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About
Maxwell DeNies is a Senior Associate at RA Capital Management, L.P. in Boston, MA, where he has served in senior investment roles since 2020. His responsibilities include sourcing, evaluating, and managing investments, with a focus on the life sciences sector, particularly biopharmaceuticals and healthcare companies.
Prior to becoming Senior Associate, DeNies was an Associate at RA Capital Management, building expertise in early-stage and late-stage healthcare investments. Before joining RA Capital, he completed doctoral research as a graduate student at the University of Michigan.
DeNies holds an advanced degree from the University of Michigan, in addition to degrees from SUNY Fredonia and Boston University. His background combines scientific rigor with investment acumen, enabling him to contribute meaningful scientific and financial insights to complex biotechnology and healthcare deals, reflecting RA Capital’s focus on innovative medical technologies.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| RA Capital Management, L.P. | Senior Associate | Jul 2022 to Present | — |
| RA Capital Management, L.P. | Associate | Sep 2020 to Jun 2022 | — |
| University of Michigan | Graduate Student | Jun 2014 to Sep 2020 | My research is focused on understanding the molecular mechanisms of G protein-coupled receptor regulation. I am particularly interested in the role of receptor post-translational modifications and loc... |
| University of Michigan Ross School of Business | Wolverine Venture Fund Student Advisor | Sep 2016 to Apr 2020 | The Wolverine Venture Fund (WVF) is a student led venture capital firm at the University of Michigan with approximately $7M under management. As Director of Recruiting, I led the growth of PhD student... |
| SUNY Fredonia | CTS Tutor | Aug 2012 to May 2014 | Chemistry, Biology, and Business administration Tutor at the Learning Center at SUNY Fredonia. In addition to open tutoring, I also participate in assigned tutoring. |
| SUNY Fredonia | Undergraduate Researcher | Jan 2012 to May 2014 | — |
| UCSF | Visiting Student Researcher | May 2013 to Aug 2013 | Amgen Scholar at UCSF |
| Marquette University | Undergraduate Researcher | Jun 2012 to Aug 2012 | We studied the role of waste water treatment plants on environmental antibiotic resistance |
| Erie County Public Health Laboratory | Intern | Jan 2012 to Jan 2012 | — |
| Boston University | Summer Institute for Training in Biostatistics | May 2011 to Jul 2011 | Advanced training in biostatistical methods applied within health care and biomedical research. |
| Haledyne Inc. | Research Intern | Jan 2011 to Jun 2011 | — |
Education
University of Michigan
2014 — 2020
State University of New York at Fredonia
2010 — 2013
Boston University
2011 — 2011
Iroquois Senior 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 |
F Fuad Naser | Analyst | Boston, MA , United States |
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