Pune Inc: How her mother’s death set a top scientist on a mission to improve diagnostics
Dr. Preeti Nigam Joshi, a micro-electro-mechanical systems expert from IIT Varanasi, was standing at the forefront of India's deep tech advancements. Her life took a pivotal turn after losing her mother to pancreatic cancer in 2018, prompting her to rethink the purpose of her scientific work. Joshi founded FastSense Innovations in 2018, focusing on developing affordable, easy-to-use diagnostic solutions for various diseases, especially in areas with limited access to advanced laboratory infrastructure.
One of her company's flagship products, Sep-Scan, is a rapid point-of-care diagnostic platform designed for early detection of sepsis, a critical issue in India, particularly among newborns and critically ill patients. FastSense Innovations also works on Hepatocellular Carcinoma and pancreatic cancer diagnostics, integrating machine-learning models for real-time monitoring.
With the post-Covid growth in India's diagnostics market, FastSense is striving to make a significant impact by combining scientific innovation with a strong sense of purpose, dedicating her work to her parents' memory.
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