Michelle Ma

Michelle Ma is currently an Associate at the Novartis Venture Fund based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where she specializes in life sciences and early-stage biotechnology venture investments. She holds a doctoral degree in the sciences, providing her with the advanced technical expertise required to evaluate complex scientific opportunities and emerging therapeutic platforms within the broader healthcare sector. Prior to entering the venture capital industry, Dr. Ma conducted extensive research in the laboratory of prominent structural biologist Eric Fischer at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical School. Her academic and professional trajectory has consistently centered on identifying novel therapeutic modalities and translating foundational biological research into viable commercial enterprises. Currently, her primary professional focus remains on deploying venture capital into innovative early-stage biotech startups and supporting portfolio companies as they navigate the rigorous clinical development process.