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225 people in our graph share verified history with Michael — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
Scott RaneyunlockedMichael: together at Duke University (1987–1990)
×2Michael: together at Baylor College of Medicine
×6Michael: together at Duke University
×2Michael: together at Georgia Institute of Technology
About
Seasoned biopharmaceutical executive and entrepreneur with over 30 years of industry experience. Founder of Collegium Pharmaceutical and has built and led multiple companies through financings and successful exits. Held leadership positions at Onset Dermatologics, Clinical Studies Ltd., and Eli Lilly.
Experience
- Allterum TherapeuticsHead of Qualitycurrent2026 — presentHouston, TX
- Allterum TherapeuticsHead of Technical Operationscurrent2025 — presentHouston, TX
- Allterum TherapeuticsVice President, Operations2023 — 2024Houston, TX
- Fannin Innovation StudioDirector of Research & Technologycurrent2021 — presentHouston, Texas, United States
- Fannin Innovation StudioPrincipal2015 — 2021Houston, Texas Area
- Radiomer TherapeuticsVice President, Operations2024Houston, TX
- Raptamer Discovery Group, LLCChief Operating Officer2019 — 2023Houston, Texas Area
- Baylor College of MedicineAssistant Professor2011 — 2015Houston, Texas
- National Institutes of HealthPostdoctoral Fellow2008 — 2011Bethesda, MD
- Georgia Institute of TechnologyGraduate Student / NSF Graduate Research Fellow2003 — 2008Atlanta, GA
- Cummins Engine CompanyProduct Development Engineer1995 — 2003Columbus, IN and Rocky Mount, NC
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityGraduate Research Assistant1994 — 1995
- MPR Associates, Inc.Engineering Consultant1990 — 1993Alexandria, VA
Skills & more
Technical OperationsCancer Research9In Vivo12Polymers3Protein Chemistry29Drug Delivery23Cancer11Immunology15Fluorescence3Nanotechnology6Vaccines7Characterization10
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HPLCLaboratoryNanoparticlesBiomedical EngineeringCell CultureBiomaterialsBiochemistry- Professional Engineer — North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors
From Michael's professional profile.
Colleagues at Avalo Therapeutics
Aaron Kantoff
Board Member at Avalo Therapeutics
Aaron Kantoff
Managing Partner at Scion Life Sciences
Amy Conrad
Senior Events Manager at Volta Labs
Ashley Ivanowicz
Senior Vice President, Human Resources at Avalo Therapeutics
Chris Sullivan
Chief Financial Officer at Avalo Therapeutics
Colleen Matkowski
Senior Vice President, Global Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance at Avalo Therapeutics
Dino C. Miano
Senior Vice President, CMC and Technical Operations at Avalo Therapeutics
Garrett Lauderdale
Vice President at Idea of La Crosse
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Michael Heffernan?
- Seasoned biopharmaceutical executive and entrepreneur with over 30 years of industry experience. Founder of Collegium Pharmaceutical and has built and led multiple companies through financings and successful exits. Held leadership positions at Onset Dermatologics, Clinical Studies Ltd., and Eli Lilly.
- Where does Michael Heffernan work?
- Michael Heffernan is Chairman of the Board at Avalo Therapeutics.
- Where did Michael Heffernan go to school?
- Michael Heffernan studied at Georgia Institute of Technology (Ph.D., Biomedical Engineering); Virginia Tech (Master of Science (M.S.), Mechanical Engineering); Duke University (B.S., Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science).
Same school
Also attended Georgia Institute of Technology618
Brando De CourtenData Engineer at P101 VenturesTom DyalCo-Founder at Redpoint VenturesWouter Van de PutteInvestment Director at Capricorn Venture PartnersWill McGinnisEntrepreneur and data science executive working at the intersection of AI/ML, technology, and business strategyJaya GuptaInvestor at Foundation CapitalJames WangGeneral Partner at Creative Ventures
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Also attended Virginia Tech229
Rashad AssirContent at Redpoint VenturesJoseph RuscioI build scalable, fault-tolerant, distributed systems.Tim GuleriInvestor at Sierra VenturesCurry RobertsPresident, Fredericksburg Regional Alliance at Riphean InvestmentsRyan LawrenceDirector, Tax at JMI EquitySamantha MoskettiSenior Manager, Knowledge Sharing at JMI Equity
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Also attended Duke University867
Marc AndreessenCo-founder & General Partner at Andreessen HorowitzFred EhrsamCo-founder and Senior Advisor at Paradigm; founder of NudgeJeremy LevinePartner at Bessemer Venture PartnersZach PerretCo-founder & CEO of Plaid; co-founder of MischiefJulie YangVice President at InvestcorpAyaan PatelInvestor at Lightbank
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Shared employers
Also worked at Fannin Innovation Studio6
Also worked at Baylor College of Medicine53
Bret L. BostwickMD, FAAP, FACMG, Venture Advisor at Breyer CapitalCody RappPartner, Operations & Strategy at mark vcLucy LiuPrincipal at Longwood FundMichelle ChangPartner at Comcast VenturesMarsha HartmanExecutives in Residence at GENERAL INCEPTIONJonathan MercadoPrincipal at First Bight Ventures
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Also worked at Georgia Institute of Technology150
Brando De CourtenData Engineer at P101 VenturesBlake PattonFounder & Managing Partner at Tech Square VenturesMichael MeallingGeneral Partner at Starbridge Venture Capital LlcLily JooVenture Partner at VentureFriendsNesara S RInvestment Analyst at A91 PartnersFiona FernandezInvestor at Syncona
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Also worked at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University50
Rashad AssirContent at Redpoint VenturesJoseph RuscioI build scalable, fault-tolerant, distributed systems.Ethan ImbodenPartner at Tuesday CapitalMiten SampatAdvisor at Roots VenturesAnuj ShahInvestor at Sand Hill AngelsNoel HeiksManaging Partner at Kirenaga Partners
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