Life sciences and technology have converged and the resulting discoveries are redefining medicine as we know it. Artificial intelligence, software and synthetic biology are transforming everything from R&D through to diagnosis and treatment of a disease. It’s an incredible time to be a life sciences investor.

Between my training as a doctor and experience as an early investor in some of the technology trends dominating the life sciences sector today, I field plenty of questions from people who want to begin investing in this space. Mainly current operators of companies or former physicians asking where do I start? What do…

Drug discovery is getting a much-needed charge from a surprising source: artificial intelligence. Scientists are applying AI in new ways to guide and accelerate drug discovery, and this has life sciences investors on the edge of our seats.

Traditional drug discovery is a grind. For decades, the process was primarily manual and required a lot of highly skilled people conducting research and spending a long time analyzing data sets and coming up with models. …

Balancing Work and IVF

The thought of taking the time to go through fertility treatments like IVF can be overwhelming- especially if you are working full time or already have young kids at home. The 5AM gym session gets replaced by the visit to the IVF clinic so we can get back home to get the kids ready for school and/or be at our desks for market open.

Infertility treatment, particularly IVF, requires detailed planning and scheduling. The whole process requires a substantial time commitment that can challenge even the most seasoned corporate ball juggler.

Let’s discuss some of the…

I am a foodie-I love everything about food- cooking, eating, documentaries, new restaurants. In fact, when I first created my account on Medium and selected my interests, 2 out of 3 of my top recommendations were food related! A growing body of research suggests there is a connection between fertility and making good choices when it comes to food. So, let’s talk about what foods to enjoy (and what to limit) when you (or your partners) are trying to conceive.

Generally, you should increase your intake of vegetables and whole grains, and limit sugar, trans fats and all processed foods…

As Arianna Huffington knows, a good night’s sleep has so many benefits to our overall health and well-being. But according to a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one third of all Americans still don’t get enough sleep.

If you are thinking about building a family or trying to get pregnant, quality sleep is an important part of the equation. The correlation between sleep and fertility may surprise you:

• In both men and women, the same part of the brain that regulates the sleep/wake hormones, like melatonin and cortisol, also triggers a daily release of reproductive hormones…

I know my resting heart rate, my fasting blood glucose, and my blood pressure. My iPhone even tracks how many steps I take every day. But I don’t know whether I will get pregnant when I decide to try.

Though I trained as a doctor, there wasn’t a significant focus on fertility. It wasn’t even a topic of discussion with my doctor during my annual exam.

Everything changed when I co-founded a fertility company. Along with the important scientific findings came the realization that fertility is a topic we don’t talk about enough. …