UCSF | Icebreaker

UCSF | Icebreaker

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neuroscience PhD, onchain chaplain for /spirituality, vibe imagineer for /christin, co-host of /bcbhshow for the farcaster middle class. seemore.tv/christin

Worked directly with 1 person

Alexandre Bétourné, PhD, PharmD, PMP

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Achiever. Problem Solver. Innovator.

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Seasoned software engineer, equally comfortable in startups, academia, biotech, open source.

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Capital Access for Farmers and Fishers

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I'm passionately curious about the biotechnology industry and bringing new medicines to patients. My experiences include biotech, pharma, academia, consulting, entrepreneurship, public equity and venture investing.

Karen Colbert, PhD (She/Her)

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Experienced Medical Affairs Leader with Ophthalmology (retina) and product launch expertise, and a proven track record of supporting high-performing teams, driving strategic initiatives that contribute to meaningful impact, and fostering an inclusive work culture. Passionate about leveraging data-driven insights and innovative strategies to enhance the healthcare delivery process and advance patient outcomes.

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Robert J. and Nancy D. Assistant Professor of Brain Science

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- Develop biomarker and patient selection strategies to support oncology clinical studies. - Lead program to understand the mechanisms of action of drug candidates for immuno-oncology translational efforts. - Evaluate efficacy of rational combinations of novel molecules. - Manage direct reports and CROs for pre-clinical and clinical data generation. - Represent translational team to present in scientific strategy meetings. - Generate evidence for study reports and patent application. - Attentive to detail and highly organized; a positive collaborator, communicator and facilitator. - Value individual talents across functional groups. - Passionate in cultivating a motivated team to improve patient outcomes.

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Assistant Professor at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute

Dr. Prasun Mishra

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Dr. Prasun Mishra is a leading life science, technology, and healthcare thought leader and an Impact Investor. He is a renowned scientist with numerous publications/ patents to his credit, with notable contributions to developing multiple drugs and combinations across their discovery, trials, and successful launches. Throughout his illustrious career, Dr. Mishra has held esteemed positions at prominent institutions, including Genentech, Roche, Rutgers University, the National Cancer Institute (NCI), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and the U.S. Government. His groundbreaking research has been recognized globally, with over 40 prestigious awards, over 50 keynote talks, invited lectureships, and candidacy for the esteemed Trans-NIH Earl Stadtman Investigator Tenure Track position. Notably, he has been honored with two NCI Director's Innovations Awards, one personally conferred by Dr. Harold Varmus, the Nobel Laureate. Beyond his scientific pursuits, Dr. Mishra has emerged as a serial entrepreneur, co-founding Precision BioPharma Inc. and Agility Pharmaceuticals, and has served as an advisor to over 25 companies. His strategic insights have been pivotal in fostering innovation, driving strategic growth, and scaling revenue, particularly within the biotech, pharma, and diagnostics sectors, including guiding companies through successful IPOs. As the founding president of The American Association for Precision Medicine (AAPM), he remains at the forefront of shaping industry standards. Additionally, Dr. Mishra's influence extends to the investment realm, where he chairs WISE: World Investors and Entrepreneurs Society and has served as a due diligence advisor to various angel groups, venture capital, and private equity firms. He also served as a general partner for the Global Health Impact Network and Funds. Notably, he has served on the Board of Directors at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) Health Hub and offers advisory support to UCSF's Catalyst Program, Innovation Ventures, and InVent Fund. Dr. Mishra is also a founding partner in the Silicon Valley-based M7 Healthcare Accelerator and has been an advisor to several leading startup accelerators, including Indie-Bio/ SOSV, California Life Sciences, HIMSSS Health 2.0 Zygote, JLabs and Johnson & Johnson Innovation. Due to his unique perspective and selfless service, he is a highly respected and sought-after mentor to many.