Published in The Indian Express on 11 August 2026, this feature by Dipanita Nath follows Dr. Preeti Nigam Joshi’s journey from scientist at CSIR–National Chemical Laboratory to entrepreneur and founder of FastSense Innovations, a startup supported by Venture Center. After losing her mother to pancreatic cancer, Joshi began questioning how scientific research could reach people who need timely diagnosis, particularly in settings with limited laboratory infrastructure and trained personnel.
The article explores FastSense’s work on point-of-care diagnostic technologies, including Sep-Scan, its rapid sepsis detection platform, alongside diagnostic solutions for pancreatic and liver cancers. By combining chip-based sensing, digital tools and machine learning, the startup aims to make critical diagnostics faster and more accessible. Joshi’s story highlights how personal experience, scientific expertise and startup support can come together to address pressing healthcare challenges.