Pingda Ren
Founder at Kumquat Biosciences, Inc.
Profile
Pingda Ren is the founder of four companies.
He founded Intellikine LLC in 2007, Wellspring Biosciences LLC in 2012, Kura Oncology, Inc. in 2014, and Kumquat Biosciences, Inc. in 2018.
At Intellikine LLC, he held the title of Vice President-Chemistry from 2007 to 2012.
At Wellspring Biosciences LLC, he held the title of Senior Vice President-Chemistry from 2012 to 2014.
At Kura Oncology, Inc., he held the title of Senior VP-Chemistry & Pharmaceutical Sciences.
At Kumquat Biosciences, Inc., he held the title of President & Chief Operating Officer.
Prior to his founding positions, he worked as a Senior Research Chemist at Curia Global, Inc. in 2001, Senior VP-Chemistry & Pharmaceutical Sciences at Zeta Acquisition Corp.
III, and Senior Research Investigator at Novartis Institute for Functional Genomics, Inc. from 2001 to 2006.
He received his undergraduate and doctorate degrees from Fudan University in 1997.
Pingda Ren active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Kumquat Biosciences, Inc.
 Kumquat Biosciences, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Kumquat Biosciences, Inc. provides biotechnology services. The company was founded by Yi Liu and Pingda Ren and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Founder | 2018-10-31 |
Former positions of Pingda Ren
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Wellspring Biosciences LLC
 Wellspring Biosciences LLC Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Wellspring Biosciences LLC discovers and develops molecule drugs targeting signal transduction networks for the treatment of cancer and other diseases. The private company is based in La Jolla, CA. The company was founded by Pingda Ren. | Founder | 2014-08-31 |
Intellikine LLC
 Intellikine LLC Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Intellikine LLC develops and manufactures small molecule drugs for the treatment of cancer. The company focused on the development of potent, selective small molecule inhibitors of the PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway for the treatment of cancer, inflammation and autoimmune disorders. Intellikine was founded on May 2nd, 2007 and is headquartered in La Jolla, CA. | Founder | 2012-04-30 |
Novartis Institute for Functional Genomics, Inc.
 Novartis Institute for Functional Genomics, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Novartis Institute For Functional Genomics, Inc. serves as a bridge between basic science and preclinical drug discovery for Novartis’ global research organization. Its focus areas include oncology, autoimmunity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, musculoskeletal disorders, and infectious disease. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2006-11-30 |
| ALBANY MOLECULAR RESEARCH, INC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2001-09-30 |
Zeta Acquisition Corp. III
 Zeta Acquisition Corp. III MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Zeta Acquisition Corp. III operates as a blank check company. It was organized as a vehicle to investigate and, if such investigation warrants, acquire a target company or business seeking the perceived advantages of being a publicly held corporation. The firm will not restrict its potential candidate target companies to any specific business, industry or geographical location and, thus, may acquire any type of business. The company was founded on November 16, 2007 and is headquartered in Des Moines, IA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of Pingda Ren
| Fudan University | Doctorate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 1 |
|---|---|
| KURA ONCOLOGY, INC. | Health Technology |
| Private companies | 6 |
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Curia Global, Inc.
 Curia Global, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Curia Global, Inc. engages in drug research and development, and manufacturing. It offers drug delivery, drug development, analytical services, API development and manufacturing, and drug product solutions. The company was founded by Thomas E. D'Ambra on June 19, 1991 and is headquartered in Albany, NY. | Commercial Services |
Zeta Acquisition Corp. III
Zeta Acquisition Corp. III MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Zeta Acquisition Corp. III operates as a blank check company. It was organized as a vehicle to investigate and, if such investigation warrants, acquire a target company or business seeking the perceived advantages of being a publicly held corporation. The firm will not restrict its potential candidate target companies to any specific business, industry or geographical location and, thus, may acquire any type of business. The company was founded on November 16, 2007 and is headquartered in Des Moines, IA. | Miscellaneous |
Novartis Institute for Functional Genomics, Inc.
Novartis Institute for Functional Genomics, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Novartis Institute For Functional Genomics, Inc. serves as a bridge between basic science and preclinical drug discovery for Novartis’ global research organization. Its focus areas include oncology, autoimmunity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, musculoskeletal disorders, and infectious disease. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Commercial Services |
Intellikine LLC
Intellikine LLC Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Intellikine LLC develops and manufactures small molecule drugs for the treatment of cancer. The company focused on the development of potent, selective small molecule inhibitors of the PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway for the treatment of cancer, inflammation and autoimmune disorders. Intellikine was founded on May 2nd, 2007 and is headquartered in La Jolla, CA. | Health Technology |
Wellspring Biosciences LLC
Wellspring Biosciences LLC Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Wellspring Biosciences LLC discovers and develops molecule drugs targeting signal transduction networks for the treatment of cancer and other diseases. The private company is based in La Jolla, CA. The company was founded by Pingda Ren. | Health Technology |
Kumquat Biosciences, Inc.
Kumquat Biosciences, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Kumquat Biosciences, Inc. provides biotechnology services. The company was founded by Yi Liu and Pingda Ren and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Commercial Services |
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