About
Michael Melnick is a biotech scientist, investor, and entrepreneur. He began his career as a staff scientist at New England Biolabs, co-founded the cancer research and diagnostics company Cell Signaling Technology (serving as VP of Business and Corporate Development), and worked as a Venture Partner at CMEA Capital, where he invested in life science, industrial biotech, and cleantech. He has held operating roles at various biotech companies, most recently BioAtla, and holds a B.S. and M.S. in Biological Sciences from Stanford University and a Ph.D. in Genetics from Harvard University.
Invests in
BiotechCleantech
Experience
- BioAtla, Inc.VP CMCcurrent2014 — presentSan Diego
- CMEA CapitalVenture Partner2008 — 2014San Francisco Bay Area
- Assay Designs (acquired by Enzo Biochem)Executive Vice President2006 — 2007
- Cell Signaling TechnologyVP Business and Corporate Development1999 — 2006
- New England BiolabsStaff Scientist1995 — 1999
Education
- Harvard UniversityPhD, Genetics
- Stanford UniversityBS with honors, MS
- The College Preparatory School
- Bentley School
Skills & more
CMCBiotechnologyLifesciencesMolecular Biology21Drug Discovery20Technology Transfer48R&D17Immunology5Patents7Commercialization31Entrepreneurship8Venture Capital54
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Start-upsBiopharmaceuticalsCorporate DevelopmentDue DiligencePharmaceutical IndustryPrivate EquityFrom Michael's professional profile.
Colleagues at Baruch Future Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Michael Melnick work?
- Michael Melnick is at Baruch Future Ventures.
- What does Michael Melnick invest in?
- Michael Melnick invests in Biotech, Cleantech.
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