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Jeff LawsonunlockedNicholas: together at Duke University School of Medicine (2022–2026)
×2Nicholas: together at National Institutes of Health
×6Nicholas: together at Duke Capital Partners
×3Nicholas: together at Duke University School of Medicine
About
Nicholas Allen is a third-year PhD student in Duke University's Pathobiology and Translational Biosciences program, where he is concurrently pursuing a master's in Biomedical Engineering. His research examines the biochemical mechanisms behind osteoarthritis, with a focus on tissue engineering and additive manufacturing for therapeutic applications. He intends to work with medical professionals and investors to develop and commercialize MedTech ventures.
Invests in
Medical Devices
Experience
- Duke University School of MedicineDoctoral Candidatecurrent2022 — presentDepartments of Orthopaedic Surgery & Pathology, Translational Biosciences Program
- Duke Capital PartnersSenior Associatecurrent2025 — present
- Duke Capital PartnersAssociate2024 — 2025
- Blue BioCo-Foundercurrent2025 — present
- National Institutes of HealthRuth L. Kirschstein T32 Predoctoral Fellowcurrent2023 — presentNational Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS)
- Duke Center for Biomolecular and Tissue Engineering (CBTE)Graduate Research Fellowcurrent2023 — present
- OsteoCure TherapeuticsInterncurrent2025 — present
Skills & more
- ORAQ Regulatory Affairs Training Program — Duke University School of Medicine
From Nicholas's professional profile.
Colleagues at Duke Capital Partners
A'nna Kelly
Senior Associate at Duke Capital Partners
A’nna Kelly
Senior Associate at Duke Capital Partners
Annika Farkas
MBA Associate at Duke Capital Partners
Ashita Birla
Associate at Duke Capital Partners
Austin Dixon
Special Advisor at Duke Capital Partners
Blake Bacevich
MBA Associate at Duke Capital Partners
Blake Ohanesian
Law Associate at Duke Capital Partners
Bobby Y.X. Ni
PhD Associate at Duke Capital Partners
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Nicholas Allen?
- Nicholas Allen is a third-year PhD student in Duke University's Pathobiology and Translational Biosciences program, where he is concurrently pursuing a master's in Biomedical Engineering. His research examines the biochemical mechanisms behind osteoarthritis, with a focus on tissue engineering and additive manufacturing for therapeutic applications. He intends to work with medical professionals and investors to develop and commercialize MedTech ventures.
- Where does Nicholas Allen work?
- Nicholas Allen is Senior Associate at Duke Capital Partners.
- What does Nicholas Allen invest in?
- Nicholas Allen invests in Medical Devices.
- Where did Nicholas Allen go to school?
- Nicholas Allen studied at Duke University School of Medicine (Doctor of Philosophy, Pathobiology and Translational Biosciences); Duke University Pratt School of Engineering (Master of Science, Biomedical Engineering | Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine); North Carolina State University (Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences | Molecular).
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Also attended Duke University School of Medicine24
Rache SimmonsBreast Cancer Surgeon at FemHealth VenturesJeff LawsonPhysician-Scientist, Inventor, Entrepreneur, Innovator, and Investor at Swift Street CapitalJustin KleinCo-Founder and Managing Partner at Vensana CapitalAftab KheraniManaging Partner at Ajax HealthMatthew McGirtGeneral Partner at Mammoth ResearchDaniel LuoAssistant Director at Duke Capital Partners
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Also attended Duke University Pratt School of Engineering4
Also attended North Carolina State University168
Eric WagnerVP of Research and Data at Redpoint VenturesTaylor AutenGeneral Counsel at Echo Health VenturesBrent BlakeVenture Partner at TFX CapitalBill NusseyPartner at Tech Square VenturesSteve AngelAdvisor at Industrious VenturesMelissa WhitingAssistant Controller at Red Cell Incubation
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Shared employers
Also worked at Duke University School of Medicine9
Karthik ArdhanareeswaranInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)Julie YangVice President at InvestcorpJeff LawsonPhysician-Scientist, Inventor, Entrepreneur, Innovator, and Investor at Swift Street CapitalJustin KleinCo-Founder and Managing Partner at Vensana CapitalPatrick ProchazkaPhD Associate at Duke Capital PartnersRamy RayesExecutive Vice President, Investment Strategy & Risk at BCI
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Also worked at Duke Capital Partners31
Craig HardingInvestor at Sand Hill AngelsBlair WilletteAssociate at KdT VenturesPhillip GrahamSenior Associate at Pappas CapitalSamir ShahVenture Partner at Cervin VenturesV. Cary RitterSenior Assistant Director at Duke Capital PartnersDaniel LuoAssistant Director at Duke Capital Partners
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