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About
Angel Martin, Ph.D., is a Senior Associate at Frazier Life Sciences, where she plays a key role in identifying and evaluating new investment opportunities with a primary focus on biotech therapeutics and innovative technologies in life sciences. Her responsibilities include sourcing deals, conducting scientific and financial due diligence, and supporting portfolio management in both private and public companies developing novel therapeutics.
Dr. Martin has built her career at the intersection of scientific research and venture capital, previously serving as a Healthcare Investment Fellow at Vertex Ventures HC and as Director of Research and Venture Grants at Emerson Collective, where she managed research funding for healthcare innovation. She also contributed to rare disease research as Research Director at the Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance, overseeing grant programs and advancing collaborations between non-profits, academia, and industry partners.
She holds a Ph.D. in Pharmacology and Molecular Cancer Biology and a certificate in Cellular and Molecular Biology from Duke University, as well as a B.A. in Biochemistry from the University of Michigan. Dr. Martin leverages her technical expertise in molecular biology, oncology, and rare diseases to inform investment decisions, supporting the advancement of cutting-edge therapies in the biotech and healthcare sectors.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frazier Life Sciences | Senior Associate | Jan 2021 to Present | — |
| Vertex Ventures HC | Healthcare Investment Fellow | Oct 2020 to Dec 2020 | — |
| Emerson Collective | Director, Research and Venture Grants, Health Team | Jun 2019 to Jan 2020 | — |
| Emerson Collective | Manager, Grants and Special Projects, Health Team | Aug 2018 to Jun 2019 | — |
| Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA) | Research Director | Jul 2017 to Jul 2018 | — |
| McKinsey & Company | Advanced Professional Degree Intern (Insight Healthcare) | Jun 2017 to Jun 2017 | — |
Education
Duke University
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Pharmacology and Molecular Cancer Biology
2012 — 2017
Duke University
Certificate, Cellular and Molecular Biology
2012 — 2017
University of Michigan College of Literature, Science, and the Arts
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Biochemistry
2007 — 2012
Skills & Expertise
Others at Frazier Life Sciences Management, L.P. (10)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Partner | New York, NY , United States | |
| General Partner | San Diego, CA , United States | |
| Senior Associate | Menlo Park, CA , United States | |
| Managing Partner | Menlo Park, CA , United States | |
A Albert Cha | Managing Partner | Los Altos, CA , United States |
| Partner | San Diego, CA , United States | |
| Senior Associate | Palo Alto, CA , United States | |
| Principal | Boston, MA , United States | |
| Principal | Palo Alto, CA , United States | |
| Associate | CA , United States |
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D Dane Lewis | Analyst | Crosslink Capital Inc. | San Francisco, CA , United States |