Eric M. Shoote
Biotechnology
Regeneron
United States of America
Biography
ERIC M. SHOOTER, Ph.D., 88, a co-founder of the Company, has been a non-employee Director since 1988. Dr. Shooter has been a Professor at Stanford University School of Medicine since 1968 and is now a Professor Emeritus. He was the founding Chairman of the Department of Neurobiology at Stanford University School of Medicine in 1975 and served as its Chairman until 1987. Dr. Shooter is a Fellow of the Royal Society of London and a member of the National Academy of Sciences. Dr. Shooter is a respected pioneer and thought leader in the area of neurobiology research who is perhaps best known for characterizing the protein known as nerve growth factor, or NGF. Dr. Shooter's extensive research experience and his distinguished scientific and academic background led to the board's decision to nominate Dr. Shooter for reelection to the board.
Research Interest
Neurobiology
