Michael Tarnow

Chairman at Ferghana Partners Group

79 year

Health Technology

Consumer Services

Finance

Network origin in Michael Tarnow first degree

Entity	Entity type	Industry
MERCK & CO., INC. 136	Public Company	Pharmaceuticals: Major	136
XENON PHARMACEUTICALS INC. 34	Public Company	Pharmaceuticals: Major	34
The Food & Drug Law Institute The Food & Drug Law Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Food & Drug Law Institute is a nonprofit membership organization that provides education, training, publications, and professional engagement opportunities in the field of food and drug law. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The American company offers a platform for stakeholders to inform innovative public policy, law, and regulation. Christine M. Simmon has been the CEO of the company since 2022. 19	Non-Profit Organization	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	19
CASI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. /Old/ CASI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. /Old/ Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology CASI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company, which is focused on the acquisition, development and commercialization of therapeutics addressing cancer and other unmet medical needs. The company develops and commercializes the oncology drugs and drug candidates in China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau. Its products include Zevalin, Evomela, and Marqibo. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Rockville, MD. 17	Extinct	Pharmaceuticals: Major	17
Creative Biomolecules, Inc. Creative Biomolecules, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Creative Biomolecules, Inc. develops products for human tissue regeneration and organs based on morphogenic proteins. The company was founded by Roberto Crea, Fred Bernard Craves and Charles Cohen and is headquartered in Hopkinton, MA. 8	Extinct	Biotechnology	8
MEDIGENE AG 5	Public Company	Biotechnology	5
Massachusetts College of Art & Design 3	College/University	Other Consumer Services	3
Massachusetts College of Art Foundation 1	Foundation/Endowment		1
Ferghana Partners Group Ferghana Partners Group Investment ManagersFinance Ferghana Partners Group provides healthcare corporate finance advisory services. 1	Private Company	Investment Managers	1

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Companies connected to Michael Tarnow via their personal network

Company	Sector	Related people	Main position
New York University	College/University	David Alan Goodkin Peter G. Ernster Richard Kogan Cynthia Hu Karen Quintos	Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree Director/Board Member Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin
Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. provides and disseminates ideas on foreign policies to individuals, corporate members, journalists and policy makers. It operates a forum for government officials, students and other interested parties to study and discuss world issues and impact on American foreign policies. The company publishes Foreign Affairs, a magazine that comes out six times a year, along with books and studies by its own scholars. Council on Foreign Relations was founded in 1921 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.	Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds	Richard Kogan Johnnetta Betsch Cole N. Coles Kenneth Frazier Daniel R. Martin	Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal
PFIZER, INC.	Pharmaceuticals: Major	Henry McKinnell Kenneth Bartizal Robin Sherrington Ron Newbold Elizabeth Garofalo	Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Private Equity Investor Corporate Officer/Principal
Rutgers State University of New Jersey	College/University	Peter G. Ernster Richard Serbin Cynthia Hu David Gionco Lisa Escudero	Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree
University of British Columbia	College/University	Henry McKinnell Frank Holler Ian Mortimer Shelley McCloskey Sherry Aulin	Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate 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	Dwight Bush John L. Zabriskie Samuel O. Thier Daniel R. Martin	Director/Board Member Undergraduate Degree Director/Board Member Undergraduate Degree
Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America provides pharmaceutical research and biotechnology services. It represents the country’s biopharmaceutical research companies, which are devoted to discovering and developing medicines that enable patients to live longer, healthier, and more productive lives. The company was founded in 1958 and is headquartered Washington, DC.	Pharmaceuticals: Major	Henry McKinnell Raymond Gilmartin Kenneth Frazier Pamela M. Williamson	Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member 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	P. Vagelos Judy Lewent Richard Scheller Kenneth Frazier	Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal
ARBUTUS BIOPHARMA CORPORATION	Pharmaceuticals: Major	Richard Henriques Ian Mortimer Shelley McCloskey Jodi Regts	Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer Investor Relations Contact
Purdue University	College/University	Bradley Sheares Richard Markham Kyu-Sung Lee Elizabeth Garofalo	Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree
Drug Information Association Drug Information Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Drug Information Association is a non-profit multidisciplinary association that operates to promote health and well-being. The non-profit company is based in Horsham, PA. Marwan Fathallah has been the CEO of the company since 2023.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Florence S. Gilson Helen Ribbans Martine Kraus Pamela M. Williamson	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	P. Vagelos Nancy L. Buc Samuel O. Thier Richard Scheller	Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal President Corporate Officer/Principal
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania	College/University	Richard Henriques Wei Wu He Jonathan Lloyd Jones	Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin
The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York	College/University	P. Vagelos Richard Scheller Geoffrey M. Levitt	Doctorate Degree Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.	Aerospace & Defense	Bradley Sheares Robert P. Luciano Larry Bossidy	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer
Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society is a non-profit organization that offers healthcare products. The non-profit company is based in Rockville, MD.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Patricia B. Shrader Helen Ribbans Pamela M. Williamson	Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal
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	Nancy L. Buc Edward Basile Jeffrey N. Gibbs	General Counsel Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal
BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY	Medical Specialties	Jim Burns Patricia B. Shrader Raymond Gilmartin	President Public Communications Contact Chief Executive Officer
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB COMPANY	Pharmaceuticals: Major	N. Coles Marino Carol Kyu-Sung Lee	Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal
Stanford University	College/University	Richard Scheller Sebastian Freitag Ian M. Miller	Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree
The Pennsylvania State University	College/University	Kenneth Frazier Karen Quintos Christopher von Seggern	Director/Board Member Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. engages in the research, development, and distribution of vaccines, prescription drugs, and animal health products. The company is headquartered in Whitehouse Station, NJ.	Pharmaceuticals: Major	P. Vagelos Raymond Gilmartin Kenneth Frazier	Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member
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	Richard Serbin Kenneth Frazier Robert T. Rhoad	Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal
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	N. Coles Sebastian Freitag Geoffrey M. Levitt	Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree
Schering-Plough Corp. Schering-Plough Corp. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Schering Plough Corp. manufactures and sells pharmaceuticals, consumer and animal health care products. The firm discovers, develops, manufactures and markets advanced drug therapies. The company is headquartered in Kenilworth, NJ.	Pharmaceuticals: Major	Richard Serbin Richard Kogan Evan Stein	Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal
Biotechnology Innovation Organization Biotechnology Innovation Organization Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Biotechnology Innovation Organization is the world's biotechnology organization, providing advocacy, business development and communications services for more than 1,200 members worldwide. BIO members are involved in the research and development of innovative healthcare, agricultural, industrial and environmental biotechnology technologies. Corporate members range from entrepreneurial companies developing a first product to Fortune 100 multinationals. also represent state and regional biotech associations, service providers to the industry and academic centers.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	N. Coles Jonathan Lloyd Jones Pamela M. Williamson	Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal
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	P. Vagelos Samuel O. Thier Richard Scheller	Corporate Officer/Principal President Corporate Officer/Principal
Columbia Business School	College/University	Caroline Dorsa Daniel R. Martin Ron Newbold	Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin
University of Pennsylvania	College/University	P. Vagelos Richard Henriques James Empfield	Director/Board Member Undergraduate Degree Doctorate Degree
Rochester Christian University	College/University	John L. Zabriskie Bruce A. Leicher Ron Newbold	Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree Doctorate Degree
President's Export Council	General Government	Raymond Gilmartin Kenneth Frazier	Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal
Union College (New York)	College/University	Raymond Gilmartin Ron Newbold	Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree
Angiotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Angiotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Angiotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a global specialty pharmaceutical and medical device company, which engages in developing, manufacturing and marketing medical products and technologies, within the areas of interventional oncology, wound closure and ophthalmology. The company was founded by William L. Hunter and Cruz F. Tony in 1992 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.	Medical Specialties	Frank Holler Jodi Regts	Director/Board Member Public Communications Contact
REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.	Pharmaceuticals: Major	P. Vagelos N. Coles	Chairman Director/Board Member
AFT PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED	Pharmaceuticals: Major	Jim Burns Doug Wilson	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
Cellzome Ltd. Cellzome Ltd. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Cellzome Ltd. engages in the research, development, and manufacture of pharmaceutical products. It provides kinase-targeted drugs to treat inflammatory diseases. The company was founded by Gitte Neubauer on December 22, 2003 and is headquartered in Middlesex, the United Kingdom.	Pharmaceuticals: Major	Charles M. Cohen Johnston L. Evans	Founder Director/Board Member
AMGEN INC.	Pharmaceuticals: Major	David Alan Goodkin Gregory L. Tewalt	Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer Director/Board Member
Dartmouth College	College/University	David Alan Goodkin John L. Zabriskie	Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree
New York University School of Law	College/University	Richard Serbin Jeffrey N. Gibbs	Graduate Degree Graduate Degree
SAMSUNG BIOLOGICS CO.,LTD.	Biotechnology	Kyu-Sung Lee Gregory L. Tewalt	Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal
Intradigm Corp. Intradigm Corp. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Intradigm Corp. develops drugs and therapies. Its RNAi therapeutic platform comprised of proprietary delivery technologies, potent siRNA sequences and innovative siRNA structural features. The company was founded by Puthupparampil Scaria, Martin C. Woodle, Wei-Wu He and Patrick Y. Lu in 2000 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA.	Pharmaceuticals: Major	Wei Wu He Mohammad Azab	Founder Chief Executive Officer
Institute For Advanced Clinical Trials For Children		Caroline Dorsa Elizabeth Garofalo	Founder Director/Board Member
LifeSciences British Columbia LifeSciences British Columbia BiotechnologyHealth Technology LifeSciences British Columbia is a non-profit organization, which engages in supporting and representing the life science community through leadership, investment, advocacy, and promotion. It ensures that no life sciences sector is working in isolation and that all sectors come together in a comprehensive, complementary, and coordinated fashion. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.	Biotechnology	Karen G. Corraini Frank Holler	Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member
University of Victoria	College/University	Karen G. Corraini Jodi Regts	Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin
The Centre for Drug Research & Development The Centre for Drug Research & Development Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Center for Drug Research & Development operates as a drug development and commercialization company. The firm provides the specialized expertise and infrastructure to identify, validate and advance promising discoveries, and transform them into commercially viable investment opportunities for the private sector and ultimately into new therapies for patients. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Jodi Regts Dawn Svoronos	Public Communications Contact Chairman
JOHNSON & JOHNSON	Pharmaceuticals: Major	Richard Serbin Freddy Jimenez	Corporate Officer/Principal General Counsel
Harvard Law School	College/University	Clarence Machado Kenneth Frazier	Graduate Degree Graduate Degree
Harvard Medical School	College/University	Samuel O. Thier N. Coles	Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal

Statistics

International

United States	41
Canada	7
Belgium	2
New Zealand	2
United Kingdom	2

Sectoral

Consumer Services	20
Health Technology	18
Commercial Services	9
Government	3
Miscellaneous	2

Operational

Director/Board Member	481
Corporate Officer/Principal	267
Independent Dir/Board Member	128
Chairman	120
President	84

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Insiders
Henry McKinnell	35
Richard Serbin	31
Clarence Machado	30
N. Coles	30
Frank Holler	29
Caroline Dorsa	27
Richard Scheller	27
Kenneth Frazier	26
Jim Burns	26
Clark Golestani	23
John L. Zabriskie	22
Dwight Bush	22
Daniel R. Martin	22
Mohammad Azab	21
Charles M. Cohen	21

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