Krithi Chakrapani

Krithi joined LifeSci Consulting as an Analyst in August 2023. She graduated from the University of Virginia, earning her B.A. in Cognitive Science (c. Neuroscience) and Biology. Previously, she interned at Bacchus Therapeutics, a startup company in Virginia focusing on developing novel drugs to target kidney and liver cancer. She assisted in developing business strategies and gained experience working with mammalian cell culture.

At the University of Virginia, Krithi worked as a Research Assistant in the Williams’ Lab, focusing on the neuroscience and psychology of trained rodents. For the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, she also gained experience generating financial reports and leading philanthropic initiatives. Additionally, she interned at the Center for Infectious Disease Research, where she researched and analyzed methods to halt coronavirus replication. Krithi is excited to combine her scientific passion and research experience with business strategy.