Biotech & Life Sciences

Sergio Botero is both a strategist and a scientist bringing a broad range of scientific and engineering expertise to Atoll by bridging technical and financial aspects of projects. Sergio’s academic background started with two Bachelors of Science degrees, in Biology and Microbiology, and a Master of Science degree in Biological Sciences with emphasis on Ecology and Primatology, all at Universidad de los Andes in his home country of Colombia.  >>>

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Jin Young Kim is a Ph.D. candidate in Molecular and Cell Biology at University of California,  Berkeley, where she developed a novel CRISPRi-based method using RNA barcodes to investigate genetic regulators of human genes and mRNAs. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry and Cell Biology from Rice University, where she conducted research in synthetic biology, engineering proteins, and developing biological sensors. >>>>

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Scientific strategist with profound expertise in biotechnology, life sciences, and finance, able to provide a holistic understanding of both sides of a biotech business.

In her home country of Italy, Deborah pursued a Master of Science degree in Pharmacy from Università degli Studi di Siena and a PhD in Medicinal chemistry from Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II. >>>>​​

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Wei-Yu Chi is a medical doctor and current Ph.D. candidate at Weill Cornell Medicine, specializing in the development of single-cell sequencing technologies. With a focus on oncology, he is pioneering a novel sequencing method to profile transcription factor binding in single cells—a critical advance for understanding blood cancers such as leukemia and lymphoma and identifying potential drug targets. >>>>​

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José Estabil is a connector and technology innovator in the life sciences. His recent executive roles focus on AI-assisted precision medicine. José translated cutting edge genomics and optics into profitable molecular diagnostics (Cipherome), chip diagnostics (KLA), and semiconductor devices (IBM) that resulted in reducing the risk of leg amputations, cost-effective semiconductor manufacturing, and faster circuits, respectively. >>>>

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A visionary and veteran of the financial industry, JJ Carrasco established Atoll Financial Group to meet the unique needs of businesses looking for innovative structured project finance and other complex financing alternatives. As Managing Partner, JJ is responsible for the overall company strategy and management of all business processes, strategic partnerships, product development and market feasibility analysis, staffing, and more.  >>>

Lauren Dierdorff is a Ph.D. candidate in Neuroscience at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, conducting translational research in the De Rubeis lab within the Seaver Autism Center for Research and Treatment and Department of Psychiatry. Her work focuses on the cortical circuits underlying motor deficits in a model of DDX3X syndrome, a rare genetic neurodevelopmental disorder.  >>>>

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As Managing Director of Capital Markets, Jonathan Hakala brings a wealth of senior financial, managerial and board-level experience to this leadership position helping to oversee capital markets activities for the Atoll Financial Group. Jonathan's senior financial, managerial and board-level expertise helps the Atoll Financial Group team pursue the best possible financial solutions for our clients. >>>