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In memory of
Dr. Michael Nientse Chang (張 念 慈 博 士)
1950 - December 28, 2022
1950 - Dec 28, 2022
Michael's timeline
1950
Born
1950
1972
Graduated from college
1972
Fu Jen Catholic University, Zhongzheng Road, Xinzhuang District, New Taipei City, Taiwan
B.S. Chemistry
1974
Served in Republic of China Armed Forces (1972-1974)
1974
Taiwan
1975
Got married to Tessie Che
1975
1976
Had a child, Michele Wong
1976
Waltham, MA
1978
Graduated from graduate school
1978
Brandeis University, South Street, Waltham, MA
Ph. D. Chemistry
1979
Had a child, Michael Chang Jr.
1979
Boston, MA
Graduated from graduate school
1979
Postdoctoral Research at MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)
1980
Started a job at Merck & Co., Inc.
1980
Rahway, NJ
1987
Started a job at Rhone-Poulenc Rorer
1987
Pennsylvania
1995
Founded Generation Health Pharmanex
1995
Simi Valley, CA
1998
Founded Optimer Pharmaceuticals
1998
San Diego, CA
Generation Health Pharmanex was aquired by Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc.
1998
Simi Valley, CA
2002
Had a grandchild, Twin Grandsons
2002
Founded OBI Pharma, Inc.
2002
Taipei, Taiwan
2004
Had a grandchild
2004
Seattle, WA
2007
Had a grandchild
2007
Seattle, WA
2009
Had a grandchild
2009
Seattle, WA
2011
Optimer obtained regulatory approval for Fidaxomicin (DIFICID)
2011
San Diego, CA
Had a grandchild
2011
Seattle, WA
2015
Optimer Pharmaceuticals, Inc. acquired by Cubist Pharmaceuticals (2013) and then by Merck
2015
San Diego, CA
2022
Passed away
December 28th, 2022
Gardnerville, NV
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Created with love by
Kelly Chang (Michael's daughter-in-law),
Michael Chang Jr. (Michael's son) and
Michele Wong (Michael's daughter).
