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Stephen P.
A. Fodor was the founder of Affymetrix, Inc. (founded in 1992) where he held the title of Executive Chairman from 2009 to 2015.
He was also the founder of Perlegen Sciences, Inc. (founded in 2000) where he served as Chairman from 2010 to 2011.
Additionally, he founded Cellular Research, Inc. in 2011 and held the position of Chief Executive Officer.
Currently, Dr. Fodor is the Director at the American Association for the Advancement of Science, a Trustee at the Carnegie Institution of Washington, and a Member of the National Academy of Engineering.
In the past, he worked as a Director at Sunesis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. from 2001 to 2009 and as Vice President & Director-Physical Sciences at Affymax Research Institute from 1989 to 1993.
Dr. Fodor's education includes a graduate and doctorate degree from Princeton University and undergraduate and graduate degrees from Washington State University.
Stephen P. A. Fodor active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Carnegie Institution of Washington
Carnegie Institution of Washington Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides technical and scientific research services | Director/Board Member | - |
National Academy of Engineering
National Academy of Engineering Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a professional membership organization | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
American Association for the Advancement of Science
American Association for the Advancement of Science Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides science related journal, program, and education services | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Stephen P. A. Fodor
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| AFFYMETRIX, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 2008-12-31 |
| VIRACTA THERAPEUTICS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2009-04-02 |
Affymax Research Institute
Affymax Research Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Researches and develops pharmaceutical products | Corporate Officer/Principal | 1992-12-31 |
Cellular Research, Inc.
Cellular Research, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Operates as a biotechnology research and development company | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Perlegen Sciences, Inc.
Perlegen Sciences, Inc. Drugstore ChainsRetail Trade Discovers and develops drugs | Founder | - |
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| Private companies | 10 |
|---|---|
Affymetrix, Inc.
Affymetrix, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops, manufactures and sells products and services for genetic analysis | Health Technology |
Perlegen Sciences, Inc.
Perlegen Sciences, Inc. Drugstore ChainsRetail Trade Discovers and develops drugs | Retail Trade |
Sunesis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Sunesis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops oncology therapeutics for treatment of solid and hematologic cancers | Health Technology |
Affymax Research Institute
Affymax Research Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Researches and develops pharmaceutical products | Commercial Services |
Princeton University
Princeton University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Washington State University
Washington State University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Carnegie Institution of Washington
Carnegie Institution of Washington Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides technical and scientific research services | Commercial Services |
National Academy of Engineering
National Academy of Engineering Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a professional membership organization | Commercial Services |
American Association for the Advancement of Science
American Association for the Advancement of Science Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides science related journal, program, and education services | Commercial Services |
Cellular Research, Inc.
Cellular Research, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Operates as a biotechnology research and development company | Health Technology |
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