Dr. Paramita Chaudhuri Basu is an innovation facilitator, scientist, and educator. She is the Director of Programs & Ecosystem Development at API, Alberta’s largest not-for-profit life sciences organization, where she leads program development for translating academic research into commercially viable technologies. With over 20+ years of experience in research, Paramita is an Adjunct Assistant Professor with the Department of Medicine at the University of Alberta. She leads the Health Innovation Hub at UAlberta, the university’s lead incubator for health innovators. She has a PhD in biochemistry, and an MBA with a focus on strategy and entrepreneurship from the University of Alberta. Paramita is an active community builder and participates in different ecosystem building community engagements. She is also an active volunteer for the University of Alberta Alumni Council, Edmonton Regional Innovation Network, and other ecosystem bodies. Apart from health innovation, Paramita is enthusiastic about reading, travelling and hiking in the mountains.