EP 107 Sunitha Malepati

Sunitha Malepati is the visionary founder of the Buffalo Initiative, a groundbreaking effort dedicated to transforming the rare disease ecosystem through community-driven translational research. With a background in law and philanthropy, Sunitha has held roles at prestigious organizations such as Living Cities and Georgetown Law, where she led efforts to drive social impact and innovation. Inspired by her personal journey as the parent of a child diagnosed with a rare neurological condition, she has become a passionate advocate for rare disease families. Under her leadership, the Buffalo Initiative is building collaborative networks between patient advocacy groups, researchers, philanthropists, and biotech companies to develop treatments that bring hope and tangible solutions to historically underserved communities. Sunitha’s work exemplifies resilience, creativity, and an unwavering commitment to improving lives through bold and impactful action. For more information, please visit https://buffaloinitiative.org/