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Shardul ShahunlockedAlan: together at University of Chicago (2002β2005)
Γ10Alan: together at Harvard University
Alan: together at University of Chicago
About
Director of Biology and co-founder at Science Corporation focusing on optogenetic vision restoration and biohybrid brain implants; earned a PhD in neurobiology from Harvard and previously joined Neuralink's leadership team.
Experience
- ScienceChief Scientific Officercurrent2025 β presentAlameda County, California, United States
- ScienceDirector of Biology2021 β 2025Alameda County, California, United States
- Overwater VenturesScientific Advisorcurrent2025 β present
- NeuralinkDirector of Biology2019 β 2021San Francisco Bay Area
- NeuralinkMember of the Technical Staff2018 β 2019
- UC BerkeleyPostdoctoral Researcher2014 β 2018
- Harvard Medical SchoolPostdoctoral Researcher2013Boston
Skills & more
Matlab1Cell Biology12Molecular Biology11Cell Culture8Confocal Microscopy3Immunohistochemistry3Neuroscience4Fluorescence Microscopy2Western Blotting1Microscopy2Genetics2Animal Models2
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TransfectionPCRBiochemistryMolecular CloningScienceProtein PurificationLifesciencesData AnalysisResearchTwo-photon MicroscopyDigital Holographyin Vivo ElectrophysiologyFrom Alan's professional profile.
Colleagues at Overwater Ventures Llc
Alan Ashworth
Advisor at Overwater Ventures Llc
Carolyn Coles-Devine
Head of Platform and Operations at Overwater Ventures Llc
Ivy Ross
Venture Partner at Overwater Ventures Llc
Kristina Simmons
Investor at Overwater Ventures Llc
Maria Molland
Advisor at Overwater Ventures Llc
Vijit Sabnis
Investor at 1955 Capital
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Alan Mardinly?
- Director of Biology and co-founder at Science Corporation focusing on optogenetic vision restoration and biohybrid brain implants; earned a PhD in neurobiology from Harvard and previously joined Neuralink's leadership team.
- Where does Alan Mardinly work?
- Alan Mardinly is Science Advisor at Overwater Ventures Llc.
- Where did Alan Mardinly go to school?
- Alan Mardinly studied at Harvard University (Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Neurobiology and Neurosciences); University of Chicago (BA, neurobiology).
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Also attended University of Chicago529
Mark SusterManaging Partner at Upfront VenturesShardul ShahInvestor at Index VenturesSam BlackmanEntrepreneur in Residence at GV (Google Ventures)Clay FisherInvestor at Spark CapitalRolanda FuInvestor at Madrona Venture GroupJonas CiplickasPrincipal at Scale Venture Partners
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Shared employers
Also worked at Science16
Abdo John HajjFounder of AJH Investments, a private investment office built for long-duration ownership.Kevin JiangCo-Founder and CEO at Mangusta CapitalAriane TomManaging Director at Kaleida CapitalMark PavlyukovskyyGeneral Partner at NZVCHisham ElhaddadManaging Partner at HOF CapitalTim GardnerVenture Partner at PsyMed Ventures
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Also worked at Neuralink30
Michael RobinsonInvestor at Craft VenturesAndy HarrisonGeneral Partner, CEO at S32Abdo John HajjFounder of AJH Investments, a private investment office built for long-duration ownership.Randy GleinFounder and Managing Partner at DFJChris ShanahanPrincipal at DFJMo El-BibanyGeneral Partner at Page One Ventures
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Also worked at UC Berkeley469
Ali GhodsiCo-founder & CEO of DatabricksRaquel UrtasunFounder & CEO of WaabiArhaan A.Deeptech Fellow at Clear VenturesKevin Wijayaγ€γ³γγγ·γ’ζ³δΊΊδ»£θ‘¨ (Indonesia Office Representative) at CyberAgent CapitalPaul JennyBoard Chair at CincyTechMichael PerezDeputy General Counsel at Mucker Capital
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Also worked at Harvard Medical School273
Logan HilleLife Sciences Analyst at CincyTechAnkit GuptaGeneral Partner at Y CombinatorDavid MollerInvestor at Third Rock VenturesSamuel ArbesmanVenture Partner at Lux CapitalZach CollinsPartner at Mission BiocapitalAlexi Nazem, MDGeneral Partner at AlleyCorp
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