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About
Fuad Naser, PhD, is an Analyst at RA Capital Management, a leading investment firm based in Boston, MA, where he actively contributes to both public and private market investments. In his current role on the investment team, Dr. Naser is focused on identifying, evaluating, and supporting innovative healthcare and life sciences companies, working across the biotechnology and medical device sectors.
Prior to his appointment as Analyst, Dr. Naser advanced through roles of Senior Associate and Associate at RA Capital, evidencing his diligence and expertise in investment analysis since joining the firm in 2021. His responsibilities have included serving as a Board Observer at companies such as Ceribell and Exo, furthering his leadership and sector-specific insight in point-of-care diagnostics and medical technologies.
Dr. Naser earned his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biological Chemistry and a Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, both from Washington University in St. Louis, equipping him with a rigorous scientific foundation to navigate complex areas of the life sciences industry. Recognized for his detailed sector coverage and scientific acumen, he has become a valued contributor to investment diligence and firm-wide thought leadership in biotech and healthcare innovation.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| RA Capital Management | Analyst | Dec 2023 to Present | — |
| RA Capital Management, L.P. | Senior Associate | Dec 2022 to Dec 2023 | — |
| RA Capital Management, L.P. | Associate | Apr 2021 to Dec 2022 | — |
| Exo | Board Observer | Jan 2023 to Present | — |
| Nodexus Inc. | Board Observer | Jan 2023 to Jan 2025 | — |
| Selux Diagnostics, Inc | Board Observer | Jan 2022 to Jan 2025 | — |
| Ceribell │ Point-of-Care EEG | Board Observer | Jan 2023 to Oct 2024 | — |
| Washington University in St. Louis | Ph.D. Candidate in Biological Chemistry | Jan 2016 to Jan 2021 | Laboratory of Dr. Gary Patti. Used stable-isotope tracing and metabolomics to identify metabolic vulnerabilities of cancer and understand a tumor's impact on organismal metabolism. Developed liquid ch... |
| Washington University in St. Louis | Winner, WashU Patent Challenge | Sep 2016 to Apr 2017 | First place prize for RestTest, a diagnostic that quantifies sleepiness to improve quality of life and prevent accidents. |
| Washington University in St. Louis | Early Stage First Prize, BioEntrepreneurship Core | Sep 2016 to Apr 2017 | — |
| Flagship Pioneering | VentureLabs Fellow | Jun 2020 to Aug 2020 | — |
| The BALSA Group | Consultant | Oct 2019 to Jul 2020 | Biotechnology and Life Sciences Advising |
| Edcarta | Co-Founder | May 2014 to Aug 2015 | Edcarta is an online platform that improves learning outcomes by changing the way content is delivered. Based on leading learning theories, Edcarta is dedicated to explaining science using the science... |
| Head Lab | Research Assistant | Jan 2013 to Jan 2014 | — |
Education
Washington University in St. Louis
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Biological Chemistry
2016 — 2021
Washington University in St. Louis
Bachelor’s Degree, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
2010 — 2014
Community School of Naples
High School
2006 — 2010
Others at Ra Capital Management, L.P. (41)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | Boston, MA , United States | |
A Alexander Becker | Senior Associate | Boston, MA , United States |
| Associate | Cambridge, MA , United States | |
| Associate | Boston, MA , United States | |
| Principal | New York, NY , United States | |
| Associate | Boston, MA , United States | |
B Brian L | Analyst | Boston, MA , United States |
| Principal | San Francisco, CA , United States | |
D David Migl | Analyst | United States |
| Analyst | Boston, MA , United States |
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