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Alexander E. Barkas

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Co-Founder at Prospect Venture Partners

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Alex Barkas was a co-founder of Prospect Ventures, which he established to focus on developing and commercializing biomedical technologies. He previously served as a Partner at Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, where he worked on biotechnology and medical device investing and co-founded and led several biotechnology companies, and earlier founded the healthcare consulting firm BioBridge Associates. He held a PhD in Biology from New York University and a BA in Biology from Brandeis University, with prior research experience at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, the Toronto Hospital for Sick Children, the Whitehead Institute at MIT, and Duke University.

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BiotechMedical Devices

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Alexander E. Barkas?
Alex Barkas was a co-founder of Prospect Ventures, which he established to focus on developing and commercializing biomedical technologies. He previously served as a Partner at Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, where he worked on biotechnology and medical device investing and co-founded and led several biotechnology companies, and earlier founded the healthcare consulting firm BioBridge Associates. He held a PhD in Biology from New York University and a BA in Biology from Brandeis University, with prior research experience at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, the Toronto Hospital for Sick Children, the Whitehead Institute at MIT, and Duke University.
Where does Alexander E. Barkas work?
Alexander E. Barkas is Co-Founder at Prospect Venture Partners.
What does Alexander E. Barkas invest in?
Alexander E. Barkas invests in Biotech, Medical Devices.