Oliver Cucanic

Background

About Oliver Cucanic

My PhD focused on understanding and preventing cancer metastasis, specialising in target discovery through single-cell RNA sequencing, establishing experimental animal models, and designing & developing recombinant therapies. In parallel, I co-founded and built a venture-backed startup that relocated to Silicon Valley in 2024. During this time, my team and I successfully raised hundreds of thousands in VC funding and had the privilege of participating in the prestigious Berkeley SKYDECK accelerator. I love a good pitch and am skilled at breaking down complex scientific data for any audience—whether it's a room of researchers or a broader public. With proven success in cross-functional collaboration, I’ve built strong working relationships across research, education, and startup ecosystems. Passionate about translating research into meaningful real-world impact.