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Jessica Tolbert
Health Science Fellow, Mission BioCapital
Location: Sunnyvale, CA United States
Joined: Mar 19th, 2026

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Claflin University class of 2019

Undergrad Major: Biochemistry

Dartmouth Col class of 2025

Grad Major: Biochemistry

Experience

I currently work with Mission BioCapital as Health Science Fellow
I have 7 years of experience working in the industry.

Health Science Fellow | Mission BioCapital Venture Capital
From September 2023 to Current • 3 year(s)
Managed $3M operating budget, curated marketing materials for biotech startups, and supported strategic workstreams for early-stage biotech deal assessment.

Research Assistant | Dartmouth College
From September 2019 to April 2025 • 6 year(s)
Researched and wrote doctoral thesis on transcription proteins in bacterial pathogens, mentored students, and determined protein structures using crystallographic techniques.

Symposium Organizer | The Leadership Alliance
From June 2024 to August 2024 • 0 year(s)
Provided support to summer symposium dedicated to developing underrepresented students in STEM into outstanding leaders and role models.

Associate for Strategic Initiatives | Dartmouth College
From April 2021 to August 2024 • 3 year(s)
Founded and chaired Dartmouth Chemistry Council, liaised with Institutional Diversity and Equity Office, and partnered with graduate school on PhD Policy Track program.

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