Dr Fiona Pathiraja

Dr. Fiona Pathiraja envisions promoting healthcare innovation by investing in early-stage healthtech companies through her work at Crista Galli Ventures. With her extensive experience as a consultant radiologist in the NHS for over 15 years, she advocates for innovative solutions that can address the healthcare challenges faced by society. Fiona actively works towards bringing positive changes in the industry and aims to improve healthcare outcomes. She also supports diversity in the healthcare sector, as she believes it will lead to more innovative solutions and better patient outcomes.

Dr Fiona Pathiraja is an accomplished medical doctor who has had an extensive career in the National Health Service (NHS) in London. She served as a consultant radiologist at University College London Hospital (UCLH), one of the largest teaching hospitals in the UK. Her career in healthcare has also included developing national health policy at the UK Department of Health and working as a management consultant.

Dr Pathiraja is board-certified in Radiology and Public Health, and she is one of the very few doctors who hold both an MBA and an MPH. With her cross-sector experience, she has become an expert in her field and is committed to improving the healthcare industry.

Currently, Dr Pathiraja is the Managing Partner at Crista Galli Ventures, an early-stage healthtech venture capital fund based in London and Copenhagen. With her experience in healthcare, she recognizes the need for innovation and tech-driven solutions to address the mounting healthcare challenges. Her focus on promoting healthcare innovation is crucial for society's health and wellbeing.

As one of the few women running a VC fund, Dr Pathiraja is also dedicated to improving the representation of women on both sides of the founder-investor table. She is actively bringing about change for good with her career and advocating greater diversity in the healthcare industry. Dr Pathiraja's passion for healthcare innovation and dedication to diversity make her an influential figure in the healthcare industry.

Fiona Pathiraja's vision is to promote healthcare innovation through her work as a managing partner at Crista Galli Ventures. Having spent over 15 years working in the NHS as a consultant radiologist, Fiona has seen firsthand the need for innovative solutions to address the mounting healthcare challenges faced by society. Through her work in the venture capital industry, Fiona is actively investing in and supporting early stage healthtech companies that have the potential to make a significant impact in the healthcare sector.

In addition to her work in healthtech, Fiona is a strong advocate for greater diversity in the industry. As one of the few women running a VC fund, she is keen to improve the representation of women on both sides of the founder-investor table. Fiona believes that a more diverse industry will lead to more innovative solutions and better outcomes for patients.