Clarissa Desjardins
Angel investor in Montral
Montréal, Canada
Clarissa Desjardins, Angel investor in Montral is an active investor based in Montréal, Canada. This profile covers what Clarissa Desjardins backs, at which stage, and how founders can reach out in 2026.
Dr. Clarissa Desjardins is a Co-Founder & serves as Chief Executive Officer at Congruence Therapeutics. Dr. Desjardins serves as Board Member & Chair of the Science & Technology Committee at Insmed. Before Caprion, he co-founded Advanced Bioconcept Inc. in 1992. She served there until 1998, most recently as Vice President, Business Development. Dr. Desjardins currently serves on the Board of Directors of BELLUS Health Inc. (Nasdaq: BLU; TSX: BLU) and Xenon Therapeutics (Nasdaq: XENE). Dr. Desjardins received a Bachelor of Science degree in Anatomical Sciences and History and Philosophy of Science and a Ph.D. in Neurology and Neurosurgery, each from McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Dr. Desjardins was a Medical Research Council postdoctoral fellow at Douglas Hospital Research Centre at McGill University. Dr. Desjardins is chair of the Science & Technology Committee.
- Investor type
- Angel
- Stages
- Seed
- Invests in
- Biotech & Pharma
- Location
- Montréal, Canada
- Typical check
- $250K
- Past investments
- 1
Notable investments
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Clarissa Desjardins typically writes checks around $250K. Use it as a signal for whether your raise fits their stage.
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