Becky is the Head of Science - Foundation, where she leverages a career defined by scaling scientific innovation across academic research, industrial R&D, and venture capital. Prior to joining Astera, Becky was an Investing Partner on the a16z Bio + Health team, building and funding cutting-edge biotech platforms. Her foundational experience spans both drug discovery and strategic development, including roles as an R&D Scientist and Business Development leader at Amgen, as well as postdoctoral studies at Genentech. She holds a Ph.D. from UC Berkeley and a B.S. from MIT.