Kalpana Merchant

Kalpana Merchant is a seasoned professional with nearly 25 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, focusing on drug discovery and development.

Her expertise lies in translational science, particularly in the areas of neuroscience, neurodegenerative disorders, psychiatric disorders, and chronic pain disorders.

Kalpana has a strong background in molecular genetics, mass spectrometry, bioinformatics, imaging, and molecular/biochemical/behavioral pharmacology, which she has successfully applied to advance the understanding of diseases and drug discovery.

She is passionate about improving human health through innovative drugs, developing leaders, evolving technologies for health issues, and classical music.

Kalpana holds a B.Pharmacy degree from the University Dept of Chemical Technology at Bombay Univ and a PhD in Neuropharmacology from the University of Utah.

She has held various key positions in prestigious organizations like Eli Lilly and Company, serving as Chief Scientific Officer, President and CEO, and Research Fellow.

Currently, she serves as an Adjunct Professor of Neurology at Northwestern University's The Feinberg School of Medicine and is involved in neurology research and consulting through organizations like TransThera Consulting Co and Vincere Biosciences, Inc.