I help bridge the gap between scientific discovery and patient impact
Onisha Patel is a scientist-turned-commercialisation leader passionate about translating discoveries into patient benefit. Her experience spans drug discovery in a biotech startup, academic research, and business development.
City/town: Melbourne
State: VIC
STEMM sectors: Medicine, Research, Science
Open to being contacted about the following volunteer roles: Board positions, Mentoring others, New job opportunities, Speaking at professional events/panels, Speaking at schools
Guiding principle: Innovation needs diverse perspectives, and the greatest impact comes from bringing others along
Areas of expertise: Commercialisation, therapeutic development, industry partnerships, STEMM advocacy
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Q&A
What’s something about your field that most people misunderstand or overlook?
Great ideas are only the starting point. Translating ideas into impact requires persistence, diverse teams, collaboration, capital, strong networks, and alignment with a genuine unmet need, market opportunity, and the right timing.
