Gordana Vunjak-Novakovic
InvestorVenture Partner at Catalio Capital Management, LP
New York, New York
Writes $100K β $5M checks Β· typically $1.5M
About
Gordana Vunjak-Novakovic is a professor of biomedical engineering and medical sciences at Columbia University, where she leads the Laboratory for Stem Cells and Tissue Engineering. Her research centers on tissue engineering, organs-on-a-chip disease models, and regenerative medicine. She earned her BS, MS, and PhD from the University of Belgrade and is a member of the National Academies of Medicine, Engineering, and Inventors.
Invests in
BiotechHealthtechMedical Devices
Experience
- Columbia UniversityUniversity Professorcurrent2017 β present
- Columbia UniversityThe Mikati Foundation Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Medicinecurrent2011 β present
- Columbia UniversityDirector, Laboratory for Stem Cells and Tissue Engineeringcurrent2005 β present
Education
- University of BelgradeBS, MS and PhD, Chemical Engineering
Skills & more
Matlab5Stem Cells71Science37Tissue Engineering69Biomaterials77Regenerative Medicine35Bioengineering26Nanotechnology11Biomedical Engineering62Cell Biology12Cell Culture22Patents11
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LaboratoryBioreactorChemistryTranslational MedicineMolecular BiologyBiochemistryChemical EngineeringResearchMicroscopyFundraisingLifesciencesMedicineFrom Gordana's professional profile.
Investments
Board seats
epiBone, Inc.Immplacate HealthTara BiosystemsXylyx Biosolutions
Per the firm's website.
Colleagues at Catalio Capital Management, LP
Adam Riess
Venture Partner at Catalio Capital Management, LP
Alan Ashworth
Venture Partner at Catalio Capital Management, LP
Christine E. 'Kricket' Seidman
Venture Partner at Catalio Capital Management, LP
Dan Littman
Venture Partner at Catalio Capital Management, LP
David Sinclair
Venture Partner at Catalio Capital Management, LP
Diamantis Xylas
Analyst at Catalio Capital Management, LP
Frances H. Arnold
Venture Partner at Catalio Capital Management, LP
Freda Lewis-Hall
Venture Partner at Catalio Capital Management, LP
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Gordana Vunjak-Novakovic work?
- Gordana Vunjak-Novakovic is Venture Partner at Catalio Capital Management, LP.
- What does Gordana Vunjak-Novakovic invest in?
- Gordana Vunjak-Novakovic invests in Biotech, Healthtech, Medical Devices.
- What check size does Gordana Vunjak-Novakovic write?
- Gordana Vunjak-Novakovic typically writes checks of $100K β $5M.
Same school
Also attended University of Belgrade9
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Shared employers
Also worked at Columbia University163
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