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Westlake Village BioPartners Launches $450 Million Fund and Appoints Next Generation of Leaders

Westlake today announced the launch of its third fund of $450 million to incubate and grow early stage next-generation biotechnology companies in the Los Angeles region and beyond. The new fund will be managed by founding managing director Beth Seidenberg, M.D., managing director Mira Chaurushiya, Ph.D., and David Allison, Ph.D., who was recently appointed managing director.

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Westlake’s Beth Seidenberg Named HBA’s Woman of the Year

The Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association (HBA) announced Westlake’s Beth Seidenberg as the 2022 Woman of the Year. She was recognized for her significant contributions to healthcare and the advancement of women in the industry.

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Westlake Village BioPartners Appoints Mira Chaurushiya, Ph.D., as Senior Partner

Westlake today announced the appointment of Mira Chaurushiya, Ph.D., to the position of senior partner. Dr. Chaurushiya will be a full investing partner at Westlake. She joins the firm from 5AM Ventures, where she spent more than six years growing and building next-generation life sciences companies.