J. Kenneth Charles Knowles
Director/Board Member at Caris Life Sciences, LLC
Network origin in J. Kenneth Charles Knowles first degree
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Genentech, Inc.
 Genentech, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Genentech, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets pharmaceutical products for life-threatening medical conditions. It studies various areas including oncology, immunology, neuroscience, ophthalmic diseases, microbial pathogenesis, metabolic diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and opportunistic areas. The company was founded by Herb W. Boyer and Robert A. Swanson in 1976 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, CA.
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| Subsidiary | Biotechnology | 222 |
Caris Life Sciences, LLC
 Caris Life Sciences, LLC Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Caris Life Sciences Ltd. provides diagnostics and anatomic pathology services. The firm develops an unbiased profiling platform for novel target identification, drug development and delivery, diagnostic and disease monitoring, and precision medicine enabling aspects. It offers services throughout the U.S., Europe, Australia and other international markets. The company was founded by David D. Halbert in 2008 and is headquartered in Irving, TX.
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| Holding Company | Medical/Nursing Services | 29 |
European Molecular Biology Organization
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| Non-Profit Organization | 29 | |
The University of Edinburgh
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 22 |
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 19 |
Agency for Science, Technology & Research
 Agency for Science, Technology & Research Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Agency for Science, Technology & Research engages in fostering scientific research and development. It is the agency for fostering world-class scientific research and talent for a vibrant knowledge-based and innovation-driven Singapore. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Singapore.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 17 |
| Public Company | Biotechnology | 14 | |
University of Helsinki
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 14 |
Glaxo Wellcome Plc
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| Extinct | Pharmaceuticals: Major | 12 |
Hermo Pharma Oy
 Hermo Pharma Oy Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Hermo Pharma Ltd. is a biopharmaceutical company which aims to discover and develop cutting-edge therapeutic approaches for currently untreatable medical needs, particularly in the field of neurology. The company's R&D programs are based on scientifically innovative concepts. These concepts are being developed through preclinical and early clinical development phases with the aim gaining partners prior to late clinical development phases and finally marketing. The company was founded in 2008 by professors Mart Saarma, Eero Castrén, Heikki Rauvala and Dr. Henri Huttunen. The company operates in close collaboration with several academic laboratories affiliated with the University of Helsinki. Hermo Pharma Ltd. operates according to the 'virtual business model'. This means the company outsources the majority of business functions outside of its core business areas, while controlling the key technology assets and strategic partnerships with a small but highly capable group of people managing operations. As the company's overheads are kept lower than traditional biopharmaceutical companies much more of its financial resources can be utilized directly to achieve business goals. Hermo Pharma Ltd. is a privately owned, venture capital backed company. Its current investors include Helsinki University Funds and Seed Fund Vera Ltd.
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| Extinct | Pharmaceuticals: Major | 11 |
Targovax Oy
 Targovax Oy Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Targovax Oy focuses on the development and commercialization of targeted cancer immunotherapy. It is a biotechnology company with novel immunotherapy platform that is based on engineered oncolytic viruses armed with potent immune-stimulating transgenes. The firm's products induce a tailored response by the immune system directed at each patient’s unique cancer cells. The company was founded by Pekka Ilmari Simula and Antti Vuolanto in 2009 and is headquartered in Helsinki, Finland.
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| Subsidiary | Pharmaceuticals: Major | 11 |
Immunophotonics, Inc.
 Immunophotonics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Immunophotonics, Inc. develops proprietary novel drug product for use in a minimally invasive therapeutic cancer vaccine. Its vaccine process under development, inCVAX, is a two injection procedure into one or more selected tumors: The first injection is a needle with an optical fiber (coupled to a laser) that heats selected tumor(s) locally; The second injection is experimental drug product, a proprietary synthesized carbohydrate polymer, that is intended to recruit and activate antigen-presenting cells, potentially triggering a cascade that leads to a systemic anti-tumor immune response. The company was founded by Lu Alleruzzo and Tomas Hode in 2009 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MI.
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| Holding Company | Pharmaceuticals: Major | 10 |
MediSapiens Oy
 MediSapiens Oy Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services MediSapiens Oy provides solutions for bioinformatics analysis. It offers software and products for biological research. The firm creates customized bioinformatics software solutions to organizations; ranging from data management system, to full sample and data processing system, to an animal deoxyribonucleic acid testing service. Its products include Biond Explorer; Research Integrator; IST Online; Target Scout; and Fusion Scout. The company was founded by Sami Kalevi Kilpinen, Olli-Pekka Kallioniemi, and Tommi Pisto in 2009 and is headquartered in Helsinki, Finland.
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| Private Company | Packaged Software | 9 |
Affibody Medical AB
 Affibody Medical AB Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Affibody Medical AB provides biopharmaceuticals services. It develops Affibody, an antibody mimetic and Albumod, a technology that enhances the efficacy of biopharmaceuticals by extending their circulatory half-life through a strong binding to albumin. The company was founded by Karin Nord and Carl Erik Mathias Uhlén in 1998 and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.
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| Holding Company | Pharmaceuticals: Major | 9 |
University of East Anglia
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 1 |
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Companies connected to J. Kenneth Charles Knowles via their personal network
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|---|---|---|---|
| Swiss Federal Institute of Technology | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Doctorate Degree | |
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 Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Caris Ltd.
 Caris Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Caris Ltd (Caris) is a private equity firm founded in 2004 by David D. Halbert. The firm is headquartered in Irving, Texas. | Investment Managers | Chief Executive Officer Private Equity Analyst Director/Board Member Private Equity Investor | |
| The Hebrew University of Jerusalem | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Weizmann Institute of Science | College/University | Doctorate Degree Doctorate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Doctorate Degree | |
Affibody AB
 Affibody AB Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Affibody AB conducts research and development services within biotechnology. It markets and sells licensed products and research findings to the pharmaceutical industry. The company was founded by Karin Nord in 1998 and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Founder Founder Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
| University of Lausanne | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Doctorate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| CIRCIO HOLDING ASA | Biotechnology | Director/Board Member Chairman Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | |
| University of Cambridge | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Doctorate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Doctorate Degree | |
| Aalto University | College/University | Graduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Graduate Degree 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 Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Karolinska Institutet | College/University | Chairman Doctorate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Royal Institute of Technology | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Doctorate Degree Graduate Degree | |
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. | College/University | Masters Business Admin Doctorate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences
 Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences provides research and development services on sciences. The non-profit company is based in Stockholm, Sweden. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland
 Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland BiotechnologyHealth Technology The Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland engages in research, development, and training in molecular medicines. The private company is based in Helsinki, Finland. | Biotechnology | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| HERANTIS PHARMA OYJ | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer Founder | |
Teknologian Tutkimuskeskus VTT Oy
 Teknologian Tutkimuskeskus VTT Oy Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Teknologian Tutkimuskeskus VTT Oy provides technology solutions and innovation services. It offers its services in the sectors of bioeconomy, health and wellbeing, digital society, sustainable city, low carbon energy, technology industry, business development, and research infrastructure. The company was founded on January 16, 1942 and is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Inform Diagnostics, Inc.
 Inform Diagnostics, Inc. Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Inform Diagnostics, Inc. provides pathology diagnostic services. It offers subspecialty anatomic pathology in the fields of breast health, dermatology, gastroenterology, hematology, and urology. The company was founded by David D. Halbert and Harold Roe in 1996 and is headquartered in Irving, TX. | Hospital/Nursing Management | Founder Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
California Institute of Technology
 California Institute of Technology Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services California Institute of Technology provides education focusing on science, engineering, academia, business, and public service. The company was founded in 1891 and it is headquartered in Pasadena, CA. | College/University | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Doctorate Degree | |
| Harvard Medical School | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Doctorate Degree | |
| University of Stockholm | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Doctorate Degree | |
Cancer Research UK
 Cancer Research UK Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Cancer Research UK provides cancer research services. It supports and undertakes research on the biology and causes of cancer and develops anti-cancer drugs. The firm also provides general information about cancer and types of treatments and funds projects that help patients cope with the side effects of cancer and its treatment. Its institute also operates an online portal CancerHelp UK that provides patient information. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| ALLIGATOR BIOSCIENCE AB | Biotechnology | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
HealthCap AB
 HealthCap AB Investment ManagersFinance HealthCap AB (HealthCap) is a venture capital subsidiary of Odlander, Fredrikson & Co. AB founded in 1995 by Björn Ingemar Odlander and Peder Fredrikson. The firm is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden with an additional office in Switzerland. | Investment Managers | Consultant / Advisor Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Aalto University School of Business | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree | |
| BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB COMPANY | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
Atlas Antibodies AB
 Atlas Antibodies AB BiotechnologyHealth Technology Atlas Antibodies AB develops antibodies and reagents for Mass Spectrometry (MS)-based quantitative proteomics. Its project Human Protein Atlas aim to present an expression map of the complete human proteome. It offers characterized antibodies to various protein coding human genes; Triple A Polyclonals that are research grade rabbit polyclonal antibodies; and mouse monoclonal antibodies to selected proteins, as a complement to rabbit polyclonal antibodies. Its antibodies are used to study human proteins, for basic research purposes and clinical research in various disease areas, such as cancer and neurological brain diseases. The company was founded by Jan Fredrik Pontén, Karin Marianne Hansson, Henrik Wernérus, and Carl Erik Mathias Uhlén in 2006 and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. | Biotechnology | Founder Director/Board Member | |
Atlas Therapeutics AB
 Atlas Therapeutics AB Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Part of Alligator Bioscience AB, Atlas Therapeutics AB develops and manufactures antibody drugs. The company is based in Stockholm, Sweden. Atlas Therapeutics was acquired by Alligator Bioscience AB on October 18, 2013. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Imperial College London | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree | |
| GSK PLC | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences
 Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences (IVA) is an organization that brings together around 1,300 academy members and 250 companies to bridge the gap between academia, business, and politics. The non-profit company is based in Stockholm, Sweden. The Swedish company's aim is to work towards people's ability to contribute positively to society. The organization runs an internship program called Tekniksprånget, which gives young people in Sweden the opportunity to test the engineering profession through a four-month paid internship. The program has been running since 2012 and aims to inspire more people to choose a higher technical education. The CEO of the company is Björn O. Nilsson. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Arizona State University | College/University | Director/Board Member Doctorate Degree | |
| Aalto University School of Science & Technology | College/University | Graduate Degree Doctorate Degree | |
| University of Uppsala | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Science for Life Laboratory
 Science for Life Laboratory Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Science for Life Laboratory, also known as scilifelab, is a national resource in Sweden that provides unique technologies and expertise to life scientists. The private company is based in Solna, Sweden. The Swedish company is closely connected to a community of researchers in various fields such as biomedicine, ecology, and evolution. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Chairman | |
| HERBALIFE LTD. | Medical Distributors | Director/Board Member Chairman | |
| BIOHIT OYJ | Medical Specialties | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
| Oncopeptides Incentive AB | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | ||
| BIOGEN INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Sales & Marketing Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | |
| ONCOPEPTIDES AB | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer Director of Finance/CFO | |
F2G Ltd.
 F2G Ltd. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology F2G Ltd. provides novel drugs for the treatment of life-threatening systemic fungal diseases. It primarily focuses on developing an F3 series of anti mould compound, which is an antifungal agent that acts through a mechanism different from marketed drugs. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Manchester, the United Kingdom. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
| University of Oxford | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree | |
| Swiss Finance Institute | College/University | Chairman Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| University College London | College/University | Doctorate Degree Doctorate Degree | |
| University of Geneva | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Director/Board Member | |
| BIORETEC OY | Medical Specialties | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| RAYSEARCH LABORATORIES AB | Packaged Software | Chairman Director of Finance/CFO | |
Innovestor Ventures Oy
 Innovestor Ventures Oy Investment ManagersFinance Innovestor Ventures Oy is a venture capital firm, a subsidiary of Innovestor Oy founded in 2014. The firm is headquartered in Helsinki, Finland. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Private Equity Investor |
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| United States | 10 |
| Finland | 10 |
| United Kingdom | 8 |
| Switzerland | 4 |
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| Consumer Services | 22 |
| Health Technology | 14 |
| Commercial Services | 10 |
| Finance | 4 |
| Health Services | 2 |
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| Director/Board Member | 410 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 280 |
| Chairman | 91 |
| Founder | 88 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 86 |
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| Olivier Steimer | 30 |
| Jorma Jaakko Ollila | 25 |
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| Jose F. Suarez | 19 |
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