The Foundation is grateful to the dedicated individuals who served as the Foundation's first Board of Directors and whose knowledge and guidance helped foster the growth and development of the organization during its early years. 

Founding Board Members 

Mark McClellan, MD, PhD Mark McClellan, MD, PhD

Board Chair (2008-2013)

Board Member (2015)

Senior Advisor (2016-present)

Ellen V. Sigal, PhD Ellen V. Sigal, PhD

Vice Chair (2008-2016)

Board Chair (2016-2022)

Georges Benjamin, MD, MACP Georges Benjamin, MD, MACP

Treasurer (2008-2015)

Board Member (2016-2023)

Vice Chair (2023)

Helen Darling Helen Darling

Board Member (2008-2016)

Treasurer (2017-2018)

Board Member (2019-2022)

Kay Holcombe Kay Holcombe

Secretary (2008-2020)

Secretary and Treasurer (2021)

William Brody, MD, PhD William Brody, MD, PhD

Board Member (2008-2009)

Cal Dooley Cal Dooley

Board Member (2008-2010)

Michael Doyle, PhD Michael Doyle, PhD

Board Member (2008-2010)

Joseph M. Hogan, MBA Joseph M. Hogan, MBA

Board Member (2008-2010)

Sharon Levine, MD Sharon Levine, MD

Board Member (2008-2011)

Gary Neil, MD Gary Neil, MD

Board Member (2008-2021)

Philip Sharp, PhD Philip Sharp, PhD

Board Member (2008-2013)

Tadataka Yamada, MD Tadataka Yamada, MD

Board Member (2008-2012)

Diana Zuckerman, PhD Diana Zuckerman, PhD

Board Member (2008-2019)