Roderick MacKinnon
Corporate Officer/Principal at National Academy of Sciences
Profile
Roderick MacKinnon was the founder of Flex Pharma, Inc. which was founded in 2014, where he held the title of Director from 2014 to 2018.
Currently, he is a Professor at The Rockefeller University and a Member of the National Academy of Sciences.
Previously, he worked as a Member at Harvard Medical School.
Dr. MacKinnon's education includes an undergraduate degree from Brandeis University and a doctorate from Tufts University School of Medicine.
Roderick MacKinnon active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
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 | - |
| The Rockefeller University | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Former positions of Roderick MacKinnon
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Flex Pharma, Inc.
 Flex Pharma, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Flex Pharma, Inc. operates as a clinical-stage biotechnology company. It operates through the Consumer Operations and Drug Development segments. The Consumer Operations segment includes HOTSHOT product and consumer operations. The Drug Development segment engages in the development of innovative and proprietary drug products to treat muscle cramps and spasms associated with severe neurological conditions. The company was founded by Rod MacKinnon, Bruce Bean, Christoph Westphal, Rich Aldrich, Michelle Dipp, and Jennifer M. Cermak in February 2014 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Founder | 2018-07-22 |
| Harvard Medical School | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of Roderick MacKinnon
| Brandeis University | Undergraduate Degree |
| Tufts University School of Medicine | Doctorate Degree |
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Flex Pharma, Inc.
Flex Pharma, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Flex Pharma, Inc. operates as a clinical-stage biotechnology company. It operates through the Consumer Operations and Drug Development segments. The Consumer Operations segment includes HOTSHOT product and consumer operations. The Drug Development segment engages in the development of innovative and proprietary drug products to treat muscle cramps and spasms associated with severe neurological conditions. The company was founded by Rod MacKinnon, Bruce Bean, Christoph Westphal, Rich Aldrich, Michelle Dipp, and Jennifer M. Cermak in February 2014 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | 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 |
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