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Melanie Leitner

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Chief Scientific Officer at ALS Investment Fund

Boston, Massachusetts

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

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About

Melanie Leitner is Chief Scientific Officer at ALS Investment Fund and founder of Accelerating NeuroVentures, a consulting firm serving the neuroscience sector. She has over 20 years of experience spanning academic, government, industry, and non-profit organizations, with expertise in translational neuroscience and organizational development.

Experience

  1. ALS Investment FundChief Scientific Officercurrent2016 — present
  2. Carney Institute for Brain Science at Brown UniversityScientific Advisory Board Membercurrent2020 — presentProvidence, Rhode Island, United States
  3. Accelerating NeuroVentures, LLCFoundercurrent2016 — presentGreater Boston Area
  4. BiogenAssociate Director2014 — 2016Cambridge, MA
  5. Target ALSALS Research Specialist (Consultant)2013 — 2014
  6. Prize4Life, Inc.Chief Scientific Officer2008 — 2014Cambridge, MA
  7. Prize4Life, Inc.Chief Operating Officer2007 — 2010Cambridge, MA
  8. JGPerpich, LLCProgram Officer2005 — 2007Bethesda, MD
  9. FasterCuresProgram Director2004 — 2005Washington D.C. Metro Area
  10. Society for NeuroscienceDirector, Department of Educational Programs2003 — 2004Washington D.C. Metro Area
  11. US Senate Office and USAIDAAAS Science Policy Fellow2001 — 2003Washington D.C. Metro Area

Skills & more

Neuroscience33Science24Research17Biotechnology21Life Sciences21Nonprofits13Grant Writing10Policy7R&D6Leadership6Program Management6Grants5
+12 moreGeneticsStrategyData AnalysisClinical ResearchGenomicsManagementDrug DevelopmentOpen InnovationMental HealthScience PolicyBiomarkersPublic Speaking

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Colleagues at ALS Investment Fund

Craig Boyce
Managing Partner at ALS Investment Fund
Felix von Coerper
Managing Partner at ALS Investment Fund
Jeroen van der Pol
Chief Financial Officer at ALS Investment Fund
Michelle Meijerink
Compliance at ALS Investment Fund
Nancy de Ruiter
Chair Advisory Committee at ALS Investment Fund
Olivier Tak
Science & DD at ALS Investment Fund
Rist Brouwer
Advisor Investment Committee at ALS Investment Fund
Siya Chandrie
Investor Relations at ALS Investment Fund

Frequently asked questions

Who is Melanie Leitner?
Melanie Leitner is Chief Scientific Officer at ALS Investment Fund and founder of Accelerating NeuroVentures, a consulting firm serving the neuroscience sector. She has over 20 years of experience spanning academic, government, industry, and non-profit organizations, with expertise in translational neuroscience and organizational development.
Where does Melanie Leitner work?
Melanie Leitner is Chief Scientific Officer at ALS Investment Fund.
What check size does Melanie Leitner write?
Melanie Leitner typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
Where did Melanie Leitner go to school?
Melanie Leitner studied at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis (PhD, Neuroscience); Washington University in St. Louis (PhD, Neuroscience); Brown University (Sc.B., Neural Sciences).

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