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About
Yasanka Chalasani is currently an Associate at RA Capital Management in Boston, MA, specializing in investments within the life sciences and healthcare sectors. At RA Capital, he contributes to deep-dive industry research, analysis of biotechnology innovations, and identification of promising early-stage and growth-stage companies, with a particular focus on therapeutics and medical technologies.
Prior to joining RA Capital, Yasanka served as a Fellow at the Baylor Angel Network, where he supported venture capital investments in healthcare startups, and also gained teaching experience as an Adjunct Instructor in Biology at Sattler College. His background combines hands-on investment diligence with scientific and academic leadership in applied biology.
Yasanka holds an MD from Baylor College of Medicine and a BBA in Finance from Baylor University, reflecting interdisciplinary expertise bridging clinical medicine, biotech, and finance. His professional contributions are recognized for integrating scientific rigor with investment acumen in breakthrough healthcare and life science technologies.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| RA Capital Management | Associate | Jul 2024 to Present | — |
| Baylor Angel Network | Fellow | Aug 2019 to Jul 2024 | — |
| Sattler College | Adjunct Instructor in Biology | Aug 2022 to May 2023 | — |
| Eventide Asset Management | Biotech Analyst Intern | Jun 2021 to Jul 2021 | — |
| Eventide Asset Management | Biotech Analyst Intern | Jan 2021 to Feb 2021 | — |
| Reata Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | Product Development Intern | May 2019 to Jun 2019 | — |
| Bios Partners | Analyst | Jun 2018 to Jun 2019 | — |
| Baylor Angel Network | Associate | Oct 2017 to May 2019 | — |
| Philip M Dorr Alumni and Friends Endowment Investment Fund | Investment Analyst | Aug 2017 to May 2018 | — |
| Baylor Scott & White Health | Chief Medical Officer Intern | Jun 2017 to Jul 2017 | — |
| University of Florida | Research Assistant | Jun 2014 to Jul 2014 | — |
Education
Baylor College of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine - MD, Medicine
2019 — 2024
Baylor University - Hankamer School of Business
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Business Fellows, Finance
2015 — 2019
James Clemens High School
High School
2012 — 2015
Skills & Expertise
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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