Ruth McKernan
Director/Board Member at CEREVEL THERAPEUTICS HOLDINGS, INC.
Net worth: - $ as of 2024-04-29
Profile
Ruth McKernan is the founder of Cumulus Neuroscience Ltd.
She currently holds multiple positions including Chairman at Astronautx Ltd., Director at Neusentis, Inc., Director at The Medical Research Council, Director at The Bioindustry Association, Independent Director at Cerevel Therapeutics Holdings, Inc., Director at Cerevel Therapeutics, Inc., Venture Partner at SV Health Investors LLP, Member of the Society For Neuroscience, Member of the British Pharmacological Society, and Trustee at Alzheimer’s Research UK.
Previously, she served as the Chief Executive Officer at Innovate UK from 2015 to 2018 and held positions at Pfizer Inc. and Cancer Research UK.
Dr. McKernan obtained a doctorate degree from the University of London and an undergraduate degree from King's College London.
Known holdings in public companies
Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
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2024-03-30 | 0 ( -.--% ) | - $ | 2024-04-29 |
Ruth McKernan active positions
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CEREVEL THERAPEUTICS HOLDINGS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2020-12-03 |
Neusentis, Inc.
Neusentis, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Neusentis is a biopharmaceutical company, which is focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of novel orally-administered small molecule drugs that modulate ion channel targets. The company has developed an integrated technology platform that allows for the efficient discovery of drug leads. The firm is conducting research and development activities in a number of disease areas, including epilepsy, pain and inflammation. Icagen has two clinical stage programs in epilepsy and pain. The company was formerly known as Icagen, Inc. It was founded by Andre L. Lamotte and P. Kay Wagoner on November 23, 1992 and is headquartered in Durham, NC. | Director/Board Member | 2011-10-17 |
The Medical Research Council
The Medical Research Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Medical Research Council provides human healthcare and social services. It offers funding for biomedical spectrum, fundamental lab-based science, clinical trials and all major disease areas. The company was founded in 1913 and is headquartered in Swindon, the United Kingdom. | Director/Board Member | - |
Society For Neuroscience
Society For Neuroscience Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Society for Neuroscience is an organization with over 36,000 members in more than 95 countries. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The organization also engages in science advocacy and public policy, including an annual Capitol Hill Day, and has various public outreach efforts, such as the interactive collection of public-facing resources on BrainFacts.org. It was founded in 1969 and offers year-round programming, including the publication of two scientific journals, professional development resources, and career training through Neuronline. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
British Pharmacological Society
British Pharmacological Society Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous The British Pharmacological Society is a charity and membership organization that aims to promote and advance the field of pharmacology. The private company is based in London, UK. The British company leads the way in researching and applying pharmacology worldwide. The company was founded in 1931. Rachel Lambert-Forsyth has been the CEO of the company since 2020. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Alzheimer’s Research UK
Alzheimer’s Research UK Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Alzheimer's Research UK is a leading charity based in Cambridge, UK, that was founded in 1992 and is headed by CEO Hilary Evans. Alzheimer's Research UK is forging partnerships at home and across the globe to defeat dementia sooner. The organization specializes in finding preventions, treatments, and a cure for dementia. The British company currently supports pioneering dementia research projects worth nearly £34 million in leading universities across the UK. The charity funds and delivers pioneering research to revolutionize the way we treat, diagnose, and prevent dementia. The non-profit company stands for everyone affected by dementia and aim to find a cure for the disease. The organization challenges perceptions of dementia using an orange and encourages people to share a better understanding of the disease. | Director/Board Member | 2017-12-31 |
Astronautx Ltd.
Astronautx Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Astronautx Ltd. engages in biotechnology company. The company was founded on April 1, 2019 and is headquartered in Reading, the United Kingdom. | Chairman | - |
SV Health Investors LLP
SV Health Investors LLP Investment ManagersFinance SV Health Investors LLP (SV Health Investors) is a venture capital firm founded in 1994 by Peter McPartland. The firm is headquartered in London. | Private Equity Investor | 2017-12-31 |
The Bioindustry Association
The Bioindustry Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The BioIndustry Association is a UK-based organization that represents the life sciences and biotech industry. The British company's mission is to facilitate and connect the ecosystem to help businesses start, grow, and deliver world-changing innovation. The non-profit company was founded by Cormac G. Kilty and Simon Geoffrey Best, and Steve Bates has been the CEO of the company since 2012. | Director/Board Member | - |
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Former positions of Ruth McKernan
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Training of Ruth McKernan
King's College London | Undergraduate Degree |
University of London | Doctorate Degree |
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Linked companies
Listed companies | 2 |
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CEREVEL THERAPEUTICS HOLDINGS, INC. | Health Technology |
PFIZER, INC. | Health Technology |
Private companies | 12 |
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Neusentis, Inc.
Neusentis, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Neusentis is a biopharmaceutical company, which is focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of novel orally-administered small molecule drugs that modulate ion channel targets. The company has developed an integrated technology platform that allows for the efficient discovery of drug leads. The firm is conducting research and development activities in a number of disease areas, including epilepsy, pain and inflammation. Icagen has two clinical stage programs in epilepsy and pain. The company was formerly known as Icagen, Inc. It was founded by Andre L. Lamotte and P. Kay Wagoner on November 23, 1992 and is headquartered in Durham, NC. | Health Technology |
The Medical Research Council
The Medical Research Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Medical Research Council provides human healthcare and social services. It offers funding for biomedical spectrum, fundamental lab-based science, clinical trials and all major disease areas. The company was founded in 1913 and is headquartered in Swindon, the United Kingdom. | Commercial Services |
Society For Neuroscience
Society For Neuroscience Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Society for Neuroscience is an organization with over 36,000 members in more than 95 countries. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The organization also engages in science advocacy and public policy, including an annual Capitol Hill Day, and has various public outreach efforts, such as the interactive collection of public-facing resources on BrainFacts.org. It was founded in 1969 and offers year-round programming, including the publication of two scientific journals, professional development resources, and career training through Neuronline. | Commercial Services |
British Pharmacological Society
British Pharmacological Society Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous The British Pharmacological Society is a charity and membership organization that aims to promote and advance the field of pharmacology. The private company is based in London, UK. The British company leads the way in researching and applying pharmacology worldwide. The company was founded in 1931. Rachel Lambert-Forsyth has been the CEO of the company since 2020. | Miscellaneous |
Innovate UK
Innovate UK Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Innovate UK promotes, supports and invests in technology research, development, and commercialization. The firm provides access to information about the funding and support opportunities through a range of channels. The company was founded on July 1, 2007 and is headquartered in Swindon, the United Kingdom. | Commercial Services |
Alzheimer’s Research UK
Alzheimer’s Research UK Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Alzheimer's Research UK is a leading charity based in Cambridge, UK, that was founded in 1992 and is headed by CEO Hilary Evans. Alzheimer's Research UK is forging partnerships at home and across the globe to defeat dementia sooner. The organization specializes in finding preventions, treatments, and a cure for dementia. The British company currently supports pioneering dementia research projects worth nearly £34 million in leading universities across the UK. The charity funds and delivers pioneering research to revolutionize the way we treat, diagnose, and prevent dementia. The non-profit company stands for everyone affected by dementia and aim to find a cure for the disease. The organization challenges perceptions of dementia using an orange and encourages people to share a better understanding of the disease. | Commercial Services |
Astronautx Ltd.
Astronautx Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Astronautx Ltd. engages in biotechnology company. The company was founded on April 1, 2019 and is headquartered in Reading, the United Kingdom. | Commercial Services |
SV Health Investors LLP
SV Health Investors LLP Investment ManagersFinance SV Health Investors LLP (SV Health Investors) is a venture capital firm founded in 1994 by Peter McPartland. The firm is headquartered in London. | Finance |
The Bioindustry Association
The Bioindustry Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The BioIndustry Association is a UK-based organization that represents the life sciences and biotech industry. The British company's mission is to facilitate and connect the ecosystem to help businesses start, grow, and deliver world-changing innovation. The non-profit company was founded by Cormac G. Kilty and Simon Geoffrey Best, and Steve Bates has been the CEO of the company since 2012. | Commercial Services |
Cancer Research UK
Cancer Research UK Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Cancer Research UK provides cancer research services. It supports and undertakes research on the biology and causes of cancer and develops anti-cancer drugs. The firm also provides general information about cancer and types of treatments and funds projects that help patients cope with the side effects of cancer and its treatment. Its institute also operates an online portal CancerHelp UK that provides patient information. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Commercial Services |
Cumulus Neuroscience Ltd.
Cumulus Neuroscience Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Cumulus Neuroscience Ltd. is a company based in Belfast, Ireland. The Irish company achieves this through the use of machine learning analytics and the world's largest database of annotated, longitudinal, neurofunctional data. Cumulus Neuroscience aims to generate the data and insights necessary to accelerate the diagnosis and management of central nervous system disorders. The company's AI-based, multi-domain digital biomarker platform enables better and faster decision-making in neurology and neuropsychiatry clinical trials and patient care. Cumulus Neuroscience Ltd. is supported by specialized investors and has a world-class scientific and technical advisory board. The company, founded by Ronan Cunningham, Ruth McKernan, Brian Murphy, Sigurdur Sævarsson, and Urs Markus Ernst Streidl, is focused on simplifying and improving the robustness of neuroscience clinical trials. Aman Bhatti has been the CEO of the company since 2022. | Technology Services |
Cerevel Therapeutics, Inc.
Cerevel Therapeutics, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Part of Cerevel Therapeutics Holdings, Inc., Cerevel Therapeutics, Inc. operates as a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that develops therapies. The company is based in Cambridge, MA. The company was founded in 2018. N. Anthony Coles has been the CEO of the company since 2018. | Health Technology |
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