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Director of Health, Apple

Divya Nag is a prominent American stem cell biologist and biotechnology entrepreneur, currently serving as the Senior Director and Associate General Counsel at Coinbase. She has a notable background in healthcare technology and innovation.

Education and Early Career

Nag graduated from Stanford University, where she studied Bioengineering and Medical Anthropology. At the age of 20, she co-founded Stem Cell Theranostics, a company focused on using patient-specific stem cells for drug discovery. She also founded StartX Med, a healthcare accelerator at Stanford that supports medical entrepreneurs in developing innovative healthcare solutions.1 2

Professional Achievements

At Apple, where she worked before joining Coinbase, Nag led initiatives in health and research, including the development of ResearchKit, an open-source framework for health data collection via mobile applications. This tool has significantly advanced the way health data is gathered for research purposes, enabling broader participation and faster medical discoveries.1 2

Recognition

Divya Nag has received numerous accolades for her contributions to biotechnology and healthcare, including being named in Forbes' 30 Under 30 and Fortune's 40 Under 40 lists. She has also been recognized by Business Insider as one of the Most Powerful Millennials in Tech and has been featured in Fast Company’s list of the Most Creative People in Business.1 2 3

Nag's work continues to impact the healthcare landscape, particularly in leveraging technology to enhance patient care and streamline medical research.

Experience

Director of Health at Apple (October 2018 - Present)

Health Special Projects at Apple (March 2014 - October 2018); Founder at StartX Med (2012 - 2014); Co-Founder at Stem Cell Theranostics (2011 - 2014); Chief Product Officer; Head of Network Management and R&D at StartX (May 2012 - March 2013); Researcher at Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, Stanford University (November 2009 - April 2012)