Kaveri Parker
About Kaveri Parker
Kaveri Parker serves as the Chief Business Officer at Synedgen, Inc. since September 2018 and has held various roles in academia and industry, including President and CEO of ID Genomics, Inc. from 2016 to 2018.
Current Role at Synedgen
Kaveri Parker serves as the Chief Business Officer at Synedgen, Inc. since September 2018. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing business operations and strategic initiatives within the organization. Synedgen, based in Claremont, California, focuses on developing innovative therapies and solutions in the biomedical field. Parker's leadership contributes to the company's growth and development in the industry.
Previous Experience at ID Genomics
Before joining Synedgen, Kaveri Parker held the position of President and CEO at ID Genomics, Inc. from 2016 to 2018. During her tenure in Seattle, WA, she led the company in its mission to advance genomic technologies and improve healthcare outcomes. Prior to her role as CEO, she served as Director of Operations at the same company for five months in 2015.
Education and Academic Background
Kaveri Parker has an extensive academic background in biochemistry. She earned her Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) from The University of New Mexico from 2003 to 2007. She then pursued her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biochemistry at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, completing her studies from 2007 to 2012. Additionally, Parker participated in the NSF-REU program while studying at Harvey Mudd College since 2006.
Research Experience at Washington University School of Medicine
Parker has significant research experience at Washington University School of Medicine. She worked as a Doctoral Candidate from 2007 to 2012, focusing on research in the laboratories of Jeffrey P. Henderson, M.D., Ph.D., and Garland Marshall, Ph.D. Following her doctoral studies, she continued her research as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the laboratory of James M. Fleckenstein, M.D. from 2014 to 2015, and later returned to work with Dr. Henderson from 2012 to 2015.
Strategic Advisory Role at Mayo Clinic
Since 2021, Kaveri Parker has served as a Strategic Advisor at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. In this capacity, she provides insights and guidance on strategic initiatives, leveraging her extensive experience in business and research. This role complements her responsibilities at Synedgen and reflects her commitment to advancing healthcare solutions.