About
Director overseeing WRF's grant-making programs for nonprofit research institutions across Washington state. Holds a Ph.D. in bioengineering and master's in physics, with prior experience at the Wellcome Trust evaluating biomedical technologies.
Experience
- Washington Research Foundation & WRF CapitalDirector, Grant Programscurrent2021 — presentSeattle, Washington, United States
- University of WashingtonAssistant Director for Strategic Engagement, Population Health Initiative2017 — 2021Seattle
- Institute of Translational Health SciencesProject Navigator and Strategic Advisor2014 — 2017Seattle
- Wellcome TrustBusiness Development Analyst, Innovations2012 — 2014London, United Kingdom
- Wellcome TrustScience Portfolio Advisor, Science Division2010 — 2012London, United Kingdom
- University of WashingtonPostdoctoral Fellow2004 — 2008Greater Seattle Area
- FreelanceScience Writer1998 — 2000New York, London, Vancouver
Skills & more
Management2Research11Biomedical Sciences3Translational Research2Biotechnology6Business Development2Medical Devices6Portfolio Management1Life Sciences4Clinical Trials3Drug Discovery3Project Management4
Languages English · French · Hindi
From Meher's professional profile.
Colleagues at WRF Capital
Brooks Simpson
Chair, President of Pacific Rim Medical Systems at WRF Capital
Carol Dahl
Strategic Executive Leader and Board Member at WRF Capital
Clarisse Benson
Manager, Student & Postdoctoral Programs at WRF Capital
Connie Collingsworth
Independent Board Member at WRF Capital
Dale Wadman
Manager, Operations & Communications at WRF Capital
Desney Tan
Independent Board Member at WRF Capital
Desney Tan
Venture Partner at SeaX Ventures
Doug Lindroth
Chief Financial Officer at Tealium
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Meher Antia?
- Director overseeing WRF's grant-making programs for nonprofit research institutions across Washington state. Holds a Ph.D. in bioengineering and master's in physics, with prior experience at the Wellcome Trust evaluating biomedical technologies.
- Where does Meher Antia work?
- Meher Antia is Director, Grant Programs at WRF Capital.
- Where did Meher Antia go to school?
- Meher Antia studied at University of Washington (Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Bioengineering); Brown University (Master of Science (MSc), Physics); Clark University (Bachelor of Arts (BA), Physics).
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