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Locations:
Min Investment:
$300,000.00Max Investment:
$3,000,000.00Target Investment:
$1,500,000.00
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Work Experience
Project Manager - Neuroscience
2023
Leading projects in the field of Alzheimer's, contributing to cutting-edge research, innovation, and fostering collaboration in public-private partnerships among Government, Academia, and Pharmaceutical companies.
2022 - 2023
Board Observer
2022 - 2023
2021 - 2023
Investment Associate
2021 - 2023
Dolby Family Ventures is an early-stage venture firm focused on building great technology and life sciences companies. The fund honors the legacy of Ray Dolby and his commitment to entrepreneurs and their vision to solve the world’s toughest problems. The life science investments focus on novel neuroscience therapeutics, therapeutics for clinical depression, and neuromodulation/neurostimulation. http://www.dolbyventures.com/
2021 - 2023
Board Observer
2021 - 2023
2019 - 2021
Senior Scientist, Immuno-Neurology
2021 - 2021
Scientist, Immuno-Neurology
2019 - 2021
2017 - 2019
Consultant
2017 - 2019
Biotechnology and Life Sciences Advising Group (BALSA) Provided market research, technology assessment, competitor analysis, and business plan development for a diverse clientele including startups, universities, and companies.
2014 - 2019
Postdoctoral Fellow
2014 - 2019
▪ Study of the MS4A gene cluster as a key modulator of soluble TREM2 and Alzheimer’s disease risk. ▪ Characterization of the function of the immunoreceptor TREM2 in microglial cells in vitro and in vivo. ▪ Study of the impact of intermittent fasting on a mouse model of multiple sclerosis.
2013 - 2014
Research Fellow
2013 - 2014
▪ Study of the relationship between iron and neurodegeneration in neuroferritinophaties. ▪ Study of structural, functional and immunological properties of proteins, with particular attention to the proteins of iron metabolism. ▪ Study of the functional and immunological characteristics of natural ferritins.
2010 - 2013
PhD Student
2010 - 2013
▪ Study of the biological alteration of human primary cells and cell line cultures induced by HIV proteins and its variants. ▪ Study of the biological alteration of human primary cells and cell line cultures induced by herpesvirus-6.
2007 - 2008
Trainee
2007 - 2008
▪ Assay design of PCR kits for SNPs analysis.