Gordana Vunjak-Novakovic
Founder at Xylyx Bio, Inc.
Profile
Gordana Vunjak-Novakovic is the founder of TARA Biosystems, Inc. (2014), Matritek, Inc. (2016), and Xylyx Bio, Inc. (2016) where she holds the title of Chairman.
She is also the founder of Immplacate, Inc., EpiBone, Inc...
Dr. Vunjak-Novakovic's current jobs include being an Independent Director at Longevity Biomedical, Inc., a Professor-Biomedical Engineering at The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York since 2011, and a Venture Partner at Catalio Capital Management LP.
Dr. Vunjak-Novakovic's former job was as a Director at GreenFuel Technologies Corp.
She received her undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Belgrade.
Gordana Vunjak-Novakovic active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2011-01-01 |
EpiBone, Inc.
 EpiBone, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Epibone, Inc. develops bone reconstruction solutions. Its technology utilizes a scan of the patient?s bone defect and the patient?s own stem cells to construct and cultivate an autologous-like bone graft that provides defect repair, and improves bone formation and regeneration. The company was founded by Nina Tandon, Gordana Vunjak-Novakovic, Sarindr Bhumiratana, Sidney Eisig, and Elisa Cimetta and is headquartered in Brooklyn, NY. | Founder | 2012-12-31 |
Xylyx Bio, Inc.
 Xylyx Bio, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Xylyx Bio, Inc. provides drug discovery and development services for patients. The company is based in Brooklyn, NY. The company was founded in 2016 by Gordana Vunjak-Novakovic, John D. O'Neill. The CEO is Andrea Nye. | Founder | 2015-12-31 |
Catalio Capital Management LP
 Catalio Capital Management LP Investment ManagersFinance Catalio Capital Management LP (Catalio Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2020 by George Petrocheilos and Dr. Jacob Vogelstein. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Private Equity Investor | - |
Former positions of Gordana Vunjak-Novakovic
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
GreenFuel Technologies Corp.
 GreenFuel Technologies Corp. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals GreenFuel Technologies Corp. recycles carbon dioxide from flue gases to produce biofuels and feed. It develops algae bioreactor system that recycles CO2 in smokestack gases into biofuels such as biodiesel and methane. The company was founded by Isaac Berzin in January 2001 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA | Director/Board Member | 2009-12-14 |
Matritek, Inc.
 Matritek, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Matritek, Inc. develops tissue specific biomaterials. It offers biomaterial products in the areas of bladder, blood vessel, bone, brain, cartilage, chorion, esophagus, fat, heart, kidney, large intestine, larynx, liver, lung, microvasculature, muscle, pancreas, skin, small intestine, spleen, stomach, thymus, umbilical cord, and other organs. The company was founded by John O'Neill and Sue Halligan in 2016 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Founder | - |
Immplacate, Inc.
 Immplacate, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Immplacate, Inc. is an American company that focuses on researching and developing cell therapies and related products to improve the quality of life for patients with immune disorders. The company was founded by Gordana Vunjak-Novakovic and Holly Wobman, and the CEO is Anthony A Curro. | Founder | - |
TARA Biosystems, Inc.
 TARA Biosystems, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services TARA Biosystems, Inc. develops organ-on-a-chip platform. It focuses on cardiac toxicology, heart failure drug discovery and personalized cardiology. The company was founded by Misti Ushio, Milica Radisic, Yimu Zhao, Gordana Vunjak-Novakovic, Kacey Ronaldson, Boyang Zhang and Blake Stevens on October 22, 2014 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Founder | - |
Training of Gordana Vunjak-Novakovic
| University of Belgrade | Graduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 7 |
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GreenFuel Technologies Corp.
GreenFuel Technologies Corp. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals GreenFuel Technologies Corp. recycles carbon dioxide from flue gases to produce biofuels and feed. It develops algae bioreactor system that recycles CO2 in smokestack gases into biofuels such as biodiesel and methane. The company was founded by Isaac Berzin in January 2001 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA | Non-Energy Minerals |
TARA Biosystems, Inc.
TARA Biosystems, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services TARA Biosystems, Inc. develops organ-on-a-chip platform. It focuses on cardiac toxicology, heart failure drug discovery and personalized cardiology. The company was founded by Misti Ushio, Milica Radisic, Yimu Zhao, Gordana Vunjak-Novakovic, Kacey Ronaldson, Boyang Zhang and Blake Stevens on October 22, 2014 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Technology Services |
Matritek, Inc.
Matritek, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Matritek, Inc. develops tissue specific biomaterials. It offers biomaterial products in the areas of bladder, blood vessel, bone, brain, cartilage, chorion, esophagus, fat, heart, kidney, large intestine, larynx, liver, lung, microvasculature, muscle, pancreas, skin, small intestine, spleen, stomach, thymus, umbilical cord, and other organs. The company was founded by John O'Neill and Sue Halligan in 2016 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Health Technology |
EpiBone, Inc.
EpiBone, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Epibone, Inc. develops bone reconstruction solutions. Its technology utilizes a scan of the patient?s bone defect and the patient?s own stem cells to construct and cultivate an autologous-like bone graft that provides defect repair, and improves bone formation and regeneration. The company was founded by Nina Tandon, Gordana Vunjak-Novakovic, Sarindr Bhumiratana, Sidney Eisig, and Elisa Cimetta and is headquartered in Brooklyn, NY. | Health Technology |
Catalio Capital Management LP
Catalio Capital Management LP Investment ManagersFinance Catalio Capital Management LP (Catalio Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2020 by George Petrocheilos and Dr. Jacob Vogelstein. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
Xylyx Bio, Inc.
Xylyx Bio, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Xylyx Bio, Inc. provides drug discovery and development services for patients. The company is based in Brooklyn, NY. The company was founded in 2016 by Gordana Vunjak-Novakovic, John D. O'Neill. The CEO is Andrea Nye. | Health Technology |
Immplacate, Inc.
Immplacate, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Immplacate, Inc. is an American company that focuses on researching and developing cell therapies and related products to improve the quality of life for patients with immune disorders. The company was founded by Gordana Vunjak-Novakovic and Holly Wobman, and the CEO is Anthony A Curro. | Commercial Services |
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