Ruchi Dana, MD, MBA

Founded in research from the University of Chicago, OrisDX has developed a novel non-invasive salivary diagnostic test utilizing biomarker-based molecular genomic techniques to diagnose oral cavity cancers earlier.

Aikenist is a fast-growing MedTech GenAI startup, experiencing 5x Y-O-Y growth. Backed by leading investors including AngelList Quant Fund, C-CAMP, and MARL5G, Aikenist is on a mission to make advanced medical imaging more accessible by enabling faster scans, improved detection, and quicker reporting through AI. We offer an AI-powered Radiology Suite designed to support Radiologists, Hospitals, and Imaging Centers by streamlining workflows, reducing workloads, and increasing revenue. Our flagship platform, QuickSuite, is a rapidly expanding AI solution that optimizes the entire radiology workflow—from scan acquisition to analysis, reporting, and image sharing. QuickSuite can reduce scanning-to-reporting time by up to 70%. QuickSuite includes: 🩻 QuickRad™ – A modern AI PACS & RIS (FDA Approved) platform with smart workflow capabilities that shorten the patient-to-doctor workflow time by up to 3x. 🧠 QuickScan™ – Doubles MRI scanning speed on existing machines using AI, reducing a typical 30-minute scan to just 15 minutes. This solution improves patient convenience and machine utilization, and is protected by an Indian patent. 💻 QuickDiag™ – Includes specialized modules like StrokeSuite, NeuroSuite and OncoSuite for disease detection and quantification. Offers 3x faster reporting with integrated speech-to-text. Presented at RSNA and IRIA. Aikenist’s solutions are already deployed across 500+ centers, and we’d be delighted to explore how we can support your clinical practice. We believe our AI-driven Radiology Suite can help your organization attract more patients, optimize operations, and drive higher revenue—all within your current infrastructure.

Founded in 1887, California State University, Chico, is an award-winning public institution in Chico, Northern California, serving over 16,000 students in more than 150 experiential programs. We pride ourselves on providing a high-quality, high-value education that teaches our students to be socially conscious and intellectually curious, developing in them the confidence to create a tomorrow of their own making. Our location in Northern California allows our students to be actively involved in their community and experience everything the state capital and Bay Area have to offer. The living and learning community at Chico is active, engaged, and diverse, encouraging personal and professional growth and developing graduates who have the skills and the confidence to do and dare in their careers and lives.

Founded in research from the University of Chicago, OrisDX has developed a novel non-invasive salivary diagnostic test utilizing biomarker-based molecular genomic techniques to diagnose oral cavity cancers earlier.

Pre-Seed deep tech fund

Early stage Deep Tech VC fund focused on transformation of industries Series A and Pre-Series A focus

Aikenist is a fast-growing MedTech GenAI startup, experiencing 5x Y-O-Y growth. Backed by leading investors including AngelList Quant Fund, C-CAMP, and MARL5G, Aikenist is on a mission to make advanced medical imaging more accessible by enabling faster scans, improved detection, and quicker reporting through AI. We offer an AI-powered Radiology Suite designed to support Radiologists, Hospitals, and Imaging Centers by streamlining workflows, reducing workloads, and increasing revenue. Our flagship platform, QuickSuite, is a rapidly expanding AI solution that optimizes the entire radiology workflow—from scan acquisition to analysis, reporting, and image sharing. QuickSuite can reduce scanning-to-reporting time by up to 70%. QuickSuite includes: 🩻 QuickRad™ – A modern AI PACS & RIS (FDA Approved) platform with smart workflow capabilities that shorten the patient-to-doctor workflow time by up to 3x. 🧠 QuickScan™ – Doubles MRI scanning speed on existing machines using AI, reducing a typical 30-minute scan to just 15 minutes. This solution improves patient convenience and machine utilization, and is protected by an Indian patent. 💻 QuickDiag™ – Includes specialized modules like StrokeSuite, NeuroSuite and OncoSuite for disease detection and quantification. Offers 3x faster reporting with integrated speech-to-text. Presented at RSNA and IRIA. Aikenist’s solutions are already deployed across 500+ centers, and we’d be delighted to explore how we can support your clinical practice. We believe our AI-driven Radiology Suite can help your organization attract more patients, optimize operations, and drive higher revenue—all within your current infrastructure.

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