Seth Lederman, MD

Co-Founder, CEO & Chairman

Seth Lederman, MD, became our President, Chief Executive Officer, Chairman of the Board, and a Director in October 2011. Dr. Lederman founded Tonix Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary, in 2007 and has acted as its Chairman of the Board of Directors since its inception, and as President since 2010. Prior to becoming a biopharma entrepreneur, Dr. Lederman served as an Associate Professor at Columbia University, where he directed basic science research in molecular immunology, infectious diseases, and the development of therapeutics for autoimmune diseases. In addition to his research, Dr. Lederman served as attending physician in the Edward Daniels Arthritis and Autoimmunity Clinic on the Medical Service at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Lederman earned his BA degree in Chemistry from Princeton University and his MD from Columbia University.