Nirupama Pike

Nirupama (Rupa) Pike currently serves as the Sr. Director and Global Head of Strategic Alliances at Catalent Pharma Solutions. Prior to this role, Rupa held several positions at Thermo Fisher Scientific, including Sr. Director of Technical Affairs for Advanced Therapies, where responsibilities included developing technical strategies and managing a global team focused on cell-based therapies and mRNA therapeutics. Rupa has also contributed to the field as Director of Cell Manufacturing at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, Director of Scientific Partnerships at Stem Cell Theranostics, and has held various scientific leadership roles at Morgridge Institute for Research, WiCell Research Institute, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Academic qualifications include a Doctorate in Medical Sciences from Harvard University, a Master's degree from Loyola University Chicago, and advanced degrees in Dentistry from Nair Hospital Dental College.