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Frank V. Sica

Frank V. Sica is a Partner at Tailwind Capital, a private equity firm. Prior to working at Tailwind, Mr. Sica worked at Soros Fund Management, LLC, where he was responsible for private equity and real estate activities. He is a director of CSG Systems International, Inc., JetBlue Airways, Kohl’s Corporation and Safe Bulkers. Mr. Sica […]

Herbert Pardes, MD

Dr. Herbert Pardes, after serving from January 2000 through September 2011 as President and Chief Executive Officer of NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital and the NewYork-Presbyterian Healthcare System, became Executive Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees of NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. Under his leadership, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital escalated to one of the highest-ranked hospitals and comprehensive health care institutions in […]

Richard P. Lifton, MD, PhD

Richard P. Lifton was named The Rockefeller University’s 11th president by its Board of Trustees on May 5, 2016, following an international search. He took office on September 1, 2016. A physician-scientist who holds MD and PhD degrees from Stanford University, Dr. Lifton has pioneered the use of genetics and genomics to understand fundamental mechanisms […]

Weslie R. Janeway

Ms. Janeway has an extensive background in philanthropy, frequently with an emphasis in science. With her husband, William Janeway, she oversees the Finistere Charitable Foundation, which supports young investigators in the natural and social sciences and community/cultural organizations in New York City. She is currently vice chair of The Jackson Laboratory, and served for six […]

Anthony B. Evnin, PhD

Anthony (Tony) B. Evnin joined Venrock in 1974 and built the firm’s healthcare franchise, helping to shape the modern biotechnology industry until his retirement in 2021. He serves as a member of the Boards of Overseers and Managers of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center; as a Trustee Emeritus of The Rockefeller University, Princeton University, and […]

John B. Ehrenkranz

John B. Ehrenkranz is the Chief Investment Officer of Ehrenkranz Partners, an investment management firm. Previously, he was a Managing Director at Morgan Stanley Capital Partners, the independent private equity investment group of Morgan Stanley. Prior to this, Ehrenkranz was in the Morgan Stanley’s Mergers & Acquisitions Department. Mr. Ehrenkranz earned his bachelor’s degree from […]