biosciences, Inc. Dr. Kaplan was previously employed as a Director-Global Health Program by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust, a Professor by University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey, an Assistant Director by Public Health Research Institute Center, an Independent Director by Celgene Corp., and an Associate Professor by The Rockefeller University.
She also served on the board at MGI PHARMA, Inc. She received her undergraduate degree from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, a graduate degree from the University of Tromso and a doctorate degree from the University of Tromso.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
TYRA BIOSCIENCE, INC
0.05% | 2023-05-30 | 28,231 ( 0.05% ) | 462 988 $ | 2024-03-30 |
Gilla Kaplan active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| AVALO THERAPEUTICS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2020-10-11 |
| TYRA BIOSCIENCES, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2019-02-28 |
Desmond Tutu Hiv Foundation
 Desmond Tutu Hiv Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous The Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation operates as a foundation. The non-profit company is based in Cape Town, South Africa. | Chairman | - |
Israel Biotech Fund
 Israel Biotech Fund Investment ManagersFinance Israel Biotech Fund (Israel Biotech) is a venture capital firm founded in 2015 by Yuval Cabilly, David Sidransky, and Gidon Zairi. The firm is headquartered in Rehovot, Israel. | Consultant / Advisor | - |
Former positions of Gilla Kaplan
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| CELGENE | Director/Board Member | 2018-06-12 |
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust
 Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust Financial ConglomeratesFinance The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation was formed in 1997 as the William H. Gates Foundation. In 1999, the foundation was renamed the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust was created in January 2000 through the merger of the Gates Learning Foundation, which worked to expand access to technology through public libraries and the William H. Gates Foundation, which focused on improving global health. The foundation participates in preventive approaches and collaborative endeavors with government, philanthropic and not-for-profit partners. Priority is given to grants that leverage additional support and serve as a catalyst for long-term, systemic change. The foundation also provides funds to promote greater equity in global health, education and public libraries. Through their partnerships in communities across the US, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is committed to raising the high school graduation rate and helping all students, regardless of race or family income. The foundation is headquartered in Seattle, Washington. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2018-03-31 |
Public Health Research Institute Center
 Public Health Research Institute Center Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services The Public Health Research Institute Center provides biomedical research. The private company is based in Newark, NJ. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| The Rockefeller University | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of Gilla Kaplan
| The Hebrew University of Jerusalem | Undergraduate Degree |
| University of Tromso | Doctorate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
|---|---|
| AVALO THERAPEUTICS, INC. | Health Technology |
| Private companies | 7 |
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Celgene Corp.
 Celgene Corp. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Celgene Corp. is an integrated global biopharmaceutical company, which engages in the discovery, development and commercialization of therapies for the treatment of cancer and inflammatory diseases. Its primary commercial stage products include Revlimid, Pomalyst, Imnovid, Otezla, Abraxane, and Vidaza. The company was founded by David Stirling and Sol Barer in 1986 and is headquartered in Summit, NJ. | Health Technology |
MGI PHARMA, Inc.
 MGI PHARMA, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology MGI PHARMA, INC. develops, manufactures & markets pharmaceutical and medical products for therapeutic markets. The company's products include Aloxi injection, Dacogen, Gliadel water, Hexalen capsules, and Salagen Tablets. It has alliances with Helsinn Healthcare SA, Kissei Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., Dainippon Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., Pfizer, Inc. and Novartis Pharma AG. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Bloomington, MN. | Health Technology |
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust Financial ConglomeratesFinance The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation was formed in 1997 as the William H. Gates Foundation. In 1999, the foundation was renamed the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust was created in January 2000 through the merger of the Gates Learning Foundation, which worked to expand access to technology through public libraries and the William H. Gates Foundation, which focused on improving global health. The foundation participates in preventive approaches and collaborative endeavors with government, philanthropic and not-for-profit partners. Priority is given to grants that leverage additional support and serve as a catalyst for long-term, systemic change. The foundation also provides funds to promote greater equity in global health, education and public libraries. Through their partnerships in communities across the US, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is committed to raising the high school graduation rate and helping all students, regardless of race or family income. The foundation is headquartered in Seattle, Washington. | Finance |
Public Health Research Institute Center
Public Health Research Institute Center Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services The Public Health Research Institute Center provides biomedical research. The private company is based in Newark, NJ. | Health Services |
Desmond Tutu Hiv Foundation
Desmond Tutu Hiv Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous The Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation operates as a foundation. The non-profit company is based in Cape Town, South Africa. | Miscellaneous |
Israel Biotech Fund
Israel Biotech Fund Investment ManagersFinance Israel Biotech Fund (Israel Biotech) is a venture capital firm founded in 2015 by Yuval Cabilly, David Sidransky, and Gidon Zairi. The firm is headquartered in Rehovot, Israel. | Finance |
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