Michael Cima
Founder at TARIS BioMedical LLC
Profile
Michael J.
Cima was the founder of SpringLeaf Therapeutics, Inc. (founded in 2007) where he served as Director from 2011 to 2014.
He is also the founder of TARIS BioMedical LLC (founded in 2008) where he currently holds the position of Director.
Additionally, he was the founder of Microchips Biotech, Inc. (founded in 1999) and T2 Biosystems, Inc. (founded in 2006) where he served as Director.
Dr. Cima is also the founder of Stratagen Bio, Inc. Dr. Cima's current job(s) include being a Director at Elute, Inc. since 2016, a Director at MIT Innovation Initiative, a Professor at Massachusetts Institute of Technology since 1986, a Member of the National Academy of Engineering, and a Professor at the David H.
Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research.
His former job includes being a Senior Consultant & Senior Advisor at TransForm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Dr. Cima's education includes a doctorate degree from the University of California, Berkeley in 1986 and an undergraduate degree from the University of California, Berkeley in 1982.
Michael Cima active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Corporate Officer/Principal | 1985-12-31 |
TARIS BioMedical LLC
 TARIS BioMedical LLC Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology TARIS BioMedical LLC operates as a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company. It specializes in urology, continuous local dosing, bladder diseases, oncology, voiding dysfunction. The company was founded by Robert S. Langer Jr., Christine Bunt, and Michael J. Cima in 2008 and is headquartered in Lexington, MA. | Founder | 2010-03-22 |
David H. Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research
 David H. Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services David H. Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research operates a research facility for cancer cure development. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | 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 | - |
Elute, Inc.
 Elute, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Elute, Inc. develops polymer controlled drug delivery devices designed to prevent and treat orthopedic and other surgical bone infections. The company was founded by David W. Grainger and Dennis B. Farrar in 2010 and is headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT. | Director/Board Member | 2016-05-31 |
MIT Innovation Initiative
 MIT Innovation Initiative Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services MIT Innovation Initiative operates as an innovation infrastructure. It engages in the development of innovation and entrepreneurial community at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). It supports innovation and entrepreneurship programs to reach more students and external partners. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Michael Cima
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| T2 BIOSYSTEMS, INC. | Founder | 2020-06-11 |
SpringLeaf Therapeutics, Inc.
 SpringLeaf Therapeutics, Inc. Drugstore ChainsRetail Trade SpringLeaf Therapeutics, Inc. is creating innovative therapeutic modalities to address serious disease and elevate the quality of care for patients. SpringLeaf's technology is based on the convergence of materials science and medicine and is designed to enable and differentiate therapeutics. SpringLeaf was founded based on breakthrough science at MIT and is backed by leading investors including Excel Venture Management, Flybridge Capital Partners, North Bridge Venture Partners and SR One. | Founder | 2014-05-14 |
Stratagen Bio, Inc.
 Stratagen Bio, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Stratagen Bio, Inc. develops a platform that provides treatment decisions and improves patient care services. The company is based in Cambridge, MA. The company was founded by Michael J. Cima and Gregory Ekchian. Gregory Ekchian has been the CEO since incorporation. | Founder | - |
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Training of Michael Cima
| University of California, Berkeley | Doctorate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 1 |
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| T2 BIOSYSTEMS, INC. | Health Technology |
| Private companies | 9 |
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SpringLeaf Therapeutics, Inc.
SpringLeaf Therapeutics, Inc. Drugstore ChainsRetail Trade SpringLeaf Therapeutics, Inc. is creating innovative therapeutic modalities to address serious disease and elevate the quality of care for patients. SpringLeaf's technology is based on the convergence of materials science and medicine and is designed to enable and differentiate therapeutics. SpringLeaf was founded based on breakthrough science at MIT and is backed by leading investors including Excel Venture Management, Flybridge Capital Partners, North Bridge Venture Partners and SR One. | Retail Trade |
TARIS BioMedical LLC
TARIS BioMedical LLC Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology TARIS BioMedical LLC operates as a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company. It specializes in urology, continuous local dosing, bladder diseases, oncology, voiding dysfunction. The company was founded by Robert S. Langer Jr., Christine Bunt, and Michael J. Cima in 2008 and is headquartered in Lexington, MA. | Health Technology |
TransForm Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 TransForm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology TransForm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. develops and manufactures drugs. It integrates pharmaceutical sciences, materials science and high throughput experimentation by enabling novel technology. The company was founded by Nicholas Galakatos in 1999 and is headquartered in Lexington, MA. | Health Technology |
Microchips Biotech, Inc.
 Microchips Biotech, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Microchips Biotech, Inc. develops drug delivery systems and bio sensing devices. Its technologies are designed to transform electromechanical medical devices into highly tuned biochemical sensing and therapy systems. The company was founded by Terrance G. McGuire, Michael J. Cima, John T. Santini, Jr. and Robert S. Langer, Jr. in 1999 and is headquartered in Lexington, MA. | Health Technology |
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 |
David H. Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research
David H. Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services David H. Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research operates a research facility for cancer cure development. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | Commercial Services |
Elute, Inc.
Elute, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Elute, Inc. develops polymer controlled drug delivery devices designed to prevent and treat orthopedic and other surgical bone infections. The company was founded by David W. Grainger and Dennis B. Farrar in 2010 and is headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT. | Health Technology |
MIT Innovation Initiative
MIT Innovation Initiative Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services MIT Innovation Initiative operates as an innovation infrastructure. It engages in the development of innovation and entrepreneurial community at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). It supports innovation and entrepreneurship programs to reach more students and external partners. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | Commercial Services |
Stratagen Bio, Inc.
Stratagen Bio, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Stratagen Bio, Inc. develops a platform that provides treatment decisions and improves patient care services. The company is based in Cambridge, MA. The company was founded by Michael J. Cima and Gregory Ekchian. Gregory Ekchian has been the CEO since incorporation. | Technology Services |
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