Rika Ichinose

Rika Ichinose is a skilled biomedical professional with extensive experience in research coordination and growth strategy development. Currently serving as the Research Coordinator for the Knee Service at Hospital for Special Surgery, Rika has also held the position of Head of Growth and Founding Designer at Stems Labs, a startup that successfully raised $4 million in funding. Previous roles include Clinical Research Coordinator at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Co-Founder and Co-President of Flypaper Tutors, and Summer Consulting Associate at IQVIA. Rika's background features a strong foundation in biomedical engineering with a Bachelor of Science degree from Columbia Engineering, alongside a notable record of managing clinical research studies, developing educational initiatives, and contributing to significant research projects at esteemed institutions such as Massachusetts General Hospital and Columbia Engineering.