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Ross Chikarmane

Investor

Associate at RA Capital

Boston, Massachusetts

Writes $100K checks · typically $100K

About

Ross Chikarmane is a biotech investor and scientist with experience at RA Capital, where he evaluated investment opportunities across metabolic, cardiology, and kidney disease companies and supported the creation of new companies in orphan enzyme replacement therapy and genetic kidney disease. He holds a PhD in Pharmacology from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, where his research focused on prostate cancer genomics and drug discovery, and he previously worked with Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures on research commercialization.

Experience

  1. RA Capital Management, L.P.Healthcare Associate2022 — 2025Boston, Massachusetts, United States
  2. RA Capital Management, L.P.TechAtlas Intern2021 — 2022Boston, Massachusetts, United States
  3. The Johns Hopkins University School of MedicinePhD Candidate, Lab of Vasan Yegnasubramanian/William Nelson2017 — 2022Cancer Research Building II, 1550 Orleans St, Baltimore, MD 21287
  4. The Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineBiotech Journalist, Biomedical Odyssey2018 — 2021733 N Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21205
  5. The Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineGraduate Rotation Student, Lab of Jonathan Powell2017Cancer Research Building I, 1550 Orleans St, Baltimore, MD 21287
  6. Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures (JHTV)Analyst, Commercialization Academy2020 — 2021Baltimore, Maryland, United States
  7. Hopkins Biotech PodcastFounder & Director2020 — 2021Baltimore, Maryland, United States
  8. Hopkins Biotech NetworkCo-Director of Alumni Relations, Hopkins Biotech Network (HBN)2020 — 2021Baltimore, Maryland Area
  9. University of OregonUndergraduate Research Assistant, Lab of Clifford Kentros Laboratory2014 — 20171585 E 13th Ave, Eugene, OR 97403
  10. University of OregonOrganic Chemistry Teaching Assistant (SUPeR Chem PLA)2014 — 20171585 E 13th Ave, Eugene, OR 97403
  11. American Chemical SocietyTreasurer of Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society (SAACS)2015 — 2016University of Oregon
  12. University of OregonUndergraduate Research Assistant, Lab of Mike Harms2013 — 20141585 E 13th Ave, Eugene, OR 97403
  13. Avamere at Bethany, Senior Assisted LivingDietary/Nutritional Service Staff201316360 NW Avamere Ct, Portland, OR

Skills & more

EMR2PowerPoint4Microsoft Word2Microsoft Office3Microsoft Excel2Public Speaking5Leadership4Hospitals7Nursing7Critical Care3Physicians4Clinical Research6
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Colleagues at RA Capital

Abigail Schmitz
Senior Associate, Corporate Development at RA Capital
Adam Kaye
Senior Managing Director and Partner, Structured Capital at RA Capital
Adrian Bot
Venture Partner at RA Capital
Albert Kim
Advisor at RA Capital
Alex Miller
Senior Associate, Venture at RA Capital
Alex Zhang
Vice President, Structured Capital at RA Capital
Alison Tisdale
Advisor at RA Capital
Alyssa Larson
Investor at RA Capital

Frequently asked questions

Who is Ross Chikarmane?
Ross Chikarmane is a biotech investor and scientist with experience at RA Capital, where he evaluated investment opportunities across metabolic, cardiology, and kidney disease companies and supported the creation of new companies in orphan enzyme replacement therapy and genetic kidney disease. He holds a PhD in Pharmacology from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, where his research focused on prostate cancer genomics and drug discovery, and he previously worked with Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures on research commercialization.
Where does Ross Chikarmane work?
Ross Chikarmane is Associate at RA Capital.
What check size does Ross Chikarmane write?
Ross Chikarmane typically writes checks of $100K.
Where did Ross Chikarmane go to school?
Ross Chikarmane studied at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (PhD, Pharmacology & Molecular Sciences); University of Oregon (Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biochemistry with Honors).

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