Susan Knudson
Chief Executive Officer at HISTOGEN INC.
Net worth: - $ as of 2024-03-30
Network origin in Susan Knudson first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
University of San Diego
62
| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 62 |
Neothetics, Inc.
 Neothetics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Neothetics, Inc. operates as a holding company, which provides clinical-stage specialty pharmaceutical and developing therapeutics for the aesthetic. It focuses on localized fat reduction and body contouring. The company products include LIPO-202, is an injectable formulation of the long-acting ß2-adrenergic receptor agonist, salmeterol xinafoate. Neothetics was founded by John D. Dobak in February 2007 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.
16
| Extinct | Pharmaceuticals: Major | 16 |
| Public Company | Biotechnology | 16 | |
| Subsidiary | Biotechnology | 8 | |
Avera Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 Avera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Avera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. develops drugs and therapies. The company's pharmaceutical compounds are used to identify opportunities for therapeutic advances in the treatment of neurological and psychiatric disorders. Avera Pharmaceuticals was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.
5
| Extinct | Medical/Nursing Services | 5 |
| Public Company | Pharmaceuticals: Major | 3 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Susan Knudson via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
BIOCOM
 BIOCOM Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services BIOCOM provides scientific and technological services. The firm focuses that positively influence the growth of the life science industry, including capital formation, public policy, workforce development and scientific discovery and development. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| PFIZER, INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | |
| Rutgers State University of New Jersey | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Doctorate Degree Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
University of Southern California
 University of Southern California Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services University of Southern California is a private research university that mainly offers undergraduate, graduate & other higher education. The university was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| San Diego State University | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
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 | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Idun Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 Idun Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Idun Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that engages in the discovery and development of human therapeutics to control apoptosis. The company was founded by John C. Reed, Robert H. Horvitz, and Lawrence C. Fritz in March 1993 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Medical Specialties | Chairman Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Guild Mortgage Co. LLC
 Guild Mortgage Co. LLC Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Guild Mortgage Co. provides home mortgage and financing services. The firm also provides loans, services and expertise to homebuyers. It offers resale and builder purchase mortgage services. The company was founded by Martin Gleich in 1960 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Finance/Rental/Leasing | Chief Executive Officer Sales & Marketing Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| University of California San Diego | College/University | Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
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 | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Corporate Directors Forum
 Corporate Directors Forum Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Corporate Directors Forum operates as a forum for corporate directors. The non-profit company is based in La Jolla, CA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| EVOFEM BIOSCIENCES, INC. | Biotechnology | Director/Board Member Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | |
| INSEAD | College/University | Masters Business Admin Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Dartmouth College | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| ABBOTT LABORATORIES | Medical Specialties | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Inamed Corp.
 Inamed Corp. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Inamed Corp. developed and manufactured breast implants, wrinkle prevention & obesity solutions. Its products were available through its two business divisions: INAMED Aesthetics, and INAMED Health. The company offered breast implants for augmentation, reconstruction surgeries, invasive surgeries for sustained weight loss and other dermal products to correct facial wrinkles. INAMED was headquartered in Santa Barbara, CA. | Medical Specialties | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| KYTHERA BIOPHARMACEUTICALS INC | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer Director/Board Member | |
Alume Biosciences, Inc.
 Alume Biosciences, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Alume Biosciences, Inc. operates as an biotechnology company. It develops nerve- targeted pharmaceuticals for surgical and therapeutic use. The company was founded by Quyen Nguyen, Brett Berman, Chrysa Mineo, Mike Whitney, and Roger Tsien in 2017 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| University of California, Davis | College/University | Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Excaliard Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 Excaliard Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Excaliard Pharmaceuticals, Inc. manufactures, develops therapeutics for the treatment of scarring and fibrotic disorders. The company was founded by John Gordon Foulkes and Nicholas M. Dean in 2006 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | President Chairman | |
| Loyola University of Chicago | College/University | Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| MERRILL LYNCH PREFERRED CAPITAL TRUST I | Major Banks | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| ANAPTYSBIO, INC. | Biotechnology | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| SANGAMO THERAPEUTICS, INC. | Biotechnology | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Corthera, Inc.
 Corthera, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Corthera, Inc. develops and manufactures pharmaceuticals, such as cardiovascular preparations. It engages in acquiring, developing, and commercializing therapies for illnesses in the acute care setting. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in San Carlos, CA. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Phoenix Molecular Designs Ltd.
 Phoenix Molecular Designs Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Phoenix Molecular Designs operates as a biopharmaceutical company. It focuses on developing first-in-class inhibitors against ribosomal S6 kinase (RSK), an important drug target for cancer, heart disease, and inflammation. The company was founded by Sandra Dunn in 2012 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Chairman | |
| University of California, Los Angeles | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
| MEDICINOVA, INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | General Counsel Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| SIENTRA, INC. | Medical Specialties | Chief Executive Officer Founder | |
DermTech Operations, Inc.
 DermTech Operations, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology DermTech Operations, Inc. engages in the provision of molecular dermatology. It develops products that facilitate the early detection of skin cancers, assess inflammatory diseases, and customize drug treatments. The firm's products include adhesive skin collection kit, pigmented lesion assay (PLA), nevome, inflammatory disease and carcinome. The company was founded by Lawrence A. Rheins in 1996 and is headquartered in La Jolla, CA. | Medical Specialties | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
JMG Capital Management LLC
 JMG Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance JMG Capital Management LLC (JMG Capital) is an independent hedge fund manager headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The firm was founded by Jonathan Glaser in 1992. JMG Capital provides investment advice to high-net-worth individual and institutional clients. | Investment Managers | Analyst-Equity Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Gamble Jones Investment Counsel
 Gamble Jones Investment Counsel Investment ManagersFinance Gamble Jones Investment Counsel (GJIC) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in Pasadena, California. The firm was founded by Jim Gamble in 1956 as Gamble, Jones, Morphy & Bent. In 2023, they were acquired by Cerity Partners LLC, a subsidiary of Palladium Partners LLC. GJIC provides investment advisory services to individuals, family groups, foundations, endowment funds, trusts, pension, and profit-sharing plans. | Investment Managers | President Portfolio Manager-Equities | |
| CUBIST PHARMACEUTICALS INC | Pharmaceuticals: Major | President Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | |
Genzyme Corp.
 Genzyme Corp. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Genzyme Corp. engages in development and manufacture of specialty therapeutic, surgical and diagnostic product. It serves in the areas of rare genetic diseases, multiple sclerosis, cardiovascular diseases and endocrinology. The company was founded on June 8, 1981 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | Medical Specialties | Director/Board Member Founder | |
DuPont Pharmaceuticals Co.
 DuPont Pharmaceuticals Co. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology DuPont Pharmaceuticals Co. researches and develops pharmaceuticals and imaging products to treat diseases. It focuses on pharmaceuticals to treat unmet medical needs in the fight against HIV, cardiovascular disease, central nervous system disorders, cancer and arthritis-related disorders. The company is located in Wilmington, DE. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
The Biotechnology Institute
 The Biotechnology Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Biotechnology Institute is a non-profit organization, which engages in designing and managing programs about biotechnology research. Its programs include BioGENEius Challenges, leadership awards, and Adopt-A-School. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Chairman | |
| AMGEN INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Chief Operating Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Stanford University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Northwestern University
 Northwestern University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Northwestern University is a private institution founded in 1851 to serve the Northwest Territory, an area that now includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. Northwestern has three campuses | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| University of Michigan | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
Ajinomoto Althea, Inc.
 Ajinomoto Althea, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Ajinomoto Althea, Inc. provides biopharmaceutical contract development and manufacturing services to biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies worldwide. It offers development services in the areas of process development, protein formulation technology, analytical development and validation, and regulatory support. The company was founded by Magda Marquet and Francois Ferre in 1998 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Medical Specialties | Director of Finance/CFO Chief Executive Officer | |
Peplin, Inc.
 Peplin, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Peplin, Inc. develops drugs and pharmaceutical products. The company was founded by James Harrison Aylward in 1998 and is headquartered in Emeryville, CA. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Mortgage Bankers Association
 Mortgage Bankers Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Mortgage Bankers Association is an American company that provides web, virtual event, and mobile solutions to its clients. The non-profit company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company has over 20 certifications and dedicated success specialists to ensure their clients' satisfaction. The company offers industry-leading engagefully and engagefully events apps and platforms that power year-round member engagement as well as in-person, hybrid/blended, and virtual events on both mobile and desktop devices. The company is a Sitefinity Gold Partner with years of experience delivering results-driven association websites using the Sitefinity platform. The CEO of the company is Robert D. Broeksmit. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal |
Statistics
International
| United States | 48 |
| France | 3 |
| Canada | 2 |
Sectoral
| Health Technology | 26 |
| Consumer Services | 13 |
| Commercial Services | 9 |
| Finance | 5 |
| Health Services | 2 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 346 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 199 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 97 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 92 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 81 |
Most connected contacts
| Insiders | |
|---|---|
| Daniel Janney | 47 |
| Kim Kamdar | 41 |
| Thomas Wiggans | 31 |
| Magda Marquet | 30 |
| Dan Kisner | 29 |
| Dennis Fenton | 28 |
| Kim Wahl | 24 |
| David Crean | 23 |
| Gail Naughton | 22 |
| Susan Windham-Bannister | 20 |
| Jeffrey M. Nugent | 20 |
| Encik Saffie bin Bakar | 19 |
| Byron Roth | 19 |
| Michael Fritz Herbert Bonte Friedheim | 18 |
| Sigurdur Olafsson | 16 |
- Stock Market
- Insiders
- Susan Knudson
- Company connections