James A. Wells
Director/Board Member chez ADRx, Inc.
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James A.
Wells is the founder of Warp Drive Bio, Inc. (2012), Sunesis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (1998), and Calithera Biosciences, Inc. (2010).
At Warp Drive Bio, he did not hold any titles.
At Sunesis Pharmaceuticals, he held the title of Director in 2008.
At Calithera Biosciences, he held the title of Director.
Currently, Dr. Wells holds the position of Chairman-Pharmaceutical Chemistry Department at The University of California, San Francisco and Director at ADRx, Inc. He previously held the position of Director at Catalyst Bioscience, Inc. and Scientist at Genentech, Inc. He was also a Member of the National Academy of Sciences.
Dr. Wells received his undergraduate degree from the University of California, Berkeley and his doctorate degree from Washington State University in 1979.
Postes actifs de James A. Wells
| Sociétés | Poste | Début |
|---|---|---|
| The University of California, San Francisco | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
ADRx, Inc.
 ADRx, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology ADRx, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company. The firm advances drug candidates for Alzhiemer’s disease, systemic amyloidosis and ovarian cancer. The company was founded by Gary Wilcox and David Eisenberg and is headquartered in Thousand Oaks, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Anciens postes connus de James A. Wells
| Sociétés | Poste | Fin |
|---|---|---|
| VIRACTA THERAPEUTICS, INC. | Founder | 01/01/2008 |
Warp Drive Bio, Inc.
 Warp Drive Bio, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Warp Drive Bio, Inc. focused on proprietary genomic technology to discover drugs of natural origin. The firm deployed proprietary platforms Genome Mining and Small Molecule Assisted Receptor Targeting (SMART) to discover and develop novel molecules addressing new pharmacologic mechanisms. The company was founded by Gregory L. Verdine, George McDonald Church, and James A. Wells in 2012 and was headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | Founder | - |
Genentech, Inc.
 Genentech, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Genentech, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets pharmaceutical products for life-threatening medical conditions. It studies various areas including oncology, immunology, neuroscience, ophthalmic diseases, microbial pathogenesis, metabolic diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and opportunistic areas. The company was founded by Herb W. Boyer and Robert A. Swanson in 1976 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, CA. | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | 08/03/2012 |
| CALITHERA BIOSCIENCES, INC. | Founder | - |
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. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Formation de James A. Wells
| University of California, Berkeley | Undergraduate Degree |
| Washington State University | Doctorate Degree |
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| Sociétés cotées | 1 |
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| CALITHERA BIOSCIENCES, INC. | Health Technology |
| Entreprise privées | 6 |
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Genentech, Inc.
Genentech, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Genentech, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets pharmaceutical products for life-threatening medical conditions. It studies various areas including oncology, immunology, neuroscience, ophthalmic diseases, microbial pathogenesis, metabolic diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and opportunistic areas. The company was founded by Herb W. Boyer and Robert A. Swanson in 1976 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, CA. | Health Technology |
Catalyst Bioscience, Inc. /Old/
 Catalyst Bioscience, Inc. /Old/ Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Catalyst Bioscience, Inc. develops and markets catalytic biopharmaceutical products. Its technology consists of methods to identify proteases with tailor-made specificity or improved pharmacological properties. The company was founded by Charles Craik, Sandra Waugh Ruggles and Christopher Thanos in 2003 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, CA. | Health Technology |
Sunesis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 Sunesis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Sunesis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. engages in the development and commercialization of new oncology therapeutics for the treatment of solid and hematologic cancers. The firm's activities include conducting research and development internally and through corporate collaborators, in-licensing and out-licensing pharmaceutical compounds and technology, conducting clinical trials and raising capital. The company was founded on February 10, 1998 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, CA. | Health Technology |
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. | Commercial Services |
Warp Drive Bio, Inc.
Warp Drive Bio, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Warp Drive Bio, Inc. focused on proprietary genomic technology to discover drugs of natural origin. The firm deployed proprietary platforms Genome Mining and Small Molecule Assisted Receptor Targeting (SMART) to discover and develop novel molecules addressing new pharmacologic mechanisms. The company was founded by Gregory L. Verdine, George McDonald Church, and James A. Wells in 2012 and was headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | Commercial Services |
ADRx, Inc.
ADRx, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology ADRx, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company. The firm advances drug candidates for Alzhiemer’s disease, systemic amyloidosis and ovarian cancer. The company was founded by Gary Wilcox and David Eisenberg and is headquartered in Thousand Oaks, CA. | Health Technology |
