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Laura Stoppel

Collaborator · DISC type si
Partner at RA Capital Management
📍 Somerville, Massachusetts, United States

Laura Stoppel is a Partner at RA Capital Management, where she leads both public and private investments in the biotechnology sector. She holds a PhD in Neuroscience from MIT and a BA from Harvard University, and serves as a board director for several life sciences companies, including Nimbus Therapeutics and Acumen Pharmaceuticals.

Outside of her investment work, Laura is a director at the International Rett Syndrome Foundation, reflecting an interest in rare diseases and patient advocacy. A mother of two young children, she has spoken about the challenges of balancing a demanding career with family life and is a passionate advocate for working mothers.

Her career in neuroscience was sparked by a shared interest in the flute with a Nobel laureate professor at Harvard, with whom she played duets.

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Experience
9 Years
Current Role
Partner
Location
Somerville, Massachusetts, United States
Personality Overview

How Laura shows up

Good Listener
Appreciative
Consensus Builder

Win-win scenarios can appeal strongly to them. Unlike D or C types, they are calm as well as friendly and can give the impression of being more receptive than they actually are. They are more likely to go for proven solutions.

Priorities

Topics Laura cares about

Biotech Investing
As a Partner at RA Capital, she evaluates and invests in public and private biotech companies and serves on multiple corporate boards, including CellCentric and Artiva Biotherapeutics.
Neuroscience Research
Holds a PhD in Neuroscience from MIT where her graduate research investigated synaptic translation in syndromic autism, a topic foundational to her career.
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Career

Work history

12-2024
Partner
RA Capital Management
1-2022 - 6-2025
Board of Directors
Indapta Therapeutics
12-2020 - 12-2024
Principal
RA Capital Management
11-2020
Board of Directors
Acumen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
10-2020
Board of Directors
Nimbus Therapeutics
In the press

Media appearances

Laura Stoppel – Partner at RA Capital Management (Speaker) – Cell Therapy Bioprocessing Conference. Featured in Informa Connect – Cell Therapy Bioprocessing
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Laura Stoppel – Partner at RA Capital Management (Speaker) – Bioprocess International Conference. Featured in Informa Connect – Bioprocess International
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Education
2011 - 2016
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
2004 - 2008
BA
Harvard University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Steadiness (S)

Steadiness (S) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to focus on cooperation, support and taking everyone along. Those scoring high tend to be consistent and calm.

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