Jeff Lawson
InvestorPhysician-Scientist, Inventor, Entrepreneur, Investor at Swift Street Capital · Partner at Ceras Ventures
Durham, North Carolina, United States
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About
Professor of Surgery at Duke University with 20+ years in vascular surgery and biology, and former Chief of Vascular Surgery. President and CEO of MedBlue Incubator; founder and CEO of Humacyte (NASDAQ: HUMA) and Innavasc (sold to Gore Medical). Holds an MD and PhD in Cellular and Molecular Biology from the University of Vermont.
Experience
- Swift Street CapitalGeneral Partnercurrent2025 — presentDurham, NC
- Lawson VascularFoundercurrent2023 — presentDurham, NC
- Lawson Vascular, LLCFoundercurrent2023 — presentDurham, NC
- Duke University School of MedicineAdjunct Professor of Surgerycurrent2018 — presentDurham, North Carolina, United States
- Duke University School of MedicineProfessor of Surgery2011 — 2018Durham, North Carolina, United States
- Duke University School of MedicineProfessor of Pathology2011 — 2018Durham, North Carolina, United States
- Duke University School of MedicineAssociate Professor of Surgery and Pathology2005 — 2011Durham, North Carolina, United States
- VarmXChief Executive Officer2023 — 2024
- VarmXChief Scientific Officer2023
- Atlantic Research GroupChief Medical Officer2023 — 2024Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area
- HumacyteChief Surgical Officer2020 — 2022Durham, North Carolina, United States
- HumacyteChief Executive Officer2018 — 2020Durham, North Carolina, United States
- HumacyteChief Medical Officer2015 — 2018Durham, North Carolina, United States
- Duke University Department of SurgeryProfessor of Surgery and Pathology, Vice Chair of Research2014 — 2015Durham, North Carolina, United States
- Duke Regional HospitalChief of Vascular Surgery2011 — 2015Durham, North Carolina, United States
Skills & more
Business OwnershipStart-up LeadershipStart-up Ventures
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Jeff Lawson?
- Professor of Surgery at Duke University with 20+ years in vascular surgery and biology, and former Chief of Vascular Surgery. President and CEO of MedBlue Incubator; founder and CEO of Humacyte (NASDAQ: HUMA) and Innavasc (sold to Gore Medical). Holds an MD and PhD in Cellular and Molecular Biology from the University of Vermont.
- Where does Jeff Lawson work?
- Jeff Lawson is Physician-Scientist, Inventor, Entrepreneur, Investor at Swift Street Capital.
- Where did Jeff Lawson go to school?
- Jeff Lawson studied at Duke University School of Medicine (Vascular Surgery); Duke University School of Medicine (General Surgery Residency Program); University of Vermont (Post Doctoral Fellow, Biochemistry).
Founder mafias
University of Iowa mafia42
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Bruce RastetterFounded Summit Carbon Holdings +2Thomas HornbeckDoctor of PhilosophyFounded Distynct +1Zakir DurumericBachelor of Science - BSFounded Censys +1Luke HaverhalsPhDFounded Natural Fiber Welding, Inc. +1Samm AndereggPre-Med/PharmFounded DocStation +1Zhengbin (Bing) YaoPh.DFounded Arrivent +1
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University of Vermont mafia30
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Aaron MandellMaster of Science (MS)Founded Quidnet +1Rob ForeggerBSFounded NextCapital Group +1Adam DevineBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded Foresight +1Key ComptonBachelor of Arts (with Departmental Honors & Commencement Awards)Founded Mimeo +1Evan WaldenBachelor of ScienceFounded Findem +1Dana AuslanderBachelor's degreeFounded Luxus Alternatives +1
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Duke University School of Medicine mafia11
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Jason LangheierMDFounded Onehealth +1Quinn WangDoctor of Medicine - MDFounded Quadrant EyeKitch WilsonDoctor of Medicine (M.D.)Founded Rosebud BiosciencesChristine ParkDoctor of Medicine - MDFounded Lattice HealthDavid AlbertMDFounded AliveCorBobby GreenDoctor of Medicine (M.D.)Founded Thyme Care
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The Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine at The University of Vermont mafia5
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Humacyte mafia2
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Same school
Also attended Duke University School of Medicine35
Rache SimmonsBreast Cancer Surgeon at FemHealth VenturesJustin KleinCo-Founder and Managing Partner at Vensana CapitalAftab KheraniManaging Partner at Ajax HealthMatthew McGirtGeneral Partner at Mammoth ResearchDaniel LuoAssistant Director at Duke Capital PartnersNicholas AllenSenior Associate at Duke Capital Partners
+ 29 more
Also attended University of Vermont161
Patrick VaheyManaging Director at Greenline Community Ventures, LlcGovinda SumbergExecutive Coordinator at Excel Venture ManagementDan BorokCo-Founder and Managing Partner at NVP CapitalArun IyerInvestor at Green FlagAudrey StineExecutive Assistant at Sorenson VenturesMelissa Morano AurigemmaChief of Staff at Exceptional Capital
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Also attended The Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine at The University of Vermont7
Gregg FineChief Executive Officer at Stork TherapeuticsGerry HigginsScientific Strategy Lead at Phenomics HealthAmanda Wilson, MD, DFASAMFounder at NorthstarcareDouglas W. LosordoExecutive Officer at Cadrenal TherapeuticsErik SchaeferExecutive Officer at AssayQuant TechnologiesJohn DidsburyExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter at T3D Therapeutics
+ 1 more
Also attended University of Iowa149
Ashton KutcherCo-founder of Sound Ventures; launching a new deep-tech venture firm with Morgan BellerDavid AllisonManaging Director at Westlake Village BioPartnersAnna WillgohsOperations Manager at Bread And Butter Ventures, LlcHaider KhanFounder Relations at Transform Capital ManagementOla JewusiakVP of Marketing at Jump CapitalKasey MitriaOperations Manager at Jump Capital
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Shared employers
Also worked at Duke University School of Medicine11
Karthik ArdhanareeswaranInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)Julie YangVice President at InvestcorpJustin KleinCo-Founder and Managing Partner at Vensana CapitalNicholas AllenSenior Associate at Duke Capital PartnersPatrick ProchazkaPhD Associate at Duke Capital PartnersRamy RayesExecutive Vice President, Investment Strategy & Risk at BCI
+ 5 more
Also worked at VarmX7
John GlasspoolVenture Partner at Agent CapitalJohn de KoningPartner at EQT Life SciencesThijs Cohen TervaertPartner at InkefArnoud DijkstraVenture Partner at BioGeneration VenturesAlexander VosVenture Partner at BioGeneration VenturesRianne EllenbroekPrincipal at BioGeneration Ventures
+ 1 more
Also worked at Humacyte6
Also worked at Duke University Department of Surgery187
Fred EhrsamCo-founder and Senior Advisor at Paradigm; founder of NudgePae WuGeneral Partner at SOSVAkshita IyerCorporate Insights Lead at Tech Square VenturesMichael BrannanSr. Associate at Volition CapitalPaige MorschauserHead of Operations at Red Cell IncubationEvan HenleyAssociate, Investments at Capital One Ventures
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