Robert J. Alpern

Director at Abbott

Dr. Alpern has served as the Ensign Professor of Medicine, Professor of Internal Medicine, and Dean of Yale School of Medicine since June 2004. From July 1998 to June 2004, Dr. Alpern was the Dean of The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Dr. Alpern also serves as a Director of AbbVie Inc. and Tricida, Inc. and as a Director on the Board of Yale New Haven Hospital.

As the Ensign Professor of Medicine, Professor of Internal Medicine, and Dean of Yale School of Medicine, Dean of The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, and as a Director on the Board of Yale New Haven Hospital, Dr. Alpern contributes valuable insights to the Board through his medical and scientific expertise and his knowledge of the health care environment and the scientific nature of Abbott's key research and development initiatives.


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Abbott

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Abbott is a healthcare company that develops products to improve quality of life at all stages. Abbott’s portfolio includes diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. They have over 110,000 employees globally with customers in over 160 countries worldwide. With 130 years of history, Abbott is an established presence in the healthcare industry. Abbott’s portfolio has products targeted towards several categories, including cardiovascular, diabetes care, diagnostics, neuromodulation, nutrition, and medicines. Some of Abbott’s best known brands include: Similac, a line of infant formulas; EleCare, a nutritionally complete, amino acid-based medical good and infant formula with iron; PediaSure, balanced nutrition for kids on the go; Pedialyte, a formulation to prevent dehydration by restoring lost minerals and nutrients; Ensure, a line of nutrition products supporting active lifestyles; FreeStyle, a glucose monitor to make managing diabetes easier and more convenient; FreeStyle Libre, a handheld reader with a small sensor that continuously monitors glucose levels, eliminating routine finger sticks; and Glucerna, specialized nutrition to help maintain health blood glucose levels and manage diabetes.


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