H. Robert Horvitz
Chairman at Puretech Health LLC
Network origin in H. Robert Horvitz first degree
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Harvard University
 Harvard University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 498 |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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| College/University | Finance/Rental/Leasing | 195 |
MPM BioImpact, Inc
 MPM BioImpact, Inc Investment ManagersFinance MPM Bioimpact Inc (MPM Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 1996 by Ansbert K. Gadicke and Luke B. Evnin. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.
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| Private Company | Investment Managers | 97 |
The General Hospital Corp.
 The General Hospital Corp. Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services The General Hospital Corp. provides healthcare services. It offers diagnostic and therapeutic are in every specialty and subspecialty of medicine and surgery. The firm's care center provides cancer, digestive disorders, heart disease, transplantation and vascular medicine services. The company was founded in 1811 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.
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| Subsidiary | Hospital/Nursing Management | 84 |
Puretech Health LLC
 Puretech Health LLC Investment ManagersFinance Puretech Health LLC (PureTech Ventures) is a venture capital subsidiary of PureTech Health Plc founded in 2000 by Daphne Zohar, Robert Langer and Ben Shapiro. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.
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| Subsidiary | Investment Managers | 22 |
Bioimpact Capital LLC
 Bioimpact Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance MPM BioImpact LLC (MPM BioImpact) is a venture capital firm a subsidiary of MPM Bioimpact Inc founded in 1996. The firm is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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| Holding Company | Investment Managers | 11 |
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Companies connected to H. Robert Horvitz via their personal network
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|---|---|---|---|
| MERCK & CO., INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
EMD Millipore Corp.
 EMD Millipore Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services EMD Millipore Corp. engages in the provision of laboratory materials, technologies, and services to the life science industry. The company was founded by Jack Bush in 1954 and is headquartered in Burlington, MA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| AVISTAR COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION | Electronic Production Equipment | Founder Director/Board Member | |
| RADIUS HEALTH, INC. | Biotechnology | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Founder | |
| GELESIS INC | Biotechnology | Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| Stanford University | College/University | Doctorate Degree Doctorate Degree Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree Graduate Degree Doctorate Degree | |
| Rice University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Director/Board Member Undergraduate Degree | |
The Boston Consulting Group, Inc.
 The Boston Consulting Group, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Boston Consulting Group, Inc. engages in the provision of management consulting services. It specializes in automotive and mobility; biopharmaceuticals; consumer products; education; oil and gas; power and utilities; engineered products and infrastructure; financial institutions; and health care payers, providers, and services. It offers big data and advanced analytics; change management; client learning and enablement; and corporate development and financial services. The company was founded by Bruce Doolin Henderson in 1963 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Private Equity Investor | |
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
 Sullivan & Cromwell LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Sullivan & Cromwell LLP provides legal services. It specializes in the areas of corporate law, securities, corporate, litigation, mergers, real estate, pro bono, investment management and taxation. Their clients include industrial, commercial, financial, private funds, governmental, educational, charitable and cultural enterprises and entities. The company was founded by Algernon Sydney Sullivan and William Nelson Cromwell in 1879 and is headquartered in New York City, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| University of Cambridge | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
Cornell University
 Cornell University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Cornell University is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and post graduate programs. It was founded in 1865 and is based in Ithaca, NY. | College/University | Director/Board Member Doctorate Degree | |
| Princeton University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of California, Berkeley | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
University of Minnesota
 University of Minnesota Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Digi-Key Corp. distributes electronic components. It also distributes semiconductors, discrete, electromechanical parts. Its products include audio products, batteries, cable assemblies, capacitors, computer & video accessories, connectors, crystals & oscillators, discrete semiconductor products and many more. The company was founded by Ronald A. Stordahl in 1972 and is headquartered in Thief River Falls, MN. | College/University | Graduate Degree Doctorate Degree Doctorate Degree | |
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | College/University | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Technical University of Denmark | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Doctorate Degree | |
National Cancer Institute
 National Cancer Institute Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous National Cancer Institute provides healthcare services. It specializes in different cancer treatment such as adrenocortical carcinoma, anal cancer, appendix cancer, skin cancer, breast cancer, cardiac tumors, endometrial cancer, and gallbladder cancer. The company was founded in March 1937 and is headquartered in Bethesda, MD. | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Corporate Officer/Principal President Corporate Officer/Principal | |
American Bar Association
 American Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services American Bar Association provides legal services. It provides law school accreditation, continuing legal education, legal information and other services to assist legal professionals. The firm has members which include judges, court administrators, law professors, and non-practicing attorneys. The company was founded on August 21, 1878 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research
 Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research provides research and technology services. Its services include biomedical, genomics, and genetics for students. The company was founded by Edwin C. Whitehead in 1982 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
US Food & Drug Administration
 US Food & Drug Administration General GovernmentGovernment US Food & Drug Administration operates agencies to protect health and human services. It protects and promotes public health through the control and supervision of food safety, tobacco products, dietary supplements, prescription and over-the-counter pharmaceutical drugs, vaccines, biopharmaceuticals, blood transfusions, medical devices, electromagnetic radiation emitting devices, cosmetics, animal foods and feed and veterinary products. The company was founded by Theodore Roosevelt and Harvey Washington Wiley on 30th June, 1906 and is headquartered in Silver Spring, MD. | General Government | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
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. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
American Academy of Arts & Sciences
 American Academy of Arts & Sciences Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The American Academy of Arts & Sciences is an organization that honors excellence and brings together leaders. The non-profit company is based in Cambridge, MA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal 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 company is based in Washington. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
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. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Merck Research Laboratories Massachusetts LLC
 Merck Research Laboratories Massachusetts LLC Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Part of Merck & Co., Inc., Merck Research Laboratories Massachusetts LLC is a pharmaceutical company that provides free medicines and adult vaccines to qualified patients through their Merck Patient Assistance Program. The company is based in Boston, MA and is a part of Merck & Co., Inc. and its affiliates. The company also offers information about insurance coverage and financial assistance options for eligible patients. The company conducts clinical trials and provides medical information covering thousands of topics in all fields of medicine through their Merck Manuals. Additionally, they report on their commitment to operating responsibly to benefit society through their corporate responsibility program, which includes their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) report. Merck for Mothers is an initiative to create a world where no woman has to die giving life. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Corporate Officer/Principal President Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center
 Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center operates as cancer treatment center. The company was founded by John Warren in 1811 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Hospital/Nursing Management | Founder Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
The Broad Institute, Inc.
 The Broad Institute, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology The Broad Institute, Inc. engages in the provision of research and development in biomedicals to cure infectious disease. Its scientific areas include chemical biology and therapeutics, genome regulation, cellular circuity and epigenomics, medical and population genetics, and metabolism. The company was founded by Eric S. Lander, Eli Broad and Edythe Broad in 2003 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | Biotechnology | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Harvard Medical School | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Doctorate Degree Doctorate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Doctorate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Doctorate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Doctorate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| KARA THER | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member Founder Founder Director/Board Member | |
Vedanta Biosciences, Inc.
 Vedanta Biosciences, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Vedanta Biosciences, Inc. develops microbial therapies that address the human immune system. It engages in the development of a new class of drugs that work by modulating the human microbiome, with an initial emphasis in autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. The company was founded by Ruslan Medzhitov, Alexander Rudensky, Brett Finlay, Kenya Honda, Dan Littman, Bernat Olle and David Steinberg in 2010 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | Biotechnology | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Akili Interactive Labs, Inc.
 Akili Interactive Labs, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Akili Interactive Labs, Inc. develops therapeutic mobile video games. It also develops platform technology that test and enhance the cognitive abilities through a video game. The company was founded by Adam Gazzaley, Daphne Zohar, Daphne Bavelier, and Eddie Martucci in 2011 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Information Technology Services | Director/Board Member Founder Director/Board Member | |
| MIT Sloan School of Management | College/University | Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Director/Board Member | |
MIT Corp. (United States)
 MIT Corp. (United States) Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services MIT Corp. (US) owns and operates as a trust. The corporation and its committees have responsibility for reviewing and providing guidance on strategic directions, approving annual budgets and exercising long-term fiduciary responsibility. The company was founded in 1861 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | Other Consumer Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Chairman President Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| PURETECH HEALTH PLC | Biotechnology | Chief Executive Officer Founder Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Founder Founder Director of Finance/CFO | |
| ONCORUS, INC. | Biotechnology | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
Alivio Therapeutics, Inc.
 Alivio Therapeutics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Alivio Therapeutics, Inc. develops therapies to treat inflammatory disorders through targeted disease immunomodulation. The company was founded by Robert S. Langer, Jeffrey Karp, John LaMattima, Brian Leuthner, Bennett Shapiro, Eric Elenko, Joep Muijrers, and Stephen Muniz and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Founder Founder Founder Founder | |
Redona Therapeutics, Inc.
 Redona Therapeutics, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Redona Therapeutics, Inc.operates as a biotechnology company focused on the modulation of non- RNA (ncRNA) function to treat cancer and other human diseases. It uses small molecules to modulate expression levels of oncogenes and other proteins of significance in disease. The company was founded by George Daley, Richard Gregory, Frank Slack, and Piotr Sliz and is headquartered in Watertown, MA. | Biotechnology | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| WEREWOLF THERAPEUTICS, INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Founder Director/Board Member | |
Orna Therapeutics, Inc.
 Orna Therapeutics, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Orna Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company that designs and delivers fully engineered circular RNA therapeutics to treat diseases. Orna Therapeutics is based in Cambridge, MA, and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company's proprietary platform combines novel technology to create RNA that drives protein expression with validated and unique delivery solutions. Orna has many advantages over traditional approaches, including simplified production, improved formulatability, and superior protein expression. The company was founded by Daniel Anderson, Raffaella Squilloni, Alex Wesselhoeft, and the CEO is Thomas M. Barnes. | Biotechnology | Chairman Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
| CULLINAN THERAPEUTICS, INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Chairman Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO | |
Reunion Neuroscience, Inc.
 Reunion Neuroscience, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Reunion Neuroscience, Inc. operates drug discovery and development business. Its novel psychedelic drug development, committed to innovating therapeutic solutions for mental health conditions by developing proprietary serotonin receptor agonist compounds. The company was founded on October 1, 2020 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Biotechnology | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Renagade Therapeutics, Inc.
 Renagade Therapeutics, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Renagade Therapeutics, Inc. is an American US-based company that aims to overcome the limitations of RNA medicines by applying their comprehensive deliver, code, edit, insert technologies to precisely correct disease on an unprecedented scale. The company has developed a broad portfolio of RNA delivery systems, which profoundly expand the array of addressable diseases. The company's proprietary, synergistic toolkit allows them to precisely deliver, code, edit, and insert RNA medicines to treat any disease, anywhere in the body. Renagade is built on a foundation of proprietary delivery technologies to unlock previously inaccessible cells, reprogramming cells with superior expression using the leading RNA coding platform via joint venture with Orna Therapeutics, enabling curative therapies by permanently correcting defective genes with proprietary technology, and industry-leading all-RNA system to enable exon or large gene insertions as a gene therapy 2.0 platform. Renagade is backed by MPM BioImpact and F2 Ventures, leading financial groups who have supported the development of over 50 products to market. | Biotechnology | Founder Founder | |
Photys Therapeutics, Inc.
 Photys Therapeutics, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Photys Therapeutics, Inc. is a company based in Cambridge, MA that was founded by Longwood Fund and Dr. Amit Choudhary of Brigham and Women's Hospital and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. The company is advancing phosphorylation inducing chimeric small molecules (PHICs), a proprietary new class of bifunctional medicines that direct and repair protein phosphorylation to treat a range of diseases including cancer, immune, metabolic, and rare diseases. PHICs enhance the pairing of specific kinases with disease target proteins, inducing precise phosphorylation at native and/or non-native sites, modulating key functions including activation, stabilization, trafficking, localization, phospho-antigen presentation, inactivation, degradation, and interactions of proteins. The company's approach unlocks diverse classes of targets, developing a new class of medicines for precise control of protein function. The company was founded by Amit Choudhary, David Steinberg, Edward Holson, Lizzie Ngo. David Steinberg has been the CEO since incorporation. | Medical Specialties | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member |
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International
| United States | 45 |
| United Kingdom | 2 |
| Denmark | 2 |
| Belgium | 2 |
| Canada | 2 |
Sectoral
| Health Technology | 22 |
| Consumer Services | 14 |
| Commercial Services | 10 |
| Electronic Technology | 2 |
| Miscellaneous | 2 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 732 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 284 |
| Founder | 139 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 125 |
| Chairman | 82 |
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| Robert Langer | 88 |
| Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw | 66 |
| Ansbert Gadicke | 56 |
| Alan Spoon | 49 |
| Ronald Williams | 46 |
| Luke Evnin | 42 |
| Mark Gorenberg | 41 |
| Charles Cooney | 37 |
| Michael Rosenblatt | 31 |
| Fredrick Frank | 30 |
| Mark Schwartz | 27 |
| Briggs Morrison | 26 |
| David Scadden | 26 |
| Robert Metcalfe | 26 |
| Bharatt Chowrira | 24 |
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