Talus Bio has hired two amazing scientists who were previously venture analysts in this WRF program, Daniele Canzani, PhD and Lillian Tatka, PhD. This unique experience offered them invaluable insights into the business landscape of startups and biotech companies, further strengthening our team.
The best part of working at the Washington Research Foundation is the opportunity to work with our amazing venture analysts. Here are some facts about the program: Over the past 5 years, we've had 24 amazing analysts and we are about to welcome our next 5 analysts this year! They help us with diligence on grants and investments and are a critical part of operations. They've gone on to some amazing places after leaving the program: Flagship Pioneering, Propel Bio Partners, Brass Tacks Health, Arzeda, Talus Bio, and Lumen Bioscience among others! Despite the success of the program, we've never had a reunion until last week when we were able to gather current and former analysts together. Keep an eye on this group, they'll be the future of Seattle biotech and engineering! Parker Sommerville, PhD Cade Ellis Ito Sam Berry, Ph.D. Emily Rabe Heidi Weakly, PhD Kevin P. Jiang Daniele Canzani, PhD Miranda Lyons-Cohen, PhD Bhargav Vemuri Lillian Tatka, PhD Vanessa Nguyen, PhD Sophia Jannetty Louisa Helms Ashish Phal Issa Benna, PhD Alex Pollock