Priya Kumar

Priya Kumar is the Vice President of Marketing and Communications at Rune Labs, a company focused on using brain data to improve patients' lives.12 She joined Rune Labs in December 2021 and has since been instrumental in the company's communications and marketing efforts.13

Background and Education

Priya Kumar graduated from The George Washington University with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, along with minors in Public Health and Economics.14 This educational background has likely contributed to her understanding of both the scientific and business aspects of healthcare technology.

Professional Experience

Before joining Rune Labs, Priya Kumar had a diverse career in healthcare and technology:

• Manager of Commercial Strategy and Marketing at Evidation Health (February 2019 - December 2021)
• Research Coordinator at HITLAB Healthcare Innovation Lab (September 2017 - January 2019)
• Marketing and Operations Intern at Health 2.0 (May 2016 - October 2016)
• Biology of Evolution and Ecology Undergraduate TA at George Washington University (January 2016 - May 2016)
• Competitive Strategy and Administrative Intern at Fortress Risk Management, LLC (June 2015 - August 2015)
• Research Assistant at Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (June 2015 - September 2015)1

Role at Rune Labs

At Rune Labs, Priya Kumar plays a crucial role in communicating the company's mission and innovations. She has been involved in promoting StrivePD, an application developed by Rune Labs to help individuals with Parkinson's disease manage their symptoms and gain personalized insights.3 Her work involves explaining complex healthcare technologies in an accessible manner and highlighting the impact of Rune Labs' innovations on patient care.

Priya Kumar reports directly to Brian Pepin, the CEO of Rune Labs, and works closely with other key team members such as Ro'ee Gilron (Lead Neuroscientist), Chase Babcock (Director of Operations, StrivePD), and Lowry Kirkby (Senior Neuroscientist).1