Jenna Hebert

Jenna Hebert, PhD, is a Senior Venture Associate at RA Capital Management, beginning in September 2021, where responsibilities include evidence-based investing in healthcare and life science companies. Previously, Jenna served as a Senior Medical Writer at Costello Medical from March 2020 to September 2021, leading project teams in scientific communications for the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. Jenna earned a PhD in Neuroscience from the University of Oxford, where research focused on the effects of prebiotic-rich diets on mental health in mice, and has contributed to multiple peer-reviewed publications. Earlier research experiences include roles at academic institutions such as the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, and Carnegie Mellon University. Jenna holds a Bachelor of Arts with Distinction in Neuroscience from the University of Pennsylvania, complemented by a minor in French Studies.