About
Chris Bostick focuses on healthcare investments at OCV Partners, working on technologies that apply interdisciplinary methods to precision medicine. Before joining OCV, he completed postdoctoral work at the Institute for Genomic Medicine at Columbia University, studying precision medicine approaches to genetic neurological disorders, and earlier researched drug metabolism, bioelectronics/biosensors, and nanotechnology during his PhD. He holds a B.S. in Biology with a business minor from Cornell University and a Ph.D. in Pharmacological and Pharmaceutical Sciences from West Virginia University.
Invests in
BiotechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices
Experience
- OCVPartnercurrent2021 β present
- OCVVice President, Investments2019 β 2021Greater Los Angeles Area
- OCVSenior Associate, Investments2018 β 2019Greater Los Angeles Area
- Milken InstituteYoung Leaders Circle2024 β 2026
- Columbia University Medical CenterPostdoctoral Fellow2016 β 2018Greater New York City Area
- West Virginia UniversityPh.D. Candidate, Pharmacological and Pharmaceutical Sciences2010 β 2015Greater Pittsburgh Area
- Weizmann Institute of ScienceVisiting Scholar2015RehΜ±ovot, Central, Israel
- Wegman's PharmacyCertified Pharmacy Technician2009 β 2010
Skills & more
HPLC13In Vitro12Protein Purification9Drug Metabolism7Nanoparticles8Pharmacology6SPR3SEM2Nano Fabrication2AFM3Conductive Probe Atomic Force Microscopy1Electron Beam Lithography
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E-beam EvaporationDynamic Light ScatteringLC-MSUV-Vis SpectorscopyAutodockSputter DepositionProtein ImmobilizationCell CultureHigh-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)PharmaceuticsData AnalysisDrug DeliveryFrom Chris's professional profile.
Deals Β· 2
TORL BioTherapeuticsLed round
via OCV Partners Β· filed Apr 2024
Rad AILed round
via OCV Partners
Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.
Other disclosed investments
Board seats
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Colleagues at OCV Partners
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Chris Bostick?
- Chris Bostick focuses on healthcare investments at OCV Partners, working on technologies that apply interdisciplinary methods to precision medicine. Before joining OCV, he completed postdoctoral work at the Institute for Genomic Medicine at Columbia University, studying precision medicine approaches to genetic neurological disorders, and earlier researched drug metabolism, bioelectronics/biosensors, and nanotechnology during his PhD. He holds a B.S. in Biology with a business minor from Cornell University and a Ph.D. in Pharmacological and Pharmaceutical Sciences from West Virginia University.
- Where does Chris Bostick work?
- Chris Bostick is Partner at OCV Partners.
- What does Chris Bostick invest in?
- Chris Bostick invests in Biotech, Digital Health, Healthtech, Medical Devices.
- What boards does Chris Bostick sit on?
- Chris Bostick holds tracked board seats at OSSIO, Rad AI, TORL.
- What companies has Chris Bostick invested in?
- Investments tracked here include Rad AI, TORL BioTherapeutics.
- Where did Chris Bostick go to school?
- Chris Bostick studied at West Virginia University (Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Pharmacological and Pharmaceutical Sciences); Cornell University (Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biological Sciences).
- Does Chris Bostick lead rounds?
- Yes β Chris Bostick has led 2 tracked investments.
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Also attended Cornell University748
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Shared employers
Also worked at OCV7
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Also worked at Milken Institute57
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Also worked at Columbia University Medical Center19
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