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Hannah Chang
Life Sciences Venture Capital
Hannah Chang, M.D., Ph.D. is a prominent figure in the healthcare venture capital industry, combining expertise as a physician, scientist, and investor. She currently serves as the Managing Director at Wu Capital (双湖资本), where she focuses on early-stage biopharmaceutical venture capital investments from the firm's San Francisco office.2
Education and Background
Dr. Chang has an impressive educational background:
- M.D. from Harvard Medical School
- Ph.D. in Biophysics from Harvard University
- B.A. in Chemistry from Princeton University (Summa cum laude)3
She completed clinical training in internal medicine at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and ophthalmology at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary.1
Professional Experience
- Managing Director at Wu Capital (July 2017 - Present): Leading healthcare venture capital strategy, investing in innovative biotechnology companies.3
- Associate at 5AM Ventures (June 2014 - July 2017): Helped found IDEAYA Biosciences (NASDAQ: IDYA) and served as Board Observer for several companies.3
- Project Leader at The Boston Consulting Group (January 2012 - May 2014): Member of the Healthcare Practice.3
Board Positions
Dr. Chang holds board positions in several companies, including:
- Ray Therapeutics, Inc.
- Nuvig Therapeutics Inc.
- Korro Bio, Inc.
- IniPharm Pharmaceuticals3
She has also served as a board observer for companies like PACT Pharma, Perfuse Therapeutics, and Akouos.3
Investment Portfolio
Her representative investments include:
- Semma Therapeutics (acquired by Vertex Pharmaceuticals)
- Akouos (NASDAQ: AKUS, acquired by Eli Lilly)
- Korro Bio (NASDAQ: KRRO)
- Inipharm
- Gemini Therapeutics12
Dr. Chang's expertise in life sciences venture capital, combined with her medical and scientific background, positions her as a valuable asset in identifying and supporting innovative biotechnology companies with transformative therapeutic potential.1