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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 Develops drug molecule for hematology, oncology, metabolic and inflammatory diseases | Director/Board Member | - |
YouthCare | Director/Board Member | - |
Washington Biotechnology & Biomedical Association
Washington Biotechnology & Biomedical Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a nonprofit trade association that supports and promotes the life sciences industry | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Robert W. Overell
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| PHASERX, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 01/02/2018 |
Frazier Management LLC
Frazier Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Frazier Healthcare Partners invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on pharmaceuticals, healthcare services and medical products & distribution sectors. It provides financing for growth and transformation transactions. | Private Equity Investor | 01/08/2005 |
| XENOPORT, INC. | Founder | 01/01/2005 |
| CHIMERIX, INC. | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2005 |
| ARRAY TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | Director/Board Member | 31/10/2002 |
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| Private companies | 16 |
|---|---|
Immunex Corp.
Immunex Corp. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Manufactures, markets, and researches therapeutic products | Health Technology |
Frazier Management LLC
Frazier Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Frazier Healthcare Partners invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on pharmaceuticals, healthcare services and medical products & distribution sectors. It provides financing for growth and transformation transactions. | Finance |
Array BioPharma, Inc.
Array BioPharma, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops & commercializes biopharmaceutical drugs | Health Technology |
Chimerix, Inc.
Chimerix, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops and commercializes medicines for rare epilepsies, cancers and sleep disorders | Health Technology |
Quantum Dot Corp.
Quantum Dot Corp. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Develop biomolecular detection novel solutions intended for clinical applications | Health Technology |
XenoPort, Inc.
XenoPort, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Engages in developing and commercializing of pharmaceutical products for the potential treatment of neurological disorders | Health Technology |
ActivX Biosciences, Inc.
ActivX Biosciences, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops drug molecule for hematology, oncology, metabolic and inflammatory diseases | Health Technology |
University of London
University of London Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Newcastle University
Newcastle University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Skeletech, Inc.
Skeletech, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Provides pharmacology services | Health Technology |
Washington Biotechnology & Biomedical Association
Washington Biotechnology & Biomedical Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a nonprofit trade association that supports and promotes the life sciences industry | Commercial Services |
PhaseRx, Inc.
PhaseRx, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Manufactures enzyme replacement therapies | Health Technology |
Gene's Machine, Inc.
Gene's Machine, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Engages in machining and fabrication of components for the petrochemical, oilfield, and offshore industries | Producer Manufacturing |
YouthCare | |
Inpharos, Inc.
Inpharos, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops software products | Technology Services |
Foundation Bioventures LLC |
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