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CIPRA.ai uses AI-driven personalised health recommendations to manage chronic conditions, integrating data from wearables for precise, proactive care.
CIPRA.ai uses AI-driven personalized health recommendations to manage chronic conditions, integrating data from wearables for precise, proactive care.
Dr. Bhaskar Rajakumar is a physician and healthcare innovator specializing in radiology and healthcare technology. With an MD, MBA, and advanced studies in public policy and strategy from IIM, he has over 15 years of experience across clinical care, healthcare administration, public policy, medical affairs, and healthcare technology. Currently, he is the Director of Healthcare Initiatives at ARTPARK (AI & Robotics Technology Park) at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), where he leads efforts in healthcare innovation focused on One Health and the impact of climate change on health. His work at ARTPARK spans multiple sectors, integrating advanced technologies like AI, ML, AR, and VR into healthcare solutions.In addition to his role at ARTPARK, Dr. Rajakumar is an adjunct professor at Rajiv Gandhi University of Medical Sciences and PGIMER, teaching healthcare informatics. Previously, he headed the COVID-19 War Room at BBMP, overseeing Bengaluru’s pandemic response. As the founder of Mediknit, he pioneered technology-driven healthcare education for over a million healthcare professionals across India, APAC, and the USA.A frequent keynote speaker, Dr. Rajakumar has been recognized globally, with awards like Top 100 Healthcare Leaders (2018), Top 50 Smart Health Leaders (2018), and COVID Warrior Awards (2022). He has advised numerous startups and led teams at the intersection of AI, digital health, and public health. Outside of work, he is an avid marathoner and theatre enthusiast, channeling his energy and creativity into pursuits beyond medicine.
CMA Belliappa is a physician with extensive experience in clinical care and healthcare management. As Chief Medical Officer at RxDx Healthcare, Dr. Belliappa oversees clinical operations and drives strategic initiatives to enhance patient care. A Fellow of the College of General Practice (IMA), he obtained his MD in Aerospace Medicine from the Institute of Aviation Medicine, Bangalore. Dr. Belliappa holds an MHA from SIKKIM University, a Post Graduate Diploma in Hospital Administration from Medvarsity, and additional qualifications in industrial hygiene. He has served as a Medical Officer in the Indian Air Force and as a Medical Director at Practo, where he played a pivotal role in advancing telemedicine and digital health solutions.
In addition to his administrative leadership, Dr. Belliappa specializes in managing chronic diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol, providing holistic and long-term care for his patients. His extensive experience enables him to support preventive healthcare strategies and address complex cases.
Jessica Golbus MD, MS is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine at University of Michigan Health, Michigan Medicine. She received her MD from the University of Michigan and completed her residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. She then completed her training in General and Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology at the University of Michigan and received her Master of Science degree from the University of Michigan School of Public Health. Dr. Golbus is actively engaged in clinical practice in the areas of heart failure, heart transplantation, and cardiac critical care. Dr. Golbus’s research focuses on using mobile health technology to support behavior change in patients with cardiovascular disease with particular interest in the areas of cardiac rehabilitation and heart failure.
Antoripa Dey leads the communications functions at CIPRA.ai. She earned her B.A.s from New York University in Journalism and Urban Studies, with a concentration in City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning in 2020. Antoripa has years of experience in communications development and management, from notable magazine publications to global nonprofit organizations. At CIPRA.ai, she specializes in fusing internal and external communications through patient and clinician engagement.
Sharmila Chatterjee MSc, MS, RDN, LDN, LD, CDCES, is a US board certified Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist with over 25 years of experience in diabetes care in the US and prior to that in India for 5 yrs at a diabetes clinic. Sharmila, has worked at many health systems across United States which includes Sharp Grossmont Hospital, UCSD Medical Center in San Diego, CA, Endeavor Health in the division of endocrinology, Skokie, IL and recently joined the University of Texas (UT) Health Houston, UT Physicians, McGrown Medical School in Houston, TX. She has extensive experience and knowledge in the use of technology and devices like insulin pumps, CGMS, inpen etc and in the clinical management of Type 1, Type 2 and Gestational diabetes. She is a certified insulin pump trainer (CPT) aswell. She is also the founder of Global Dietitian Consultant, which is an evidenced based virtual Medical Nutrition Therapy consulting practice.
Subasis Bose is the head of operations in India at CIPRA.ai, with a career that has spanned across organizations such as Tata NYK, HP, and Netflix. With an extensive background in financial management and operational excellence, Subasis has been a driving force behind major initiatives, leveraging his financial acumen to optimize processes and maximize profitability. Subasis has led global teams across APAC, Europe and Latin America.
PoHan Chiang leads research and development functions at CIPRA.ai. He received his Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of California, San Diego in 2022, where he worked with Professor Sujit Dey at the Mobile Systems Design Lab. PoHan has years of experience in digital health technology development, clinical trials and product delivery. PoHan’s research interests include machine learning, digital health, renewable energy powered green communication and industrial Internet of Things (IoTs).
Jared Leitner leads product engineering and delivery at CIPRA.ai. He earned his PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of California, San Diego in 2023, specializing in machine learning techniques for personalized health monitoring using wearable device data. Jared brings extensive experience in machine learning, data science, software and cloud development, integration with EHRs, RPM, and wearable devices, as well as digital health product delivery.
Brian Khan is a physician and informaticist who works at the intersection of healthcare and technology. Dr. Khan is board-certified in internal medicine experienced in the clinical care of patients with chronic conditions. He is also board-certified in lifestyle medicine which focuses on applying evidence-based, whole-person, prescriptive lifestyle changes to treat and reverse chronic conditions. Brian obtained his MBA in healthcare management and has worked at large health systems like UCSD Health and Adventist Health as a physician leader with broad responsibility around clinical information systems and innovation. Most recently, he has served as the Medical Director of Digital Health and Wellbeing at Advent Health. He is a digital health reviewer for the National Science Foundation and has hands-on experience guiding numerous early growth companies in digital health and AI. He is experienced with clinical trials particularly around the application of technology in healthcare and has numerous journal and textbook publications. Dr. Khan’s vast experience in internal medicine, clinical informatics, artificial intelligence, digital health, and process improvement brings tremendous value to the leadership and technology teams.
Sujit Dey is a technology visionary and entrepreneur, who has successfully transitioned impactful technologies from research to global deployments. He has founded or co-founded multiple companies in various industry verticals, including wireless, multimedia, renewable energy, and healthcare, leading to multiple acquisitions. He holds the Jacobs Family Endowed Chair in Management and Engineering Leadership at UC San Diego. In 2015, he started the UCSD Connected Health Program, in partnership with healthcare providers and healthtech companies, creating innovative AI based platforms and solutions in multiple healthcare practices. Sujit brings his vast experiences from his previous roles as CEO and CTO in product development and market strategy, partnership and business development, and venture funding and acquisitions to lead CIPRA.ai.
Sumeet Maniar has been a serial entrepreneur, with core expertise in product and new business development where he has led 15+ products and deals totaling $100mm cumulatively. Sumeet’s last several years in the healthcare space is in digital health and AI as CEO of WellBrain. Some relevant successes include driving medical device sales by up to 600% on a practice by practice basis nationwide, thus impacting a $25B industry. Sumeet also has leveraged success in areas of remote patient management and related areas in working with physicians and hospital systems, demonstrating health care savings, Rx decreases, and better patient outcomes. Sumeet has previously created and led successful companies in the video game industry. He recently won a product of the year award in Health 2.0 in 2022.
I have been working with the CIPRA.ai program for over six months and I must say it has been a transformative journey. The impact has been nothing short of outstanding.
Before the program, I faced challenges and uncertainties in managing BP effectively. On most days, I had no idea of my blood pressure readings or how different activities were affecting my blood pressure. Since joining the program, I have been provided with invaluable insights, skills, and resources to tackle these challenges head-on.
Although the program is not paired with any human health coaches, it was like having a dedicated team of mentors and experts by my side to help me manage my BP. The program’s support has been instrumental in refining my behavior, diet, and activities that affect my blood pressure.
Having a history of cancer, I see various specialists throughout the year, during which my blood pressure is taken at each visit. A few years ago, my primary care physician noticed my pressure during these visits was high and prescribed a low dosage of losartan potassium along with more frequent at-home pressure measurements.
This helped, but my pressure still varied.
Since I began participating in the CIPRA.ai program, I’ve seen, in real time, that for me, diet and especially proper sleep habits are also important in lowering and maintaining my blood pressure.
I have had long term chronic high blood pressure for 27 years and taken Amlodipine 10 MG x 1 per day and Metoprolol 25 MG x1 per day for the last 7 years which sometimes my BP was under control. Often it was between 130/80 – 150/96mmHg.
Since I have been with the CIPRA.ai program, I have started meditation and changed my lifestyle to be more present and relaxed with many suggested activities through the program. When my BP is getting high, I will practice breathing and relaxing my blood vessels. My BP will come down at least 10 mmHg.
I have also changed my diet to be more mindful of eating plant-based products, and cut down red meat significantly. I relax more and play with my dogs everyday when I feel stressed.
For 6 weeks now my BP has been in normal ranges. Usually under 120/80 mmHg.
My BP has improved from typically about 150/80 when I started in February 2023 to an average of 115/68 the first week of August. This is a dramatic reduction. I have changed medications during this time but I think the discipline of recording BP twice a day, together with CIPRA.ai insights and hints have been the biggest driving factor.
I am a 71-year-old male and have had hypertension for years and have been taking a couple of medications with different dosages. It was averaging 135/85. Early this year as we came out of the pandemic and I had not exercised regularly for a while. When I joined the CIPRA.ai program in Feb. 2023 my BP was averaging low 140/90. After a short while, the program encouraged me to exercise more. I started doing short swims 3-4 times a week and played golf twice a week, one time riding with a golf cart and the other time walking on regular 18 holes courses. And my BP lowered to 135/85 and inched toward 130/80.
During the hot summer weeks, I overdid it playing golf at courses with 90+F temperatures. The CIPRA.ai program immediately noticed that and suggested that I slow down and it really worked. Meanwhile my Fitbit data showed that I had poor sleeping patterns. The CIPRA.ai program encouraged me to get a good solid night sleep and take a short noon nap if needed. Now my BP is average below 130/82 and often in the 125/80 range. The CIPRA.ai program is a good monitoring program and makes appropriate recommendations based on my BP and Fitbit data.
This program is great! Before CIPRA.ai there were several one-size-fits-all recommendations that didn’t necessarily make sense for my needs. I would try five things and not be sure what worked if anything. Salt? Stress? Exercise? Diet? Weight loss? I was told I could do everything right, and still have high blood pressure.
With this program I get weekly lifestyle suggestions based on my unique circumstances. I couldn’t be happier with the results. My average BP has reduced steadily and I love getting a message that says “your average BP is 5% lower than last week. Nice work!” That’s happened more than once.
