James Bellush

Manager, Scientific Scouting at Cornell University

Venture Associate
2020 - 2024
- Lead target discovery, validation, and pre-clinical development in genetic medicine space - Manage search & evaluation, due diligence, and strategic alliances for early stage drug development programs - Support business development activities, including sponsored research and licensing agreements

Molecular Biologist
2013 - 2020
Lab of Dr. Iestyn Whitehouse Developed novel NGS sequencing and bioinformatics approaches which aim to record patterns of DNA replication, chromatin modification, and developmental gene expression during critical milestones of C. elegans embryogenesis.