About
Immunology and infectious disease drug developer who joined Third Rock Ventures as an Entrepreneur-in-Residence in 2024. She previously served as SVP and Head of Research and Translational Medicine at Vir Biotechnology and led development programs at Regeneron, and co-chaired the NIH's ACTIV partnership during COVID-19.
Invests in
Biotech
Experience
- Life Science Cares New YorkMember of the Board of Advisorscurrent2026 — presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
- Third Rock VenturesEntrepreneur-In-Residencecurrent2024 — present
- Vir Biotechnology, Inc.Senior Vice President | Research and Translational Medicine2022 — 2024
- Vir Biotechnology, Inc.VP, Microbiology and Virology / St. Louis Site Head2020 — 2022New York, United States
- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Clinical Sciences, Respiratory and Inflammation2020
- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Senior Scientist2009 — 2020
- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Postdoctoral Researcher2008 — 2009
- Columbia University Medical CenterPostdoctoral Scientist2007 — 2008
Skills & more
Cell Culture5ELISA1Molecular Biology5Protein Chemistry3Drug DiscoveryAssay Development2Biotechnology3Protein Purification1Western Blotting1Biochemistry4PCRCell
From Lisa's professional profile.
Colleagues at Third Rock Ventures
Abbie Celniker
Investor at Third Rock Ventures
Adam Tebbe
Investor at Third Rock Ventures
Alan Ezekowitz
Investor at Third Rock Ventures
Alison Connors
Investor at Third Rock Ventures
Amanda Chan
Investor at Third Rock Ventures
Andrea van Elsas
Investor at Third Rock Ventures
Andrew Warren
Senior Associate at Third Rock Ventures
Angelo Severino
Investor at Third Rock Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Lisa Purcell?
- Immunology and infectious disease drug developer who joined Third Rock Ventures as an Entrepreneur-in-Residence in 2024. She previously served as SVP and Head of Research and Translational Medicine at Vir Biotechnology and led development programs at Regeneron, and co-chaired the NIH's ACTIV partnership during COVID-19.
- Where does Lisa Purcell work?
- Lisa Purcell is Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Third Rock Ventures.
- What does Lisa Purcell invest in?
- Lisa Purcell invests in Biotech.
- Where did Lisa Purcell go to school?
- Lisa Purcell studied at McGill University (Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Parasitology); University of Prince Edward Island (Master of Science (M.Sc.), Ecotoxicology); University of Prince Edward Island (Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Honours Biology (Chemistry Minor)).
Same school
Also attended McGill University425
Harley FinkelsteinInvestor at Felicis VenturesMattias LjungmanInvestor at Moonfire VenturesNoubar AfeyanInvestor at Flagship PioneeringDavid NaultGeneral Partner at Luge CapitalLaviva MazharPrincipal at Luge CapitalAniTalent Team at Hummingbird Ventures
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Also attended University of Prince Edward Island2
Shared employers
Also worked at Vir Biotechnology, Inc.3
Also worked at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.18
David SchenkeinInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)Justin LiuVice President at Sapphire VenturesJesper GromadaInvestor at Third Rock VenturesMax KanevskyVenture Partner at Excelerate Health VenturesDhiren PatelDigital Pharma Advisor at Excelerate Health VenturesOdera UgwuInvestor at Alix Ventures
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Also worked at Columbia University Medical Center19
Isaac ZikeManaging Director at RiverVest Venture PartnersHalle TeccoFounder, Rock Health & Natalist at Giant Ventures Global LlpAudreyInvestment Team Member at Acadian Ventures Management, LlcChris BostickPartner at OCV PartnersHJ HongAssociate at Romulus CapitalChristian GonzalezInvestor at Planet A Ventures
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