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Kelly Nissen

Principal at Alexandria Real Estate Equities

San Francisco, California

Overview 

Kelly Nissen is currently serving as the Principal at Alexandria Venture Investments at Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. She has a strong background in molecular biology and genetics, with a PhD from the University of California, San Francisco, and has held various roles in investment and business development within the biotech industry. Highlights of Kelly's career include her progression from Senior Analyst to Principal at Alexandria Venture Investments, showcasing her expertise and leadership in the field, as well as her diverse experience in roles ranging from Entrepreneur/Consultant at AptaScan, Inc. to Business Development Co-op at L'Oréal.

Work Experience 

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Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.

  • Principal - Alexandria Venture Investments

    2024 - Current

  • Senior Associate - Alexandria Venture Investments

    2021 - 2024

  • Associate - Alexandria Venture Investments

    2019 - 2021

  • Senior Analyst - Alexandria Venture Investments

    2018 - 2019

Alexandria Real Estate Equities is a strategic venture capital arm of Alexandria Real Estate Equities.

are.com
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L'Oréal

  • Business Development Co-op

    2017 - 2018

    Research & Innovation Division

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Longitude Capital

  • Biotechnology Investment Intern

    2017 - 2018

Longitude Capital is a venture capital firm that invests in biotechnology and medical technology companies.

longitudecapital.com
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UCSF

  • NSF Graduate Research Fellow

    2009 - 2017

    • Results led to two high-impact publications (Genes & Development, PLoS Genetics) with one additional publication in preparation • Mentored by world-renowned splicing expert; thesis research elucidated a molecular connection between two fundamental gene expression pathways (chromatin remodeling and pre-mRNA splicing) • Independently managed negotiations and coordination between three competing laboratory groups to co-publish synergistic results • Recruited and led a team of six UCSF and international scientists to perform genetic and bioinformatics analyses

UCSF Catalyst Awards Program

  • Product Development Intern

    2016 - 2016

    • Reviewed grant proposals for early innovations with industry advisors • Prepared pitch deck for $60K seed funding competition • Performed market and competitive landscape analyses; wrote intellectual property disclosure; acted as project manager

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AptaScan, Inc.

  • Entrepreneur/Consultant

    2016 - 2016

    • Led Aptascan, Inc.’s strategy to pivot from platform technology to consumer women’s health product • Performed customer discovery research and market analysis; prepared business plan and pitch deck for investors • Received highest scores in cohort during pitch competition and multiple leads for angel investment

UB

UC Berkeley

  • Undergraduate Honors Researcher

    2006 - 2009

    • Independently designed award-winning honors thesis research project on the inheritance patterns of a famous transposon silencing mechanism.

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