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About
Yash Chalasani, MD, is an Associate at RA Capital Management based in Boston, MA, where he contributes to investment analysis and due diligence within the life sciences sector, with a particular emphasis on biotechnology and healthcare assets. At RA Capital's TechAtlas division, his responsibilities include scientific and technical evaluation of emerging therapeutics and medical innovations, supporting investment decisions in pharmaceutical and life science companies.
Prior to joining RA Capital, Dr. Chalasani was a Fellow at the Baylor Angel Network, where he gained early-stage investment experience and conducted diligence on healthcare and technology startups. He also served as an Adjunct Instructor in Biology at Sattler College, further broadening his expertise at the intersection of science and business.
Dr. Chalasani holds a Doctor of Medicine degree from Baylor College of Medicine and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Baylor University. His combined medical and financial training uniquely positions him to evaluate investment opportunities in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare services, with a focus on innovative, high-growth potential companies in the life sciences domain.
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
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| 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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