Meet the Founder

The inspiration behind colLABorate

Dr. Sanskriti Sasikumar is a neurologist and neuroscientist (MD, PhD) with a passion for improving access to excellent medical care. During her medical training, she realized that the current scientific space is fractured. Not only are researchers isolated from each other, but patients are isolated from the research happening in their disease. A common question she is asked in clinic is:

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"Is there anything new happening in the field, doc?".

Sanskriti believes that patients should have the ability to access this information themselves. They should not have to rely on their doctor, who may or may not know the best response to this question. Thus, the idea for colLABorate was born. 

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Patients can easily identify the researchers working on their condition, and connect with them to inquire about participation in clinical trials. Researchers no longer have to travel to expensive and time-consuming conferences to make contacts with others of similar interest. ColLABorate utilizes existing technology to optimize medical research. By collaborating, scientists work purposefully, efficiently and intentionally. More importantly, when patients become  involved in the research process, we find solutions faster. 

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You should have the power to guide your own medical care. Together, we can make this a reality.