Shirali Nigam founded Cogitamentum Bio with a clear goal: to bridge the gap between innovative science and real-world healthcare solutions. As a Biomedical Engineer with an MBA from The Wharton School, Shirali has always been passionate about turning bold ideas into tangible breakthroughs.

Throughout her journey—from conducting research at the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard University and Howard Hughes Medical Institute Janelia to spearheading health-tech ventures as an operator and in venture capital to consulting for key government stakeholders—Shirali has been dedicated to making healthcare more effective, accessible, and patient-centered.
 

Committed to the idea that collaboration and curiosity lead to disruptive innovation, Shirali is excited to continue building Cogitamentum Bio as a place where cutting-edge research meets real-world impact.