Shruti Kaul is the Program Officer for CSIT. Shruti played a pivotal role at a biotech startup in establishing program management for early-stage operations, managing drug development activities, and achieving critical regulatory milestones for corporate success. She spearheaded the integration of cutting-edge technology platforms to streamline workflows, implemented a data management system for scientific studies, fostered external partnerships with academia and industry, and secured the company’s inaugural Rare Pediatric Disease Designation from the US FDA for its lead asset. Shruti also enhanced company visibility by securing peer review grants, winning a pitch competition, and leveraging her skills in technology commercialization to support revolutionary drug development. Additionally, she brings over six years of experience in medical diagnostic laboratories, where she established and expanded technical operations, co-founded the molecular diagnostics department, and enhanced compliance standards to obtain CAP accreditation. She led in-vitro diagnostic testing across multiple departments, trained laboratory personnel, and significantly boosted revenue and company value, resulting in a high-profile acquisition.