Dr. Asha Parekh is a PhD, biomedical engineer and the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Front Line Medical Technologies Inc, a leader in innovative medical devices for bleeding control and resuscitation. Her career began with the distinct desire to improve the lives of those in need, which drove her to explore engineering with a focus on medical device innovation, with the ultimate goal of translating new technologies into the real world to create impact.
Dr. Parekh and her team at Front Line stand as the innovators behind COBRA-OS®, a device that provides critical support in emergency situations, and that has proven to be an invaluable tool in a variety of applications, including military environments and in cases of postpartum hemorrhage. Under her leadership, Front Line has expanded globally, providing their device to medical professionals in the US, Canada, and Europe.
Dr. Parekh is also a board member of TechAlliance of Southwestern Ontario, and is active in various communities dedicated to Women in Engineering, Women in STEM, Women in Business and general Life Sciences groups. Her goal is to continuously create awareness, share her experiences, and potentially inspire others to help with the collective goal of contributing in the best possible ways to society.