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Joe Cabral

Joe Cabral

Principal at Frazier Life Sciences Management, L.P.

Boston, MA , United States

About

Joe Cabral is a Principal at Frazier Life Sciences, a leading venture capital firm focused on life sciences and healthcare innovation. Based in Boston, MA, he brings over two decades of experience in biotechnology and venture capital, with a deep expertise in company creation, strategic development, and investment management. In his current role, Cabral is responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and executing early-stage investments, as well as supporting portfolio companies through growth and development. He is actively involved in guiding Frazier Life Sciences’ investment strategy, particularly in the areas of biopharmaceuticals, therapeutics, and technology-driven healthcare solutions.

Cabral’s investment focus spans biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and innovative healthcare technologies, with a particular emphasis on early-stage and company creation opportunities. He leverages his extensive network and operational experience to identify promising startups and emerging scientific platforms, supporting them from inception through commercialization. His work often involves collaborating with entrepreneurs, scientists, and industry leaders to build and scale transformative life sciences ventures.

Prior to joining Frazier Life Sciences, Cabral was a Senior Associate at Flagship Pioneering, where he played a key role in the founding and development of Generate Biomedicines, Inc., a pioneering biotech company focused on generative biology. He holds an MBA from the University of Michigan’s Stephen M. Ross School of Business, which has equipped him with strong strategic and financial acumen. Throughout his career, Cabral has been recognized for his contributions to the venture capital and biotech communities, including his instrumental role in launching and scaling several successful life sciences startups.

Career History

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Frazier Life SciencesPrincipalFeb 2021 to Present
Flagship PioneeringSenior AssociateMay 2019 to Feb 2021
Generate Biomedicines, Inc.Founding Team; Strategy and InnovationAug 2018 to Feb 2021
Flagship PioneeringVentureLabs FellowJun 2018 to Aug 2018
Moderna TherapeuticsMolecular Biology and InformaticsJun 2013 to Jun 2017

Education

University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business

2017 2019

Skills & Expertise

Biotechnology
Molecular Biology
Life Sciences
Healthcare
Strategy
Entrepreneurship
Venture Capital
Finance
Data Analysis
Business Development
Research
Due Diligence
Financial Analysis
Strategic Planning
Investments
Start-ups
Consulting
Bioinformatics
Healthcare Innovation
Healthcare Consulting
Writing
PowerPoint
qPCR
Linux
Cell Biology
ELISA
Gel Electrophoresis
Western Blotting
Molecu
Genomics
Assay Development
PCR
Communication
Translation
RNA biology
Virology
Immunology
Cell Culture
NGS
RNAseq
RNA isolation
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Word
Luminex
Bioassay
Microsoft Excel
Sequencing
In Vitro
Python
Protein Expression
Experimental Design
Northern Blotting
Unix
R&d
Automation
Leadership
Open Innovation
Microsoft PowerPoint
Start Ups
Financial Modeling
Innovation Management
Business Strategy
Management
Machine Learning
Innovation Consulting
Venture Financing

Others at Frazier Life Sciences Management, L.P. (10)

NameRoleLocation
Aditya Kohli
Aditya Kohli
PartnerNew York, NY , United States
Daniel Estes
Daniel Estes
General PartnerSan Diego, CA , United States
Kiah Williams
Kiah Williams
Senior AssociateMenlo Park, CA , United States
Patrick Heron
Patrick Heron
Managing PartnerMenlo Park, CA , United States
A
Albert Cha
Managing PartnerLos Altos, CA , United States
A
Angel Martin
Senior AssociateCA , United States
Anna Chen
Anna Chen
PartnerSan Diego, CA , United States
Jason Wang
Jason Wang
Senior AssociatePalo Alto, CA , United States
Kevin Li
Kevin Li
PrincipalPalo Alto, CA , United States
Xinghuo Li
Xinghuo Li
AssociateCA , United States

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