Areesha Saif

Areesha Saif is an Analyst at EcoR1 Capital, LLC, a San Francisco-based investment firm specializing in biotechnology and life sciences. In this role, she is responsible for conducting due diligence and detailed analysis of biotechnology companies to identify value-oriented investment opportunities, working closely with the firm's partners and portfolio managers. Her coverage specifically focuses on the life sciences sector, particularly innovative biotech firms developing new therapeutics and technologies.

Prior to joining EcoR1 Capital in 2024, Areesha held positions as a Consultant at Deloitte, where she worked on projects in management consulting, and as a Biopharma Research Fellow at Langar Holdings, where she contributed research into early-stage pharmaceutical ventures. These roles provided her with deep experience in evaluating scientific advances and business models within pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and biotech industries.

Areesha holds a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Arts in Natural Sciences, both from the University of Cambridge, and completed her secondary education at Karachi Grammar School. With a solid scientific background and broad expertise in biotech research and financial analysis, Areesha Saif is a significant contributor to investment decisions in the biotechnology sector at EcoR1 Capital.