David Nierengarten, Ph.D.

ANALYST BIOGRAPHY

David Nierengarten, Ph.D., has been a senior analyst covering small-mid cap biotech stocks with a heavy focus on oncology, rare disease and gene therapy. His prior experience in venture capital and operations at a private biotechnology company, helps him succeed in analyzing both science and business models. In addition, David has results in predicting Dendreon’s looming bankruptcy, and several M&A events involving NPS Pharmaceuticals and Anacor.

David received his B.S. in Biochemistry from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Ph.D. in Molecular and Cell Biology from the University of California at Berkeley.

ANALYST EDGE

David’s Edge: His early state venture capital investing experience makes him well rounded, and can be found as a resource for M&A, and IPO trends for small/mid cap biotechs. With his primary focus being clinical trials in oncology, he understands the complexities of gene therapy, and can explain the risk/reward scenarios for developing-stage biotechnology companies. Combing both experiences provides him insights for corporate operations that have helped him generate value creation in this event-driven space.

COMPANIES UNDER COVERAGE