Stephen P. A. Fodor
Director/Board Member at Carnegie Institution of Washington
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Stephen P.
A.
Fodor was the founder of Affymetrix, Inc. (founded in 1992) where he held the title of Executive Chairman from 2009 to 2015.
He was also the founder of Perlegen Sciences, Inc. (founded in 2000) where he served as Chairman from 2010 to 2011.
Additionally, he founded Cellular Research, Inc. in 2011 and held the position of Chief Executive Officer.
Currently, Dr. Fodor is the Director at the American Association for the Advancement of Science, a Trustee at the Carnegie Institution of Washington, and a Member of the National Academy of Engineering.
In the past, he worked as a Director at Sunesis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. from 2001 to 2009 and as Vice President & Director-Physical Sciences at Affymax Research Institute from 1989 to 1993.
Dr. Fodor's education includes a graduate and doctorate degree from Princeton University and undergraduate and graduate degrees from Washington State University.
Stephen P. A. Fodor active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Carnegie Institution of Washington
 Carnegie Institution of Washington Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Carnegie Institution of Washington is engaged in providing technical and scientific research services. The company was founded by Andrew Carnegie in 1895 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Director/Board Member | - |
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 Association for the Advancement of Science
 American Association for the Advancement of Science Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The American Association for the Advancement of Science provides science related journal, program, and education services. The firm also promotes the responsible use of science in public policy. The company was founded in 1848 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Stephen P. A. Fodor
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| AFFYMETRIX, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 2008-12-31 |
| VIRACTA THERAPEUTICS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2009-04-02 |
Affymax Research Institute
 Affymax Research Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of GSK Plc, Affymax Research Institute is a private company that researches and develops pharmaceutical products. The company is based in Palo Alto, CA. Affymax Research Institute was acquired by Affymax, Inc. from GSK Plc on July 30, 2001. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 1992-12-31 |
Cellular Research, Inc.
 Cellular Research, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Cellular Research, Inc. operates as a biotechnology research and development company. It offer Precise assays that provides quantitation of mRNA targets in single cells and small samples; precise predefined gene expression panels; and Pixel system, a detection platform for direct mRNA quantitation from single cells and rare samples. The company’s products are used in various applications that include gene expression validation, RNA-seq validation, pathway validation, and rare transcript detection. The company was founded by Stephen P. A. Fodor, Ari Chaney, Stephen R. Quake and Glenn Fu in 2011 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Perlegen Sciences, Inc.
 Perlegen Sciences, Inc. Drugstore ChainsRetail Trade Perlegen Sciences, Inc. discovers and develops drugs. Its product pipeline consists of targeted drug candidates addressing type II diabetes and dyslipidemia markets. The company's products include PGX-510 and PGX-520. It operates in the United States, European Union, and Japan. Perlegen Sciences was co-founded by Brad A. Margus, David R. Cox, and Stephen P. A. Fodor in 2000 and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA | Founder | - |
Training of Stephen P. A. Fodor
| Princeton University | Doctorate Degree |
| Washington State University | Graduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 8 |
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Affymetrix, Inc.
 Affymetrix, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Affymetrix, Inc. develops, manufactures and sells products and services for genetic analysis. The company was founded by Stephen P. A. Fodor in 1992 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA. | Health Technology |
Perlegen Sciences, Inc.
Perlegen Sciences, Inc. Drugstore ChainsRetail Trade Perlegen Sciences, Inc. discovers and develops drugs. Its product pipeline consists of targeted drug candidates addressing type II diabetes and dyslipidemia markets. The company's products include PGX-510 and PGX-520. It operates in the United States, European Union, and Japan. Perlegen Sciences was co-founded by Brad A. Margus, David R. Cox, and Stephen P. A. Fodor in 2000 and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA | Retail Trade |
Sunesis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 Sunesis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Sunesis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. engages in the development and commercialization of new oncology therapeutics for the treatment of solid and hematologic cancers. The firm's activities include conducting research and development internally and through corporate collaborators, in-licensing and out-licensing pharmaceutical compounds and technology, conducting clinical trials and raising capital. The company was founded on February 10, 1998 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, CA. | Health Technology |
Affymax Research Institute
Affymax Research Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of GSK Plc, Affymax Research Institute is a private company that researches and develops pharmaceutical products. The company is based in Palo Alto, CA. Affymax Research Institute was acquired by Affymax, Inc. from GSK Plc on July 30, 2001. | Commercial Services |
Carnegie Institution of Washington
Carnegie Institution of Washington Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Carnegie Institution of Washington is engaged in providing technical and scientific research services. The company was founded by Andrew Carnegie in 1895 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | 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 Association for the Advancement of Science
American Association for the Advancement of Science Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The American Association for the Advancement of Science provides science related journal, program, and education services. The firm also promotes the responsible use of science in public policy. The company was founded in 1848 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
Cellular Research, Inc.
Cellular Research, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Cellular Research, Inc. operates as a biotechnology research and development company. It offer Precise assays that provides quantitation of mRNA targets in single cells and small samples; precise predefined gene expression panels; and Pixel system, a detection platform for direct mRNA quantitation from single cells and rare samples. The company’s products are used in various applications that include gene expression validation, RNA-seq validation, pathway validation, and rare transcript detection. The company was founded by Stephen P. A. Fodor, Ari Chaney, Stephen R. Quake and Glenn Fu in 2011 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA. | Health Technology |
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