James White is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in venture capital, project management, and research within the biotechnology field. Currently serving as an Associate at Phase Capital, James has successfully organized a significant networking event aimed at enhancing the biotech ecosystem in Nashville. Previous roles include project management at Hera Health Solutions, where James contributed to a Department of Defense grant application, and a Ph.D. candidacy at Vanderbilt University, marked by notable research achievements and leadership in the Graduate Student Association. James's background also includes a Director of Finance position at S Phase BioFund, where financial management and education in biotechnology investing were central to the role, and a Research Technician role at Keegan Laboratory, leading to multiple publications. Academic qualifications include a Ph.D. in Cell and Developmental Biology from Vanderbilt University and a Bachelor's degree in Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience from the University of Michigan.