Amanda Cashin

Amanda Cashin, PhD, is a seasoned entrepreneur and investor specializing in life sciences. With a strong academic foundation, Amanda holds a PhD in Chemistry with a focus on Chemical Biology from Caltech and a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry from the University of Colorado Boulder. Amanda's professional experience includes serving as an Expert-in-Residence at Digitalis Commons and as a Board Member for the Caltech Alumni Association. As a co-founder and Global Head of Illumina For Startups & Illumina Accelerator, Amanda played a pivotal role in promoting startup innovation in the life sciences sector. Additionally, Amanda has held the position of Senior Vice President at Alexandria Venture Investments, contributing to strategic investments in biopharmaceuticals and related fields.