Michael J. Fox Foundation Promotes Sohini Chowdhury to Deputy CEO

The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research has promoted Sohini Chowdhury to deputy chief executive officer. Chowdhury previously was senior vice president of research partnerships for the New York-based nonprofit organization. The foundation says that in her new role, Chowdhury will work with CEO Todd Sherer and co-founder and executive vice chairman Debi Brooks in leading the organization. She will also continue to oversee the foundation’s research partnerships.

Author: Frank Vinluan

Xconomy Editor Frank Vinluan is a business journalist with experience covering technology and life sciences. Based in Raleigh, he was a staff writer at the Triangle Business Journal covering technology, biotechnology and energy before joining MedCityNews.com as North Carolina bureau chief. Prior to moving to North Carolina’s Research Triangle in 2007 he held business reporting positions at The Des Moines Register and The Seattle Times.