Carla Balch

Carla Balch is the CEO and Founder of Spesana, a healthcare technology platform established in December 2019. Spesana focuses on improving clinical care across various therapeutic areas, particularly in oncology, by utilizing patented machine vision and molecular diagnostic workflow automation. The platform aims to eliminate barriers in healthcare delivery and enhance operational efficiency for clinical sites, molecular diagnostic labs, pharmaceutical companies, and payers.123

With over 25 years of experience in healthcare innovation, Balch has held several leadership positions prior to founding Spesana. She served as CEO of Inteliquet, where she significantly advanced oncology clinical trials and secured substantial financing. Her previous roles also include senior positions at NantKwest and Flatiron Health, where she contributed to the development of pioneering oncology software and clinical decision support systems.145

Balch is driven by a mission to ensure that every patient receives optimal care, reflecting her commitment to improving health outcomes and operational effectiveness in the healthcare sector.23