Kanishka Patel
About Kanishka Patel
Kanishka Patel is a Clinical Insights Analyst currently working at Inari Medical in Irvine, California. He has a background in bioengineering and biomedical engineering, with experience in various roles including co-founder and vice president at iSolace Inc.
Work at Inari Medical
Kanishka Patel has been employed at Inari Medical as a Clinical Insights Analyst since 2021. In this role, he contributes to the analysis of clinical data and insights, supporting the company's mission in the medical device industry. His work is based in Irvine, California, where he has been part of the team for three years.
Previous Experience at Duke University
Before joining Inari Medical, Kanishka Patel worked at Duke University as a Duke Design Health Fellow from 2019 to 2020 for eight months. During this fellowship, he engaged in design and innovation projects within the healthcare sector. Additionally, he served as a Graduate Student Researcher at Duke University's Pratt School of Engineering from 2018 to 2020, focusing on research in biomedical engineering.
Background in Nonprofit and Health Programs
Kanishka Patel held multiple roles at Health Guardians of America Nonprofit. He served as Vice President of Health Programs from 2016 to 2018, where he oversaw health initiatives. He also held the position of Treasurer from 2017 to 2018. His involvement in these roles contributed to the organization’s mission to improve health outcomes.
Education and Expertise
Kanishka Patel holds a Bachelor of Science in Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering from Drexel University. He furthered his education at Duke University, where he earned a Master of Science in Biomedical/Medical Engineering from 2018 to 2020. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his work in clinical insights and medical device development.
Experience in Engineering and Startups
Kanishka Patel has experience in engineering roles, including a position as a New Product Development Engineer at Terumo Medical Corporation from 2015 to 2016. He also worked as a Bioengineer Intern at MicrobiomX in 2020. In addition to his corporate roles, he co-founded iSolace Inc. in 2020, where he serves as Vice President and Director of Marketing and Sales, focusing on innovative solutions in healthcare.