Robert W. Overell
Director/Board Member at ActivX Biosciences, Inc.
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Robert W.
Overell was the founder of XenoPort, Inc. (1999) and PhaseRx, Inc. (2006), where he held the titles of Director and President, Chief Executive & Accounting Officer, respectively.
Currently, he holds Director positions at ActivX Biosciences, Inc., Washington Biotechnology & Biomedical Association, and YouthCare.
Dr. Overell's former positions include Director at Array BioPharma, Inc. (1998-2002), Chimerix, Inc. (2004-2005), Quantum Dot Corp., Skeletech, Inc., Gene's Machine, Inc., Inpharos, Inc., and Immunex Corp.
(as Principal).
He was also a General Partner at Frazier Management LLC (2004-2005) and President of Foundation Bioventures LLC.
Dr. Overell holds a doctorate from the University of London and an undergraduate degree from Newcastle University.
Robert W. Overell active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
ActivX Biosciences, Inc.
 ActivX Biosciences, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology ActivX Biosciences, Inc. develops pharmaceutical products. It discovers and develops small molecule drugs for major unmet medical needs. The company was founded in 2000 and is located in La Jolla, CA | Director/Board Member | - |
| YouthCare | Director/Board Member | - |
| Washington Biotechnology & Biomedical Association | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Robert W. Overell
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| PHASERX, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 2018-01-31 |
Frazier Management LLC
 Frazier Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Frazier Management LLC (Frazier Healthcare Partners) is a venture capital subsidiary of Frazier & Co Inc. founded in 1991. The firm is headquartered in Seattle, Washington. | Private Equity Investor | 2005-07-31 |
| XENOPORT, INC. | Founder | 2004-12-31 |
| CHIMERIX, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2004-12-31 |
| ARRAY TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2002-10-30 |
Training of Robert W. Overell
| University of London | Doctorate Degree |
| Newcastle University | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 2 |
|---|---|
| CHIMERIX, INC. | Health Technology |
| PHASERX, INC. | Health Technology |
| Private companies | 12 |
|---|---|
Immunex Corp.
 Immunex Corp. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Immunex Corporation is a leading biopharmaceutical company dedicated to improving lives through immune system science innovation | Health Technology |
Frazier Management LLC
Frazier Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Frazier Management LLC (Frazier Healthcare Partners) is a venture capital subsidiary of Frazier & Co Inc. founded in 1991. The firm is headquartered in Seattle, Washington. | Finance |
Array BioPharma, Inc.
 Array BioPharma, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Array BioPharma, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company. Its focus is on the discovery, development and commercialization of targeted small molecule drugs to treat patients afflicted with cancer and other high-burden diseases. The company's products are BRAFTOVI and MEKTOVI. Its portfolio includes Binimetinib, Selumetinib, Encorafenib, Filanesib, Ipatasertib, Varltinib, Danoprevir, ARRY-797, Larotrectinib, Tucatinib, ARRY-382, Motolimod, Prexasertib, GDC-0575, LOXO-292, LOXO-195, and AK-1830. The company was founded by Kevin Koch, Anthony D. Piscopio, K. C. Nicolaou, and David L. Snitman in 1998 and is headquartered in Boulder, CO. | Health Technology |
Quantum Dot Corp.
 Quantum Dot Corp. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Quantum Dot Corp. develops and markets novel solutions for biomolecular detection. Its products and services employ quantum dot particles, tiny semiconductor crystals that emit light brightly in a range of sharp colors. The company was founded by Bala Manian in 1998 and is located in Hayward, CA. | Electronic Technology |
XenoPort, Inc.
 XenoPort, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology XenoPort, Inc. operated as a biopharmaceutical company. Its products included horizant and regnite. The company was founded by Ronald W. Barrett, William J. Dower and Mark A. Gallop on December 17, 1999 and was headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Health Technology |
ActivX Biosciences, Inc.
ActivX Biosciences, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology ActivX Biosciences, Inc. develops pharmaceutical products. It discovers and develops small molecule drugs for major unmet medical needs. The company was founded in 2000 and is located in La Jolla, CA | Health Technology |
Skeletech, Inc.
 Skeletech, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Skeletech, Inc. provides pharmacology services. The company is based in Bothell, WA. The company was founded by Christopher Jerome. Skeletech was acquired by Nordion (Canada), Inc., part of Sotera Health Co. from July 30, 2018 on August 01, 2005 for $9 million. | Health Technology |
| Washington Biotechnology & Biomedical Association | |
Gene's Machine, Inc.
 Gene's Machine, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Gene's Machine, Inc. operates as welding and machining company. It offers computer numeric control equipment, lathes, milling machines, manual horizontal boring machines, welding equipment, drill press, metal sawing and cutoff equipment, grinding machines, material handling equipment, hardness test equipment, micrometers, and bore gages. The firms serve the petrochemical, oilfield, and offshore industries. The company was founded by Gene Pratka in 1980 and is headquartered in Victoria, TX. | Producer Manufacturing |
| YouthCare | |
| Inpharos, Inc. | Technology Services |
| Foundation Bioventures LLC |
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