David Kaufman

The International Society for Biological Therapy of Cancer operates as a professional society of influential scientists, academicians, researchers, clinicians, and government representatives. The non-profit company is based in Milwaukee, WI.

Third Rock Ventures LP seeks investment opportunities in life science companies located in the United States. The fund targets companies operating in the fields of sciences primarily in biotechnology, biopharmaceutical and medical devices. It provides financing for early stage capital requirements with an initial investment size of up to $30 million. It also acts as a lead investor.

The Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) is an organization that advances the science, development, and application of immunotherapy to improve cancer patient outcomes. The non-profit company is based in Milwaukee, WI. SITC conducts policy and advocacy efforts on behalf of its members and the field. The Journal for Immunotherapy of Cancer (JITC) is the official open access, peer-reviewed online journal of SITC, featuring original research articles, literature reviews, position papers, and discussions on all aspects of tumor immunology and cancer immunotherapy. SITC also created a conceptual framework for potential value in phase III studies evaluating immunotherapy combinations.

Third Rock Ventures LLC (Third Rock Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2007 by Mark Levin, Robert Tepper, Kevin Starr and Nick Leschly. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Abata Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotech company based in Watertown, MA. Abata Therapeutics is focused on developing engineered Treg cell therapies for severe autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. The American company's lead programs are in ind-enabling studies for progressive multiple sclerosis and type 1 diabetes, both of which are tissue-specific autoimmune diseases with significant unmet needs. The company has developed a differentiated product engine to create tissue-specific, robust, and durable therapies. Abata Therapeutics was launched by Third Rock Ventures, with participation from a diverse syndicate of investors, including ElevateBio, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Invus, Samsara Biocapital, and the JDRF T1D Fund. The company was founded in 2021 by Richard Ransohoff and the CEO is Samantha Singer.

Part of Merck & Co., Inc., Merck Research Laboratories Massachusetts LLC is a pharmaceutical company that provides free medicines and adult vaccines to qualified patients through their Merck Patient Assistance Program. The company is based in Boston, MA and is a part of Merck & Co., Inc. and its affiliates. The company also offers information about insurance coverage and financial assistance options for eligible patients. The company conducts clinical trials and provides medical information covering thousands of topics in all fields of medicine through their Merck Manuals. Additionally, they report on their commitment to operating responsibly to benefit society through their corporate responsibility program, which includes their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) report. Merck for Mothers is an initiative to create a world where no woman has to die giving life.

The Bill & Melinda Gates Medical Research Institute is a non-profit organization based in Cambridge, MA. The institute focuses on programs aimed at reducing the burden of tuberculosis (TB), malaria, diarrheal diseases, and maternal, newborn, and child illnesses in low-and-middle-income countries (LMICs). Bill & Melinda Gates Medical Research Institute works through collaborating partners and organizations to develop and effectively use novel biomedical interventions to address substantial health concerns. Patrice Matchaba has been the CEO of the company since 2024.