Gabriel Corfas

Researcher
DISC Type : Cs

Scientific Founder at Decibel Therapeutics

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

Overview

Gabriel Corfas is a distinguished professor and researcher, serving as the Director of the Kresge Hearing Research Institute at the University of Michigan. His work focuses on the cellular mechanisms of the nervous system to develop therapies for hearing loss. He holds a Ph. D. from the Weizmann Institute of Science.

He is a scientific founder of Decibel Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to restoring and improving hearing and balance.

Personality Overview

Cost Conscious

Perfectionist

Soft Communicator

They tend to have clarity about their needs and constraints, and are unlikely to over-promise.  The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof. They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end.

Topics They Care About

Hearing Restoration
As Director of the Kresge Hearing Research Institute and a founder of Decibel Therapeutics, his career is dedicated to creating therapies for hearing loss.
Auditory Neuroscience
His lab's research is centered on the cellular and molecular mechanisms of the nervous system, particularly as they relate to auditory function and disorders.
Academic Mentorship
He publicly celebrates his team's promotions and actively recruits for tenure-track faculty positions, indicating a focus on fostering scientific careers.

Media Appearances

From the KHRI Director. Featured in University of Michigan Medical School – MedResearch

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Work History

10-2015 - 11-2023
Scientific Founder at Decibel Therapeutics
7-2014
Director, Kresge Hearing Research Institute at University of Michigan Medical School
7-2014
Professor and Associate Chair for Research, Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery at University of Michigan
7-2007 - 7-2014
Director of Basic Research in Otolaryngology at Boston Children's Hospital
11-1995 - 7-2014
Research Associate with Harvard Appointment at Boston Children's Hospital

Education

1983 - 1989
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from Weizmann Institute of Science
1977 - 1982
B.Sc./M.Sc from University of Buenos Aires

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Exp : 33 Location : Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Scientific Founder at Decibel Therapeutics
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Insights For Selling To Gabriel

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Actively address their concerns around change, risk, and acceptance by users
  • If they are not asking many questions, nudge them to ask questions rather than just starting to talk yourself
  • Share whitepapers or case studies that showcase measurable results instead of just telling customer stories

DONT's

  • Avoid winging it with them particularly, answer a question only if you know the answer well
  • Don’t overhype the product/pitch, keep it measured
  • Avoid phrases like ‘trust me’, ‘you will just love it’ etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Gabriel is

  • Adoption by others is very important to them, followed by confidence in ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Gabriel

  • They don’t say no often, they push out the decisions or keep going around in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Gabriel move?

  • They don't like to hasten, so their speed of decision-making may be slow.
  • Can Gabriel take some risk or not?

  • They have little willingness to take risks, and prefer making calculated decisions.

You And Gabriel

Personality Compatibility


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