Pleural Effusion Management

APERIS aims to transform recurrent pleural effusion management with advanced, internal, automated drainage systems, enhancing patient quality of life through continuous fluid management without external ports or invasive procedures.

Meet Our Team

Explore the expertise of our dedicated team who are committed to advancing medical technology and improving patient outcomes.

Dedication. Expertise. Passion.

Founder

Arushi Patel

B.S. Biomedical Engineering @ University of California, Davis

M.S.E Bio-Innovation @ Johns Hopkins University

arupatel@ucdavis.edu

Engineering Lead

Andre Michial

B.S. Mechanical Engineering @ University of California, Davis

aamichial@ucdavis.edu

Business Lead

Ridhima Bellam

B.S. Cognitive Science @ University of California, Davis

rnbellam@ucdavis.edu

Finance Lead

Luke Harrell

B.S. Managerial Economics @ University of California, Davis

lbharrell@ucdavis.edu

Advisor

Dr. Larry Ozeran

President @ Clinical Informatics

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Advisor

Karsten Russell-Wood

Chief Marketing & Experience Officer @ EQUUM

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Advisor

Jae Allen

Founder @ FabricFeed

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Advisor

Dr. Jeffrey A. Southard

Interventional Cardiologist @ UC Davis Health

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