About
Lyla Youssef is an Associate at SR One, based in the San Francisco Bay Area, where she joined in 2024 with a background in biotechnology and therapeutics equities. She previously worked as an Associate Analyst covering therapeutics at Hudson Bay Capital, in biotech equity research as a Vice President at TD Cowen, and in equity research at Oppenheimer & Co., along with roles at Columbia University's Translational Therapeutics Accelerator and Columbia Tech Ventures. She holds a Ph.D. in Microbiology & Immunology from Columbia University and a B.A. in Biological Sciences and Economics from Cornell University.
Invests in
Biotech
Experience
- Hudson Bay Capital Management LPAssoc Analyst2022 β 2023
- Cowen Inc.Vice President, Biotech Equity Research2022New York, New York, United States
- Cowen Inc.Biotechnology Equity Research Associate2019 β 2022New York, New York, United States
- Oppenheimer & Co. Inc.Biotechnology Equity Research Associate2018 β 2019New York, New York, United States
- Columbia Technology VenturesAssociate QC Fellow2018Greater New York City Area
- Columbia Technology VenturesTechnology Transfer Fellow2016 β 2018Greater New York City Area
- Columbia University in the City of New YorkProject Manager, Translational Therapeutics Resource Accelerator2017 β 2018Greater New York City Area
- Columbia University in the City of New YorkPh.D. Candidate2013 β 2018Greater New York City Area
- SCIMALSAnalyst2014
- Biogen IdecAssociate Scientist II2012 β 2013Cambridge, MA
- Biogen IdecAssociate Scientist I2011 β 2012Cambridge, MA
- Biogen IdecIntern, Virology Department2011Cambridge, MA
- Cornell UniversityResearch Assistant2009 β 2011Ithaca, NY
- Cornell UniversityLaboratory Assistant2009 β 2010Ithaca, NY
- Sutter Health, Dorothy E Schneider Cancer CenterResearch Coordinator Intern2009San Mateo, CA
Education
- Columbia UniversityDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Microbiology and Immunology2014 β 2018
- Cornell UniversityBachelor's Degree, Biological Sciences and Economics (Double Major)2007 β 2011
Skills & more
Research8PCR3Western Blotting2Due DiligenceFinancial ResearchqPCRELISA1Cell Culture3ImmunofluorescenceAssay Development1Molecular Biology1Financial Modeling
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Technology TransferEquity ResearchValuationMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft ExcelPowerPointMicrosoft WordPhotoshopFrom Lyla's professional profile.
Same school
Also attended Columbia University498
Ben HorowitzCo-founder & General Partner at Andreessen HorowitzDoug LeonePartner at Sequoia Capital; former Global Managing PartnerChris DixonFounder & Managing Partner of a16z crypto at Andreessen HorowitzGabriella GiglioHR & Executive Talent at General CatalystScott BillerInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)Erica VanInvestment Director at Intel Capital
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Also attended Cornell University509
Doug LeonePartner at Sequoia Capital; former Global Managing PartnerJenny LeeSenior Managing Partner at Granite AsiaNeeraj AgrawalGeneral Partner at Battery VenturesMichelle FernandesInvestor at Index VenturesMicah RosenbloomGeneral Partner at Founder CollectiveAlexandra FarmerPrincipal at Intel Capital, North America
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Shared employers
Also worked at Hudson Bay Capital Management LP3
Also worked at Cowen Inc.41
Michael McBrideInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)Robert SeveroPartner, Chief Compliance Officer at Sapphire VenturesPeter ChungManaging Director at Marlin Equity PartnersEmily PawlakVice President at Volition CapitalAvinash KantInvestor at Phoenix Venture PartnersScott CutlerInvestor at EPIC VENTURES
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Also worked at Columbia Technology Ventures19
Matthew McCooeChief Executive Officer at Connecticut InnovationsKristina VulganCo-Founder & Managing Partner at Ferocity CapitalNeha AgarwalSenior Advisor at Adjuvant CapitalMelissa FensterstockCompany Building Advisor at Material ImpactDave WechslerPrincipal at OMERS VenturesMicah KotchPartner at Blackhorn Ventures
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Also worked at Columbia University in the City of New York106
Reid HoffmanCo-founder of LinkedIn; Partner at GreylockRon ZoriVenture Partner at Lerer HippeauRalph DeBernardoPartner, Investor Relations at Sapphire VenturesRichard ChesworthInvestor at Third Rock VenturesJesse Coors-BlankenshipCo-founder, General Partner at Parkway Venture CapitalLauren YoungHead of Platform at AlleyCorp
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Colleagues at SR One Capital Management
Alicia Hasson
Executive Assistant at SR One Capital Management
Amit Mehta
Venture Partner - US Investments at SR One Capital Management
Amit Shah
Principal at SR One Capital Management
Ann Ng
Finance Director at SR One Capital Management
Brian Gallagher
Partner at SR One Capital Management
Briana Wilson
Senior Administrative Assistant at SR One Capital Management
Catalina Kazi
Legal & Compliance Counsel at SR One Capital Management
Chris Chai
Operating Partner - Portfolio Capital Raising at SR One Capital Management

































