Arex Life Sciences was founded in 2008 by Barb Ariel Cohen, Ph.D. The company’s scientific advisors include Henry Paulus, Ph.D. of Harvard University and the Boston Biomedical Research Institute.

Ron Parkinson
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Ron Parkinson is a senior operating and financial executive with experience in hyper growth startups, venture backed, private and large public companies in life sciences, retailing, software, consumer products and manufacturing. He helped grow a startup from $5 million to $250 million in 3 years and has served in senior roles at Hasbro, Marshalls, Stop & Shop and Transparent Language. Ron has an M.B.A. from Suffolk University and a B.S. from University of Rhode Island.

Barb A. Cohen Ph.D.
Co-Founder & Chief Scientific Officer

Dr. Barb Cohen is a scientific executive with startup experience. She played a key role in growth of a $3 million biotech company to $17 million, by spearheading development of 18 products controlling 60% worldwide market share. Dr. Cohen was a postdoctoral fellow at MIT, earned a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from Harvard and graduated Phi Beta Kappa with a B.S. in Biochemistry from Purdue. She is a Distinguished Agricultural Alumna of Purdue University. Dr. Cohen also holds a Visiting Staff Scientist appointment at the Boston Biomedical Research Institute.