Steven McKnight
Founder bij Dose Therapeutics, Inc.
Profiel
Steven L.
McKnight is the founder of Proneurotech, Inc. (founded in 2017), Tularik, Inc. (founded in 1991), and Peloton Therapeutics, Inc. (founded in 2010).
At Tularik, Inc., he held the title of Director & Biology Director from 1991 to 2004.
Currently, Dr. McKnight is a Professor & Chairman-Biochemistry Department at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center since 1996.
He is also a Member of the National Academy of Sciences, the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, and the National Academy of Medicine (United States).
In his former positions, he served as an Independent Director at Cue Biopharma, Inc. from 2016 to 2020, an Investigator at Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Inc., a Scientific Advisor at PTV Sciences LP, and a Senior Trustee at Carnegie Institution of Washington.
Dr. McKnight obtained a doctorate degree from the University of Virginia and an undergraduate degree from The University of Texas at Austin.
Dr. McKnight is also the founder of Flare Therapeutics, Inc., Cumbre, Inc., Dose Therapeutics, Inc...
Actieve functies van Steven McKnight
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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 | - |
American Academy of Arts & Sciences
American Academy of Arts & Sciences Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The American Academy of Arts & Sciences is an organization that honors excellence and brings together leaders. The non-profit company is based in Cambridge, MA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01-01-1996 |
National Academy of Medicine (United States)
National Academy of Medicine (United States) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The National Academy of Medicine (United States) is based in Washington and is focused on improving the health and well-being of individuals through various initiatives. These initiatives include the clinician well-being collaborative, which aims to accelerate the implementation of a national plan for health workforce well-being, and the development of a code of conduct for the use of artificial intelligence in health care. The organization also provides resources to support meaningful community engagement in health and health care programs and policies. Recently, the National Academy of Medicine announced the appointment of Mandy Cohen, a member of the organization, as the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Additionally, the organization has released a publication celebrating 50 years of progress in biomedical science, health, and health care. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Dose Therapeutics, Inc.
Dose Therapeutics, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Dose Therapeutics, Inc. is an early-stage biotechnology company based in Dallas, TX. Dose Therapeutics focuses on providing solutions for unmet medical needs, with a particular focus on high-risk neuroblastoma, an aggressive and often deadly form of childhood cancer. The company's first development candidate uses the tagging of a protein for degradation to potentially provide a new treatment option for children suffering from neuroblastoma. The company was founded by Steven L. McKnight and Deepak Nijhawan. | Founder | - |
Eerdere bekende functies van Steven McKnight
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CUE BIOPHARMA, INC. | Director/Board Member | 09-02-2020 |
Tularik, Inc.
Tularik, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Tularik, Inc. is engaged in the discovery and development of a broad range of novel and superior orally available medicines that act through the regulation of gene expression. Tularik's scientific platform is focused on three therapeutic areas: cancer, inflammation and metabolic disease. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, CA. | Founder | 01-01-2004 |
Flare Therapeutics, Inc.
Flare Therapeutics, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Flare Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that focuses on drugging transcription factors to develop small molecule medicines. The company is based in Cambridge, MA. The company's integrated discovery engine converges genetic, biochemical, and chemical insights to reveal druggable pockets and identify small molecule ligands capable of modulating transcription factors of high therapeutic potential. Flare's proteomic and mass spectrometry platform is powered by a proprietary library of electrophilic compounds unique to the company. The team has rapidly established an emerging pipeline of programs, highlighted by FX-909, a first-in-class investigational orally bioavailable small molecule inhibitor of PPARG, a master regulator of the luminal lineage in advanced urothelial cancer that has entered the clinic. Flare Therapeutics was launched in 2021 and is backed by founding investor Third Rock Ventures, as well as Boxer Capital, Nextech Invest, Casdin Capital, Invus Financial Advisors, and Eventide Asset Management. The company was founded by Mitchell Lazar, Fraydoon Rastinejad, Robert J. Sims, and Steven L. McKnight. Amit Rakhit has been the CEO of the company since 2022. | Founder | - |
Carnegie Institution of Washington
Carnegie Institution of Washington Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Carnegie Institution of Washington is engaged in providing technical and scientific research services. The company was founded by Andrew Carnegie in 1895 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Director/Board Member | - |
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Opleiding van Steven McKnight
University of Virginia | Doctorate Degree |
The University of Texas at Austin | Undergraduate Degree |
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CUE BIOPHARMA, INC. | Health Technology |
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Tularik, Inc.
Tularik, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Tularik, Inc. is engaged in the discovery and development of a broad range of novel and superior orally available medicines that act through the regulation of gene expression. Tularik's scientific platform is focused on three therapeutic areas: cancer, inflammation and metabolic disease. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, CA. | Commercial Services |
Peloton Therapeutics, Inc.
Peloton Therapeutics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Peloton Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company, which engages in translating novel scientific insights into medicines for patients with cancer and other debilitating or life-threatening conditions. Its lead drug candidate is a small molecule which targets HIF-2a, a transcription factor implicated in the development and progression of renal and other cancers. The company was founded by Steven L. McKnight in August 2010 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX. | Health Technology |
Cumbre, Inc. | Health Technology |
Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Inc.
Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Inc. engages in the provision of biomedical research services and science education programs. It funds grants to both institutions and individuals in support of a wide range of science and research-related initiatives, including precollege and undergraduate science education, pre- and post-doctoral research fellowships, and international research activities. The company was founded by Howard R. Hughes in 1953 and is headquartered in Chevy Chase, MD. | Miscellaneous |
PTV Sciences LP
PTV Sciences LP Investment ManagersFinance PTV Sciences LP (PTV Healthcare Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2003 by Matthew S. Crawford and Evan S. Melrose. The firm is headquartered in Houston, Texas. | Finance |
Carnegie Institution of Washington
Carnegie Institution of Washington Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Carnegie Institution of Washington is engaged in providing technical and scientific research services. The company was founded by Andrew Carnegie in 1895 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
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 |
American Academy of Arts & Sciences
American Academy of Arts & Sciences Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The American Academy of Arts & Sciences is an organization that honors excellence and brings together leaders. The non-profit company is based in Cambridge, MA. | Commercial Services |
National Academy of Medicine (United States)
National Academy of Medicine (United States) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The National Academy of Medicine (United States) is based in Washington and is focused on improving the health and well-being of individuals through various initiatives. These initiatives include the clinician well-being collaborative, which aims to accelerate the implementation of a national plan for health workforce well-being, and the development of a code of conduct for the use of artificial intelligence in health care. The organization also provides resources to support meaningful community engagement in health and health care programs and policies. Recently, the National Academy of Medicine announced the appointment of Mandy Cohen, a member of the organization, as the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Additionally, the organization has released a publication celebrating 50 years of progress in biomedical science, health, and health care. | Commercial Services |
Nura Bio, Inc.
Nura Bio, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Nura Bio, Inc. develops neuroprotective drugs. The company is headquartered in South San Francisco, CA. | Health Technology |
Flare Therapeutics, Inc.
Flare Therapeutics, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Flare Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that focuses on drugging transcription factors to develop small molecule medicines. The company is based in Cambridge, MA. The company's integrated discovery engine converges genetic, biochemical, and chemical insights to reveal druggable pockets and identify small molecule ligands capable of modulating transcription factors of high therapeutic potential. Flare's proteomic and mass spectrometry platform is powered by a proprietary library of electrophilic compounds unique to the company. The team has rapidly established an emerging pipeline of programs, highlighted by FX-909, a first-in-class investigational orally bioavailable small molecule inhibitor of PPARG, a master regulator of the luminal lineage in advanced urothelial cancer that has entered the clinic. Flare Therapeutics was launched in 2021 and is backed by founding investor Third Rock Ventures, as well as Boxer Capital, Nextech Invest, Casdin Capital, Invus Financial Advisors, and Eventide Asset Management. The company was founded by Mitchell Lazar, Fraydoon Rastinejad, Robert J. Sims, and Steven L. McKnight. Amit Rakhit has been the CEO of the company since 2022. | Health Technology |
Dose Therapeutics, Inc.
Dose Therapeutics, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Dose Therapeutics, Inc. is an early-stage biotechnology company based in Dallas, TX. Dose Therapeutics focuses on providing solutions for unmet medical needs, with a particular focus on high-risk neuroblastoma, an aggressive and often deadly form of childhood cancer. The company's first development candidate uses the tagging of a protein for degradation to potentially provide a new treatment option for children suffering from neuroblastoma. The company was founded by Steven L. McKnight and Deepak Nijhawan. | Commercial Services |