Anastasiia Natrova, MD
About Anastasiia Natrova, MD
Specialties: Biomedicine, Neuroscience Focus: BioTech, Mental health, Longevity, Venture Capital, Innovations Having begun my career as a part of the innovations and venture capital field with the Global Venture Alliance company, I started as an intern and grew up to Head of projects in a few years. I've been working with corporations, universities, and governance organizations for whom we were building up from scratch accelerations programs, hackathons, and other events. My strong medical and science foundation was coupled with a passion and aptitude for innovation and new technology. I am passionate about making an impact by translating breakthrough science into advanced Life Sciences companies. I am working toward providing a bridge between scientific institutions and scientists, investors, government, and service providers with an aim to help to build new successful ventures applied to healthy aging and longevity. I have a solid track record of building and leading projects by being a decision-maker and problem solver and having an impact as a trusted bridge between various stakeholders and the markets they serve. I like to meet people from different places and try to see the world through their eyes
Work at Global Shapers Community
Anastasiia Natrova serves as a Co-Founder at the Global Shapers Community, a position she has held since 2018. Based in Moscow, Russia, she has contributed to the organization's mission of empowering young leaders to create positive change in their communities. Her role involves strategic decision-making and fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
In addition to her role at the Global Shapers Community, Natrova is currently an Expert Advisor in Research & Innovation at the European Commission, a position she began in 2024. She also holds the title of Head of Projects and VC Principal at Global Venture Alliance VC in San Francisco, California, where she has worked since 2019. Furthermore, she is a member of Global Women in VC since 2023, contributing to the advancement of women in venture capital.
Education and Expertise
Natrova earned her Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from Volgograd State Medical University, specializing in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, from 2012 to 2018. She also studied at ITMO University in 2021, focusing on building technology businesses in the Life Sciences sector. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her work in innovation and technology.
Background in Research and Innovation
Before her current roles, Natrova worked as a Scientific Researcher at Volgograd State Medical University and the Russian Research Center 'Kurchatov Institute' from 2012 to 2018. She has experience in translating scientific advancements into practical applications, particularly in healthy aging and longevity. Her previous role as a Science Writer at 'Neuronews' further showcases her commitment to science communication.
Achievements in Venture Capital and Innovation
Natrova has a track record of being a decision-maker and problem solver, impacting various stakeholders in the markets she serves. She has been instrumental in building acceleration programs and hackathons from scratch, demonstrating her passion for translating breakthrough science into advanced Life Sciences companies. Her appointment as an Independent Expert on Innovation and Technology by the European Commission highlights her expertise in evaluating tenders and project proposals.