Thomas Petzinger
Founder at LaunchCyte LLC
Profile
Thomas A.
Petzinger is the founder of Crystalplex Corp.
(founded in 2001) where he holds the title of Director.
He is also the founder of Knopp Biosciences LLC (founded in 2004) where he holds the title of Director & Executive VP-Business Development.
Additionally, he is the founder of Immunetrics, Inc. (founded in 2001) where he holds the title of Director.
Furthermore, he is the founder of LaunchCyte LLC (founded in 2000) where he holds the titles of Chairman & President (from 2012) and Chairman (from 2000).
Mr. Petzinger's current job(s) include being the Chairman of Proteopure, Inc. (since 2009), a Director at Reaction Biology Corp., a Director & EVP-Public Affairs at Knopp Neurosciences, Inc., and a Director at Life Sciences Pennsylvania.
Mr. Petzinger's former job(s) include being a Director at Lipella Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Co-Secretary, Treasurer & Director at Celsense, Inc. (from 2013 to 2014), and a Principal at The Wall Street Journal, Inc.Mr. Petzinger obtained his undergraduate degree from Northwestern University in 1977.
Thomas Petzinger active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
LaunchCyte LLC
 LaunchCyte LLC Investment ManagersFinance LaunchCyte LLC (LaunchCyte) is a venture capital firm founded in 2000 by Tom A.Petzinger and Barbara Bailey Carryer. The firm is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. | Founder | 2000-03-31 |
Crystalplex Corp.
 Crystalplex Corp. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Crystalplex Corp. operates a biochemistry and diagnostics laboratory that specializes in nanotechnology for the life sciences industry. Its proprietary technology, SapphireTM QDs provides a stable crystal design, flexible polymer matrix morphology, and meets environmentally responsible yet demanding performance requirements for high-end consumer electronics applications such as liquid crystal display televisions, displays, and high-CRI architectural lighting. The company was founded by Thomas A. Petzinge Jr. in 2004 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA. | Founder | 2000-12-31 |
Reaction Biology Corp.
 Reaction Biology Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Reaction Biology Corp. specializes in kinase and epigenetic HTS and profiling services. It offers radiolabeled biochemical assays available for multiple enzyme classes including: Kinase Assays, HMT Assays, and HDAC Assays. Its products include Methyltransferase, IDH proteins, Apoptosis, DNA Demethylation, Apoptosis and NQOs. The company was founded by Scott L. Diamond in 2001 and is headquartered in Malvern, PA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Life Sciences Pennsylvania
 Life Sciences Pennsylvania Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Life Sciences Pennsylvania (LSPA) is a trade association that represents various entities in the life sciences industry, including biotechnology, medical device, diagnostic, pharmaceutical, research, and investment companies, as well as service providers. The non-profit company is based in Wayne, PA and has subsidiaries in the United States. The organization unifies innovators in the state to make Pennsylvania a leader in the life sciences industry. Founded in 1989, LSPA aims to create a business and public policy environment that encourages and incentivizes the diverse life sciences economy in Pennsylvania. Christopher P. Molineaux has been the CEO of the company since 2009. | Director/Board Member | - |
Knopp Neurosciences, Inc.
 Knopp Neurosciences, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Knopp Neurosciences, Inc. operates as a drug discovery and development company. It focused on delivering breakthrough treatments in neurological disorders. It operates through three areas: inflammation discovery platform, mitochondrial discovery platform, and ion channel discovery platform. The company was founded by Gregory T. Hebrank in 2004 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Immunetrics, Inc.
 Immunetrics, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Immunetrics, Inc. operates as a bio-simulation company. The company was founded by Carson Chow, Timothy R. Billiar, Gilles Clermont, Mitchell P. Fink and Yoram Vodovotz in 2001 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA. | Founder | 2000-12-31 |
Proteopure, Inc.
 Proteopure, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Proteopure, Inc. develops and markets sample protein preparation kits. The company was founded on May 3, 2006 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA. | Chairman | 2009-10-24 |
Knopp Biosciences LLC
 Knopp Biosciences LLC Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Knopp Biosciences LLC engages in the operation of a drug discovery and development company. It offers dexpramipexole product, an orally bioavaliable small molecule in development treatment of asthma, eosinophil-associated disorders and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) disease. The company was founded by Robert Bowser and Gregory T. Hebrank in 2004 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA. | Founder | 2003-12-31 |
Former positions of Thomas Petzinger
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| LIPELLA PHARMACEUTICALS INC. | Director/Board Member | - |
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Training of Thomas Petzinger
| Northwestern University | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
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| LIPELLA PHARMACEUTICALS INC. | Health Technology |
| Private companies | 10 |
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LaunchCyte LLC
LaunchCyte LLC Investment ManagersFinance LaunchCyte LLC (LaunchCyte) is a venture capital firm founded in 2000 by Tom A.Petzinger and Barbara Bailey Carryer. The firm is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. | Finance |
Crystalplex Corp.
Crystalplex Corp. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Crystalplex Corp. operates a biochemistry and diagnostics laboratory that specializes in nanotechnology for the life sciences industry. Its proprietary technology, SapphireTM QDs provides a stable crystal design, flexible polymer matrix morphology, and meets environmentally responsible yet demanding performance requirements for high-end consumer electronics applications such as liquid crystal display televisions, displays, and high-CRI architectural lighting. The company was founded by Thomas A. Petzinge Jr. in 2004 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA. | Electronic Technology |
Celsense, Inc.
 Celsense, Inc. Medical DistributorsDistribution Services Celsense, Inc. operates as a biotechnology company. It offers products that enable real-time MRI detection of inflammation and cellular therapeutics. The firm’s products include Cell Sense and V-Sense. Its products are used in the fields of regenerative medicine, immunotherapy, and the study of inflammation and immune system response. The company was founded by Eric T. Ahrens on July 12, 2005 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA. | Distribution Services |
Reaction Biology Corp.
Reaction Biology Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Reaction Biology Corp. specializes in kinase and epigenetic HTS and profiling services. It offers radiolabeled biochemical assays available for multiple enzyme classes including: Kinase Assays, HMT Assays, and HDAC Assays. Its products include Methyltransferase, IDH proteins, Apoptosis, DNA Demethylation, Apoptosis and NQOs. The company was founded by Scott L. Diamond in 2001 and is headquartered in Malvern, PA. | Commercial Services |
Life Sciences Pennsylvania
Life Sciences Pennsylvania Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Life Sciences Pennsylvania (LSPA) is a trade association that represents various entities in the life sciences industry, including biotechnology, medical device, diagnostic, pharmaceutical, research, and investment companies, as well as service providers. The non-profit company is based in Wayne, PA and has subsidiaries in the United States. The organization unifies innovators in the state to make Pennsylvania a leader in the life sciences industry. Founded in 1989, LSPA aims to create a business and public policy environment that encourages and incentivizes the diverse life sciences economy in Pennsylvania. Christopher P. Molineaux has been the CEO of the company since 2009. | Commercial Services |
Knopp Neurosciences, Inc.
Knopp Neurosciences, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Knopp Neurosciences, Inc. operates as a drug discovery and development company. It focused on delivering breakthrough treatments in neurological disorders. It operates through three areas: inflammation discovery platform, mitochondrial discovery platform, and ion channel discovery platform. The company was founded by Gregory T. Hebrank in 2004 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA. | Health Technology |
Immunetrics, Inc.
Immunetrics, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Immunetrics, Inc. operates as a bio-simulation company. The company was founded by Carson Chow, Timothy R. Billiar, Gilles Clermont, Mitchell P. Fink and Yoram Vodovotz in 2001 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA. | Health Technology |
Proteopure, Inc.
Proteopure, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Proteopure, Inc. develops and markets sample protein preparation kits. The company was founded on May 3, 2006 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA. | Health Technology |
The Wall Street Journal, Inc.
 The Wall Street Journal, Inc. Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services The Wall Street Journal, Inc. publishes newspapers and periodicals. It covers international business, financial news, and issues of the United States. The company was established in 1889 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Consumer Services |
Knopp Biosciences LLC
Knopp Biosciences LLC Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Knopp Biosciences LLC engages in the operation of a drug discovery and development company. It offers dexpramipexole product, an orally bioavaliable small molecule in development treatment of asthma, eosinophil-associated disorders and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) disease. The company was founded by Robert Bowser and Gregory T. Hebrank in 2004 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA. | Health Technology |
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