Hartoun Hartounian

Hartoun Hartounian was the founder of Protagenic Therapeutics, Inc., founded in 1994, where the title held was Director.
Dr. Hartounian was the founder of Highlander Factory, Inc., founded in 2018, holding the titles of President, Chief Executive Officer & Director from 2018 to 2023.
Current jobs include Member at San Diego Tech Coast Angels and Chief Operating Officer & Executive Vice President at Brainstorm Cell Therapeutics, Inc. starting in 2024.
Former jobs included President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Vyteris, Inc. in 2011; Director-Process Development at Monsanto Co. from 1998 to 2001; Director at Protagenic Therapeutics, Inc. from 2006 to 2010; President, Chief Operating Officer & Director at MicroIslet, Inc. in 2006; Director at DiaVacs, Inc.; and Adjunct Assistant Professor at Drexel University.
Education includes graduate degree from the University of California, Los Angeles; doctorate from the University of Delaware; and undergraduate degree from Sharif University of Technology.