Jay Scott
Co-Executive DirectorJay Scott is the Co-Executive Director of Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. When his daughter Alexandra “Alex” Scott decided to hold a lemonade stand to help doctors find new treatments and ultimately a cure for all childhood cancers, including her own, Jay and his wife Liz supported Alex’s mission every step of the way. After cancer took Alex’s life they continued Alex’s legacy of hope. What started as the vision of one little girl has been embraced by a team of 100,000 volunteers. Jay speaks frequently to groups including businesses, schools and community groups, in addition to participat...
Source: PHRMA - August 24, 2015 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Ali Source Type: news
Eric Rubin
Vice President & Therapeutic Area HeadDr. Rubin has focused on cancer drug development for over 20 years, initially as a faculty member at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, then as a senior leader of the Cancer Institute of New Jersey. In 2008 Dr. Rubin was recruited to Merck as Vice-President, Oncology Clinical Research. He led the development of the anti-PD-1 antibody pembrolizumab, which was the first anti-PD-1 therapy approved in the U.S., and in the identification of the significant activity of this antibody across several additional cancer types. In his current role he oversees oncology early development and tran...
Source: PHRMA - August 24, 2015 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Ali Source Type: news
Eric Rubin
Vice President & Therapeutic Area HeadDr. Rubin has focused on cancer drug development for over 20 years, initially as a faculty member at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, then as a senior leader of the Cancer Institute of New Jersey. In 2008 Dr. Rubin was recruited to Merck as Vice-President, Oncology Clinical Research. He led the development of the anti-PD-1 antibody pembrolizumab, which was the first anti-PD-1 therapy approved in the U.S., and in the identification of the significant activity of this antibody across several additional cancer types. In his current role he oversees oncology early development and tran...
Source: PHRMA - August 24, 2015 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Ali Source Type: news
Egge on #ALx15
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Source: PHRMA - July 28, 2015 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Julie Source Type: news
Peschin on #Alz15
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Source: PHRMA - July 24, 2015 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Ali Source Type: news
Sue Peschin
President and CEOSue Peschin, MHS, is president and CEO at the Alliance for Aging Research. As the leader of the Executive Team, she is responsible for successful execution of the current strategic plan, and for assuring the operational excellence, fiscal health and growth of the organization.
Sue has more than 20 years of experience in health policy, government relations and non-profit leadership. Prior to her current role, she was vice president of Public Policy for the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA), where she successfully advocated for passage of health reform provisions for individuals with dementia and f...
Source: PHRMA - July 24, 2015 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Ali Source Type: news
George Scangos
CEOGeorge A. Scangos, Ph.D., is our Chief Executive Officer and has served in this position and as a member of our Board of Directors since July 2010. From 1996 to July 2010, Dr. Scangos served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Exelixis, Inc., a drug discovery and development company, where he continues to serve on the board. From 1993 to 1996, Dr. Scangos served as President of Bayer Biotechnology, where he was responsible for research, business development, process development, manufacturing, engineering and quality assurance of Bayer’s biological products. Before joining Bayer in 1987, Dr. Scangos was a...
Source: PHRMA - July 24, 2015 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Ali Source Type: news
Here’s what leading experts in Alzheimer’s are saying about research and innovation.
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Source: PHRMA - July 24, 2015 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Ali Source Type: news
Berger on ADA
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Source: PHRMA - July 7, 2015 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Ali Source Type: news
Helena Berger
Acting President & CEOHelena Berger has been a disability-rights advocate for over 25 years. She is currently the Acting President & CEO of the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD). Ms. Berger has been associated with AAPD for 18 years; serving in the following leadership positions over the past 15 years: Executive Director, Chief Operating Officer, and Executive Vice President. She is a mission-focused, seasoned, strategic, and process minded leader with experience scaling an organization, leading an executive team, and developing a performance culture among a diverse group of individuals....
Source: PHRMA - July 7, 2015 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Ali Source Type: news
Ansley on ADA
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Source: PHRMA - July 7, 2015 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Ali Source Type: news
Heather Ansley
Associate General Counsel for Corporate and Government RelationsHeather L. Ansley is the Associate General Counsel for Corporate and Government Relations at Paralyzed Veterans of America.
Ms. Ansley began her tenure with the organization in January 2015. Her responsibilities include corporate legal matters, government relations, and disability advocacy. She also works to promote collaboration between disability organizations and veterans service organizations by serving as a co-chair of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Veterans and Military Families Task Force. Additionally, she serves as a member of CCD...
Source: PHRMA - July 7, 2015 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Ali Source Type: news
Weir on ADA
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Sara Weir
PresidentSara Hart Weir, MS, was appointed as the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) President in December 2014, after previously serving as the Vice President of Advocacy & Affiliate Relations for NDSS since 2012. Weir is responsible for overseeing the mission and administration of the organization, which is the largest nonprofit in the United States dedicated to advocating for people with Down syndrome and their families.
Under Weir’s leadership, NDSS was at the forefront of the passage of the landmark and historical Stephen Beck Jr. Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act, which will create tax free savin...
Source: PHRMA - July 7, 2015 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Ali Source Type: news
Meltzer on ADA
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Source: PHRMA - July 7, 2015 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Ali Source Type: news
