About
Hannah Franklin is an Associate at Biovance Capital, Portugal's dedicated biotech venture fund with €60M+ under management that invests in early-stage therapeutic companies across Europe. She holds a background in neuroscience research, including academic work in neurodegeneration and stem cell models, and prior experience in early-stage venture at SCI Ventures. Franklin also serves as a Board Observer at Laigo Bio and engages in science communication and mentorship for early-career researchers transitioning into venture capital and industry roles.
Experience
- Laigo BioBoard Observercurrent2026 — present
- Biovance CapitalAssociatecurrent2025 — presentLisbon, Portugal
- SCI VenturesVenture Capital Analyst Intern2024 — 2025
- The Francis Crick InstitutePostdoctoral Research Scientist2023 — 2024London, England, United Kingdom
- UCLMRC DTP Neuroscience and Mental Health2019 — 2023London, United Kingdom
- UCLClinical Research Assistant2018 — 2019London, England, United Kingdom
Education
- UCLDoctor of Philosophy - PhD, Neuroscience2019 — 2023
- Birkbeck, University of LondonMSc, Bio-business2022 — 2023
- University of SussexMaster of Science (MSc), Neuroscience2016 — 2017
- University of SussexBachelor of Science (BSc), Biomedical Science2013 — 2016
- University College SchoolA Levels: Biology, Chemistry2011 — 2013
- South Hampstead High School, London10 GCSEs1999 — 2011
Skills & more
Due Diligence1Market Research1External RelationshipsTenacious Work EthicStakeholder EngagementDigital ChannelsSocial MediaHealthcareProject DesignStorytellingQuestionnaire DesignLiterature Reviews
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Scientific TranslationPre-clinical StudiesOxidative StressEntrepreneurshipBusiness DevelopmentPitch DevelopmentScience CommunicationProject ManagementOrganization SkillsEasily AdaptableSkilled Multi-taskerAttention to DetailFrom Hannah's professional profile.
Colleagues at Biovance Capital Partners SCR
Ana Agostinho
Office Manager at Biovance Capital Partners SCR
Ana Pinheiro
External Sustainability Consultant at Biovance Capital Partners SCR
André Albergaria
Principal, PhD at Biovance Capital Partners SCR
Beatriz Martins Ferreira
Compliance Officer at Biovance Capital Partners SCR
Gonçalo Bernardes
Scientific Advisory Board; Global Professor of Chemical Biology at University of Cambridge, PhD at Biovance Capital Partners SCR
João Botelho
CFO at Biovance Capital Partners SCR
João Incio
General Partner, MD, PhD at Biovance Capital Partners SCR
José Luís Cabero
Scientific Advisory Board; Consultant at Symbiokraft, Dr. Med Sc at Biovance Capital Partners SCR
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Hannah Franklin work?
- Hannah Franklin is Associate, PhD at Biovance Capital Partners SCR.
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Also attended Birkbeck, University of London28
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Also attended University College School8
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Shared employers
Also worked at Laigo Bio4
Also worked at Biovance Capital7
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Also worked at SCI Ventures6
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Also worked at The Francis Crick Institute10
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