Pendharkar Kulkarni, Co-founder & CSO at Uvisa Health

In this episode, we’re joined by Sonal Pendharkar Kulkarni, Ph.D., Co-founder and Chief Science Officer at Uvisa Health. With a background that bridges women’s health, the microbiome, digital health innovation, and medical device development, Sonal is at the forefront of creating smarter, science-driven solutions for vaginal health management.

Sonal shares her journey from research scientist to entrepreneur, the insights that shaped Uvisa Health’s mission, and the importance of designing products that truly respond to women’s real needs. We explore her multidisciplinary approach—combining clinical research, product design, and technology—to rethink how women’s health challenges are understood and addressed.