Healthcare + Vitality

Formation Bio appoints Anirvan Ghosh head of translational sciences

Formation Bio appoints Indian American neuroscientist and biotechnology executive Anirvan Ghosh to lead translational sciences.

Anuradha Palnitkar becomes first Indian American woman to cycle unsupported across U.S.

Anuradha Palnitkar becomes the first Indian American woman to complete an unsupported bicycle ride across the United States.

Ronak Shah named inaugural chair of University of Texas Medical Branch aerospace medicine department

UTMB names Indian-origin physician and former NASA medical leader Ronak Shah inaugural chair of its aerospace medicine department.

ALAPIO and Shah Happiness Foundation Bring Health, Technology and Storytelling Together

Preetha Ram Is Investing in a More Inclusive Future of Healthcare

Scientist, entrepreneur and venture investor Preetha Ram is helping build the future of healthcare by backing diverse founders across digital health, life sciences and medical innovation.

Blue Shield of California appoints Kedar Mate to board of directors

Blue Shield of California appoints Indian American physician and healthcare innovation leader Kedar S. Mate to its board of directors.

University of Pittsburgh appoints Shyam Visweswaran to chair biomedical informatics

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine appoints Indian-origin physician-scientist Shyam Visweswaran chair of its Department of Biomedical Informatics.

University of Pittsburgh appoints Satdarshan Monga to chair pharmacology and chemical biology

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine appoints physician-scientist Satdarshan Monga to chair its pharmacology and chemical biology department.

WHOOP appoints cardiologist Ami Bhatt as chief medical officer

WHOOP appoints Indian American cardiologist and digital health leader Ami Bhatt as chief medical officer to guide its consumer health strategy.

Cedars-Sinai appoints Ravi Thadhani as inaugural chief physician executive and dean

Cedars-Sinai appoints physician-scientist Ravi Thadhani as its inaugural chief physician executive and dean of the Medical Faculty.

Manoj Mishra joins American Association of Immunologists career committee

Alabama State University cancer researcher Manoj Mishra has joined an AAI committee focused on career development programs for immunologists nationwide.

Dr. Kunal Patel named assistant dean for student affairs at UNC School of Medicine

Dr. Kunal Patel is named assistant dean for student affairs at UNC School of Medicine, expanding his work in pulmonary care and medical education support.