James T. Willerson
Directeur/Membre du Conseil chez BioHouston, Inc.
Profil
James T.
Willerson is the founder of LoneStar Heart, Inc. (2010) and Encysive Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (1989).
At Encysive Pharmaceuticals, he was also a Director from 1989 to 2008.
Currently, he is a Director at BioHouston, Inc. Dr. Willerson's former positions include Director at Technology & Entrepreneurship Center of Houston, Principal at St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital, President at Texas Heart Institute (2011-2020), President & Professor at Texas University of Health Center at San Antonio, and Chief of Medical Services at Memorial Hermann Health System.
Dr. Willerson's education includes an undergraduate degree from The University of Texas at Austin and a doctorate from Baylor College of Medicine.
Postes actifs de James T. Willerson
| Sociétés | Poste | Début |
|---|---|---|
BioHouston, Inc.
 BioHouston, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services BioHouston, Inc. engages in life science and biotechnology commercialization. The firm's mission is to create an environment that will stimulate technology transfer and research commercialization, thereby generating economic wealth for the Houston region and making it a global competitor in life science commercialization. The company is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | - |
Anciens postes connus de James T. Willerson
| Sociétés | Poste | Fin |
|---|---|---|
Texas Heart Institute
 Texas Heart Institute Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Texas Heart Institute provides an avenue for exchange of ideas relating to the clinical and research activities. It provide an avenue for exchange of ideas relating to the clinical and research activities among the present and former Cardiology fellows, trainees, and teaching staff of the Texas Heart Institute. The company was founded by Denton A. Cooley in 1989 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | President | 17/09/2020 |
Encysive Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 Encysive Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Encysive Pharmaceuticals, Inc. discovers, develops and markets drugs for the treatment of cardiovascular, vascular and related inflammatory diseases. The firm focuses its research and development programs on the treatment and prevention of interrelated diseases of the vascular endothelium, inflammatory cascade and vascular diseases. The company was founded by James T. Willerson in 1989 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Fondateur | 03/04/2008 |
LoneStar Heart, Inc.
 LoneStar Heart, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services LoneStar Heart, Inc. develops cardiac restorative therapies for patients with heart failure. The firm functions in collaboration with the Texas Heart Institute, the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and a global network of leading clinicians. Its flagship product is Algisyl-LVR, a medical device under clinical development intended to prevent or reverse the progression of advanced heart failure in patients who have an enlarged left ventricle. The company was founded in June 2010 by James T. Willerson, Eric N. Olson and Olav B. Bergheim and is headquartered in Laguna Hills, CA. | Fondateur | - |
Memorial Hermann Health System
 Memorial Hermann Health System Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Memorial Hermann Health System operates as a non-profit organization that provides healthcare services. It specializes in back pain and spine care, cancer, children's health, digestive health, emergency services, heart and vascular care, neurosurgery, neurology, stroke, orthopedics, sports medicine, rehabilitation and physical therapy, sleep medicine, transplant center, weight loss, and women?s health and maternity. Its services include alcohol and drug rehabilitation, diabetes education, home care, hospice, and medical equipment. The organization was founded 1907 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Directeur Technique/Scientifique/R&D | - |
St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital
 St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital provides medical and healthcare services. Its services include home health care, outpatient, surgical, cancer care, pulmonary care, rehabilitation therapy, and other health care services. The company was founded in 1954 and is headquartered in Houston, TX | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Formation de James T. Willerson
| Baylor College of Medicine | Doctorate Degree |
| The University of Texas at Austin | Undergraduate Degree |
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Sociétés liées
| Entreprise privées | 7 |
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Encysive Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Encysive Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Encysive Pharmaceuticals, Inc. discovers, develops and markets drugs for the treatment of cardiovascular, vascular and related inflammatory diseases. The firm focuses its research and development programs on the treatment and prevention of interrelated diseases of the vascular endothelium, inflammatory cascade and vascular diseases. The company was founded by James T. Willerson in 1989 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Health Technology |
Texas Heart Institute
Texas Heart Institute Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Texas Heart Institute provides an avenue for exchange of ideas relating to the clinical and research activities. It provide an avenue for exchange of ideas relating to the clinical and research activities among the present and former Cardiology fellows, trainees, and teaching staff of the Texas Heart Institute. The company was founded by Denton A. Cooley in 1989 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Health Services |
Technology & Entrepreneurship Center of Houston
 Technology & Entrepreneurship Center of Houston Investment ManagersFinance Technology & Entrepreneurship Center of Houston operates as a non-profit organization created to accelerate the growth of Houston’s innovation ecosystem. It aligns ecosystem support around strategic initiatives that are connecting, attracting, and promoting startups, investors, corporations, government, and universities. The company was founded in October 2017 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Finance |
St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital
St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital provides medical and healthcare services. Its services include home health care, outpatient, surgical, cancer care, pulmonary care, rehabilitation therapy, and other health care services. The company was founded in 1954 and is headquartered in Houston, TX | Health Services |
Memorial Hermann Health System
Memorial Hermann Health System Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Memorial Hermann Health System operates as a non-profit organization that provides healthcare services. It specializes in back pain and spine care, cancer, children's health, digestive health, emergency services, heart and vascular care, neurosurgery, neurology, stroke, orthopedics, sports medicine, rehabilitation and physical therapy, sleep medicine, transplant center, weight loss, and women?s health and maternity. Its services include alcohol and drug rehabilitation, diabetes education, home care, hospice, and medical equipment. The organization was founded 1907 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Health Services |
LoneStar Heart, Inc.
LoneStar Heart, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services LoneStar Heart, Inc. develops cardiac restorative therapies for patients with heart failure. The firm functions in collaboration with the Texas Heart Institute, the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and a global network of leading clinicians. Its flagship product is Algisyl-LVR, a medical device under clinical development intended to prevent or reverse the progression of advanced heart failure in patients who have an enlarged left ventricle. The company was founded in June 2010 by James T. Willerson, Eric N. Olson and Olav B. Bergheim and is headquartered in Laguna Hills, CA. | Commercial Services |
BioHouston, Inc.
BioHouston, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services BioHouston, Inc. engages in life science and biotechnology commercialization. The firm's mission is to create an environment that will stimulate technology transfer and research commercialization, thereby generating economic wealth for the Houston region and making it a global competitor in life science commercialization. The company is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Commercial Services |