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Jack Kavanaugh, an ophthalmologist, dentist, and entrepreneur based in Southern California, supports a wide variety of cultural groups, nonprofit organizations, and charitable events. Over the course of his career in biotechnology and healthcare, Jack Kavanaugh has remained firmly dedicated to community service and charitable giving.
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Dr. Jack Kavanaugh Co-founder & Chairman @ Nanotech Energy, Inc., SuperMetalix, Inc.
Jack Kavanaugh holds DDS, MBA and BA degrees from UCLA, an MD degree from USC. Dr. Jack Kavanaugh has been involved with the creation and management of several groundbreaking biotechnology firms, including Calhoun Vision, Inc. As a member and Chairman of the Board of Directors.
Jack Kavanaugh was a Board Certified eye surgeon, having done his residency at UCLA’s Jules Stein Institute, where he was a part time visiting professor until 2008, teaching surgery to residents and fellows. Dr. Kavanaugh founded ZetaRx Biosciences, Inc., a company at the leading edge of immunotherapy for the treatment of cancer. He held both CEO and Chairman Posts until June, 2012 but remained a consultant to the Board. Dr. Jack Kavanaugh Interview
DR. JACK KAVANAUGH HAS ALSO SERVED AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF PRECASH, WHERE HE IS STILL AN ACTIVE CONSULTANT. IN 2001, HIS EFFORTS HELPED STAVED OFF AN IMMINENT INSOLVENCY PROCEEDING, AND LEAD TO A MAJOR TURNAROUND. TWO YEARS LATER, PRECASH WAS RATED BY INC. MAGAZINE AS ONE OF THE FASTEST GROWING COMPANIES IN PROFITS IN THE UNITED STATES. IN 1996, DR. KAVANAUGH FOUNDED AMERIDENT, A HEALTH CARE SERVICE PROVIDER, SERVING AS CHAIRMAN AND CEO. UNDER HIS TENURE, THE COMPANY ORGANICALLY GREW ITS EMPLOYEE- RANKS TO OVER 600 BY 1999. AMERIDENT RECEIVED OVER 30 COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARDS AND A STATE CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR FOR ITS WORK WITH INFANTS.
Jack kavanaugh chaired a major event to benefit City of Hope National Medical Center, a Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Duarte, California. City of Hope offers a full range of cancer treatments and services, including screening, medical treatment, and rehabilitation