Leslie Z. Benet
Founder at AvMax, Inc.
Profile
Leslie Z.
Benet is the founder of Limerick BioPharma, Inc. (founded in 2004), Hurel Corp.
(founded in 2005), AvMax, Inc. (founded in 1993), and the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (founded in 1986).
Dr. Benet's current jobs include Chairman at Medicines 360, Director at Impax Laboratories LLC, Professor at The University of California, San Francisco (since 1969), Member of the National Academy of Sciences, and Member-Drug Discovery, Development & Translation at the National Academy of Medicine (United States) (since 2012).
Dr. Benet's former job includes being President of the American Pharmacists Association.
Dr. Benet's education includes undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Michigan and a doctorate degree from the University of California, San Francisco.
Leslie Z. Benet active positions
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Impax Laboratories LLC
Impax Laboratories LLC Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Impax Laboratories LLC operates as a technology based specialty pharmaceutical company. It engages in the development, manufacture, and marketing of controlled-release and niche generics. The company was founded on December 14, 1999 and is headquartered in Bridgewater, NJ. | Director/Board Member | - |
The University of California, San Francisco | Corporate Officer/Principal | 1968-12-31 |
AvMax, Inc.
AvMax, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology AvMax, Inc. develops pharmaceutical products. It commercializes pharmaceutical formulations. The company was founded by Leslie Z. Benet in 1993 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Founder | 1992-12-31 |
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 | 1986-12-31 |
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 | - |
Medicines 360
Medicines 360 BiotechnologyHealth Technology Medicines360 is a nonprofit pharmaceutical company that is headquartered in San Francisco, CA and has subsidiaries in the United States. Medicines360's mission is to provide equitable access to medicines and devices for women's health. The non-profit company combines the expertise of a commercial pharmaceutical company with the pro-social ambitions of a nonprofit to achieve this goal. The company was founded by Victoria Hale, and Andrea Olariu has been the CEO since 2010. | Chairman | - |
Former positions of Leslie Z. Benet
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Hurel Corp.
Hurel Corp. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Hurel Corp. provides patented micro fluidic devices and cell cultures. It products include HµRELhuman, HµRELhumanPool, HµRELdog, HµRELrat and HµRELprimate. The company was founded by Robert M. Freedman and Gregory T. Baxter in 2005 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, CA. | Founder | - |
American Pharmacists Association
American Pharmacists Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services American Pharmacists Association is a trade association that provides administrative and support services to its members in the healthcare sector. The company was founded n October 6, 1852 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | President | - |
Limerick BioPharma, Inc.
Limerick BioPharma, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Limerick BioPharma is dedicated to the discovery and development of novel small molecule product candidates to address areas of significant unmet medical need. Their intent is to bring forth innovative therapies that have the potential to change treatment paradigms via their enhanced safety and / or efficacy profiles. Limerick is developing novel products that can enhance the safety of existing therapeutic agents or function as innovative stand-alone therapies. Their lead programs are in the areas of metabolic diseases and solid organ transplantation. In metabolic diseases, their programs are in clinical development for treatment of diabetes and dyslipidemia. For transplant indications, their programs are in clinical development as adjunctive therapy to treat metabolic dysregulation induced by leading immunosuppressants. Beyond these first-generation programs, Limerick has developed a proprietary and cutting-edge discovery platform that can be leveraged for other high-need, high-value areas. They intend to maximize the value of their product candidates and discovery platform through independent development, licensing and other partnership opportunities. | Founder | - |
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Training of Leslie Z. Benet
University of Michigan | Graduate Degree |
The University of California, San Francisco | Doctorate Degree |
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Impax Laboratories LLC
Impax Laboratories LLC Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Impax Laboratories LLC operates as a technology based specialty pharmaceutical company. It engages in the development, manufacture, and marketing of controlled-release and niche generics. The company was founded on December 14, 1999 and is headquartered in Bridgewater, NJ. | Health Technology |
AvMax, Inc.
AvMax, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology AvMax, Inc. develops pharmaceutical products. It commercializes pharmaceutical formulations. The company was founded by Leslie Z. Benet in 1993 and is headquartered in San Francisco, 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 |
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 |
American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists
American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists BiotechnologyHealth Technology The American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists engages in research and development of pharmaceutical products. The private company is based in Arlington, VA. The company was founded by Leslie Z. Benet. | Health Technology |
American Pharmacists Association
American Pharmacists Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services American Pharmacists Association is a trade association that provides administrative and support services to its members in the healthcare sector. The company was founded n October 6, 1852 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
Limerick BioPharma, Inc.
Limerick BioPharma, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Limerick BioPharma is dedicated to the discovery and development of novel small molecule product candidates to address areas of significant unmet medical need. Their intent is to bring forth innovative therapies that have the potential to change treatment paradigms via their enhanced safety and / or efficacy profiles. Limerick is developing novel products that can enhance the safety of existing therapeutic agents or function as innovative stand-alone therapies. Their lead programs are in the areas of metabolic diseases and solid organ transplantation. In metabolic diseases, their programs are in clinical development for treatment of diabetes and dyslipidemia. For transplant indications, their programs are in clinical development as adjunctive therapy to treat metabolic dysregulation induced by leading immunosuppressants. Beyond these first-generation programs, Limerick has developed a proprietary and cutting-edge discovery platform that can be leveraged for other high-need, high-value areas. They intend to maximize the value of their product candidates and discovery platform through independent development, licensing and other partnership opportunities. | Health Technology |
Medicines 360
Medicines 360 BiotechnologyHealth Technology Medicines360 is a nonprofit pharmaceutical company that is headquartered in San Francisco, CA and has subsidiaries in the United States. Medicines360's mission is to provide equitable access to medicines and devices for women's health. The non-profit company combines the expertise of a commercial pharmaceutical company with the pro-social ambitions of a nonprofit to achieve this goal. The company was founded by Victoria Hale, and Andrea Olariu has been the CEO since 2010. | Health Technology |
Hurel Corp.
Hurel Corp. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Hurel Corp. provides patented micro fluidic devices and cell cultures. It products include HµRELhuman, HµRELhumanPool, HµRELdog, HµRELrat and HµRELprimate. The company was founded by Robert M. Freedman and Gregory T. Baxter in 2005 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, CA. | Health Technology |
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