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Denis R.
Burger was the founder of Epitope, Inc., founded in 1981, where the title held was Chairman from 1981 to 1990.
Dr. Burger was the founder of Trinity Biotech Plc, founded in 1992, where the title held was Lead Independent Non-Executive Director from 1992 to 2020.
Dr. Burger currently holds the position of Executive Chairman at Biocide, Inc. since 2009.
Dr. Burger is Chairman at AMES Technology, Inc. Dr. Burger is President at Yamhill Valley Vineyards, Inc. since 1983.
Dr. Burger is Partner at Sovereign Ventures LLC.
Dr. Burger is Managing Member at Paradigm Ventures LLC since 1990.
Former positions include Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc. from 1996 to 2007.
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at AVI Biopharma, Inc. Vice Chairman & Chief Science Officer at CytoDyn, Inc. from 2016 to 2018.
Executive Chairman at BioCurex, Inc. Director at Paulson Capital (Delaware) Corp.
from 2007 to 2009 and from 2013 to 2014.
Lead Independent Director at Aptose Biosciences, Inc. from 2007 to 2026.
Professor-Microbiology & Immunology at Oregon Health & Science University from 1969 to 1985.
Education includes undergraduate degree from the University of California, Berkeley in 1965, and graduate and doctorate degrees from the University of Arizona in 1969.
Denis Burger active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Yamhill Valley Vineyards, Inc.
Yamhill Valley Vineyards, Inc. Beverages: AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Produces and sells wines | President | 1982-12-31 |
Biocide, Inc. | Chairman | 2011-05-22 |
Sovereign Ventures LLC | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
AMES Technology, Inc.
AMES Technology, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops non-invasive medical devices to reduce impairment and improve function in highly disabled stroke patients | Chairman | - |
Paradigm Ventures LLC
Paradigm Ventures LLC Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Paradigm Ventures LLC is a finance and investment firm specializing in venture capital and financing for fast-growth technology companies, with a focus on telecommunications and network sectors. The private company is based in Portland. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 1989-12-31 |
Former positions of Denis Burger
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| APTOSE BIOSCIENCES INC. | Director/Board Member | 2026-06-29 |
| TRINITY BIOTECH PLC | Founder | 2020-10-22 |
| CYTODYN INC. | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | 2018-07-10 |
Paulson Capital (Delaware) Corp.
Paulson Capital (Delaware) Corp. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage and investment banking services | Director/Board Member | 2014-01-21 |
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 16 |
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Epitope, Inc.
Epitope, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops diagnostic tests and related products | Health Technology |
Paulson Capital (Delaware) Corp.
Paulson Capital (Delaware) Corp. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage and investment banking services | Finance |
Trinity Biotech Plc
Trinity Biotech Plc Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops, acquires, manufactures and markets medical diagnostic products | Health Technology |
Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc.
Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Manufactures micro-dystrophin gene therapy | Health Technology |
Aptose Biosciences, Inc.
Aptose Biosciences, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Discovers, research and develops anticancer therapies with high safety profiles | Health Technology |
Biocide, Inc. | |
CytoDyn, Inc.
CytoDyn, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Operates as a biotechnology company that develops and commercializes pharmaceutical products to treat human immunodeficiency virus infection | Health Technology |
AMES Technology, Inc.
AMES Technology, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops non-invasive medical devices to reduce impairment and improve function in highly disabled stroke patients | Health Technology |
BioCurex, Inc.
BioCurex, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Develops, produces, markets, and licenses patented proprietary technology of cancer diagnostics | Health Technology |
Oregon Health & Science University
Oregon Health & Science University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
University of Arizona
University of Arizona Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Berkeley Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Yamhill Valley Vineyards, Inc.
Yamhill Valley Vineyards, Inc. Beverages: AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Produces and sells wines | Consumer Non-Durables |
Sovereign Ventures LLC | |
Paradigm Ventures LLC
Paradigm Ventures LLC Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Paradigm Ventures LLC is a finance and investment firm specializing in venture capital and financing for fast-growth technology companies, with a focus on telecommunications and network sectors. The private company is based in Portland. | Finance |
AVI Biopharma, Inc. |
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