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Abraham Sofaer
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American Friends of Koret Israel
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Abraham D.
Sofaer is currently the Vice Chairman at The National Jazz Museum in Harlem.
He is also an Independent Director at Gen-Probe, Inc. and a Director at IntelliGeneScan, Inc., Koret Foundation, 3L&T, Inc., NTI, Inc., Proactive Diagnostics, Zact, Inc., and American Friends of Koret Israel.
In the past, Mr. Sofaer served as a Director at Neurobiological Technologies, Inc. from 1997 to 2009 and as an Independent Director at Rambus, Inc. from 2005 to 2013.
He was also a Senior Advisor at Security Technology Ventures LLC, a Professor at The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York from 1969 to 1979, a Member-International Advisory Committee at Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., a Partner at Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP from 1990 to 1994, the Chief Editor at New York University, and the Chief Legal Adviser at the US Department of State (District of Columbia) from 1985 to 1990.
Additionally, he served as an Advisor at Prime Movers Lab LLC.
Mr. Sofaer completed his undergraduate degree at Yeshiva University in 1962 and his graduate degree at New York University School of Law in 1965.
Abraham Sofaer active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Gen-Probe, Inc.
 Gen-Probe, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops, manufactures and markets nucleic acid probe-based products for clinical diagnosis | Director/Board Member | 2002-07-31 |
3L&T, Inc.
 3L&T, Inc. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Manufactures corrosion resistance, mechanical damage and abrasion protection chemicals for industrial equipment | Director/Board Member | - |
IntelliGeneScan, Inc.
 IntelliGeneScan, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Provides diagnostic tests and research for the detection of colon cancer | Director/Board Member | - |
Koret Foundation
 Koret Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Functions as a foundation or endowment | Director/Board Member | - |
The National Jazz Museum in Harlem
 The National Jazz Museum in Harlem The National Jazz Museum in Harlem is dedicated to preserving, promoting, and celebrating Harlem's jazz heritage. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY. The museum offers a range of programs including live jazz concerts, digital exhibits, and educational workshops. Its exhibits feature archival materials such as live radio broadcasts from the 1930s and 1940s, artist retrospectives, and oral histories that highlight jazz’s influence and cultural significance. The museum provides free and low-cost workshops, performances, and events for students, including those from Title I schools, and engages learners of all ages through hands-on activities, virtual field trips, and interactive explorations of jazz history and improvisation. The museum is open to the public several days a week and offers private tours, school field trips, and event space rentals. | Director/Board Member | 2011-12-18 |
American Friends of Koret Israel | President | - |
Proactive Diagnostics
 Proactive Diagnostics Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Manufactures medical devices | Director/Board Member | - |
Zact, Inc.
 Zact, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides financial services | Director/Board Member | 2022-05-18 |
Former positions of Abraham Sofaer
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| RAMBUS INC. | Director/Board Member | 2013-04-24 |
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Neurobiological Technologies, Inc.
 Neurobiological Technologies, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Manufactures biological products | Health Technology |
Rambus, Inc.
 Rambus, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Develops semiconductor memory architectures | Electronic Technology |
Gen-Probe, Inc.
Gen-Probe, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops, manufactures and markets nucleic acid probe-based products for clinical diagnosis | Health Technology |
Security Technology Ventures LLC
 Security Technology Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Security Technology Ventures works with major US corporations and government agencies that focus on Homeland Security. The firm invests in companies involved in surveillance, secure communications, bomb and bio-agent detection, biometrics and security infrastructure. Security Technology Ventures seeks to accelerate innovation and customer procurement of promising security solutions and to provide venture capital for companies seeking rapid implementation of dual use security technologies | Finance |
IntelliGeneScan, Inc.
IntelliGeneScan, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Provides diagnostic tests and research for the detection of colon cancer | Health Technology |
The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York
 The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
 Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Operates as a holding company whose subsidiaries manufactures & sells pharmaceutical products | Health Technology |
Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP
 Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an international law firm | Commercial Services |
New York University
 New York University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Yeshiva University
 Yeshiva University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
US Department of State (District of columbia)
 US Department of State (District of columbia) General GovernmentGovernment Governmental department | Government |
Koret Foundation
Koret Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Functions as a foundation or endowment | Miscellaneous |
3L&T, Inc.
3L&T, Inc. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Manufactures corrosion resistance, mechanical damage and abrasion protection chemicals for industrial equipment | Process Industries |
The National Jazz Museum in Harlem
The National Jazz Museum in Harlem The National Jazz Museum in Harlem is dedicated to preserving, promoting, and celebrating Harlem's jazz heritage. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY. The museum offers a range of programs including live jazz concerts, digital exhibits, and educational workshops. Its exhibits feature archival materials such as live radio broadcasts from the 1930s and 1940s, artist retrospectives, and oral histories that highlight jazz’s influence and cultural significance. The museum provides free and low-cost workshops, performances, and events for students, including those from Title I schools, and engages learners of all ages through hands-on activities, virtual field trips, and interactive explorations of jazz history and improvisation. The museum is open to the public several days a week and offers private tours, school field trips, and event space rentals. | |
American Friends of Koret Israel | |
NTI, Inc.
 NTI, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in researching and developing human performance assistance | Commercial Services |
Proactive Diagnostics
Proactive Diagnostics Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Manufactures medical devices | Health Technology |
New York University School of Law
 New York University School of Law Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Zact, Inc.
Zact, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides financial services | Finance |
Prime Movers Lab LLC
 Prime Movers Lab LLC Investment ManagersFinance Prime Movers Lab invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses across a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for early stage transactions. | Finance |
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