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Elliot Hershberg

Elliot Hershberg

Scientist, writer, and investor accelerating The Century of Biology

San Francisco, California
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Joined June 2026
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Summary

Elliot Hershberg is a scientist, writer, and investor dedicated to accelerating the 'Century of Biology.' He has a strong background in both molecular biology and computer science, training as a computational biologist after recognizing the power of computational tools in medicine. His career trajectory highlights a passion for applying cutting-edge technology, particularly computation and AI, to transform life sciences. elliothershberg+1
He is a Partner at Amplify Partners, where he invests in early-stage digital biology businesses, focusing on platforms and infrastructure. His approach involves partnering with technical founders, providing deep scientific and market context, and helping them articulate their company's vision and strategy. This role is a culmination of his experiences in both science and venture capital. amplifypartners+1
Elliot is a prolific writer and the author of 'The Century of Biology' newsletter, where he explains cutting-edge biotech research, analyzes companies, and explores the philosophy of biotechnology. His writing demonstrates a commitment to making complex scientific advances accessible and advocating for a positive, centuryofbio+2
His academic foundation includes a PhD in Genetics from Stanford University, where he focuses on human genetics and multi-omics research, and a BS in Computer Science from Oregon State University. He has practical experience building computational tools for genomics researchers, such as a modern genome browser, and contributing to scientific publications. elliothershberg+2

Work

Education

Writing

Amplify Bio Manifesto

May 30, 2025

An essay outlining Amplify Partners' strategy and vision for investing in early-stage digital biology, emphasizing the intersection of computing and life sciences and the need for technical founders.

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Cell Genomics (2023-10)

October 1, 2023

Journal article contributor.

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Genome Biology (2023-04-17)

April 17, 2023

Journal article contributor.

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Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (2023-01-24)

January 24, 2023

Journal article contributor.

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Bioinformatics (2023-01-01)

January 1, 2023

Journal article contributor.

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Bioinformatics (2021-11-05)

November 5, 2021

Journal article contributor.

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Nature Methods (2021-08)

August 1, 2021

Journal article contributor.

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Nature Methods (2020-08)

August 1, 2020

Journal article contributor.

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Nucleic Acids Research (2020-04-20)

April 20, 2020

Journal article contributor.

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Cancer Prevention Research (2019-08)

August 1, 2019

Journal article contributor.

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The Century of Biology newsletter

A newsletter explaining cutting-edge biotech research, data, companies, and ideas from the frontier of biology. Aims to distill learnings into coherent and useful essays, and to promote a positive worldview for biotechnology's future.

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Hobbies

Enjoys going for long walks on the beach with his wife at Ocean Beach or Golden Gate Park, often including detours to new cafes, bakeries, and restaurants. amplifypartners

Has a strong love for reading, which persisted from his childhood through his scientific career and into investing, reading dozens of research papers daily. amplifypartners