Frances Anastassacos
About Frances Anastassacos
Frances Anastassacos is a cofounder of Nabla Bio, Inc., with a strong academic background in Chemistry and Biological Sciences. She has previous experience at Flagship Pioneering and Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research.
Work at Nabla Bio
Frances Anastassacos serves as a Cofounder at Nabla Bio, Inc., a position she has held since 2020. The company is based in Boston, Massachusetts, and focuses on innovative approaches in the biotechnology sector. In her role, Frances contributes to the strategic direction and operational management of the organization, leveraging her extensive background in biological sciences and research.
Previous Experience at Flagship Pioneering
Frances Anastassacos has a history of working at Flagship Pioneering, where she initially served as a VentureLabs Fellow for two months in 2018. Following this, she took on the role of Associate from 2019 to 2020 for nine months. During her time at Flagship Pioneering, she gained valuable insights into venture creation and biotechnology innovation.
Education and Expertise
Frances Anastassacos earned her Master’s Degree in Chemistry from the University of St Andrews, where she studied from 2010 to 2014. She then pursued a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biological and Biomedical Sciences at Harvard University, completing her studies from 2015 to 2019. This educational background provides her with a solid foundation in both chemistry and biological sciences, enhancing her expertise in the biotechnology field.
Experience at Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research
Frances Anastassacos worked at the Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research as a Grad/Master Student from 2012 to 2013. This experience in Basel Area, Switzerland, allowed her to engage in cutting-edge biomedical research, further developing her skills and knowledge in the life sciences sector.