Shruti Pai

Background

About Shruti Pai

I am an experienced entrepreneur biomedical scientist and creative leader with a diverse career spanning biomedical research hospitality design and health coaching. Currently I work as Creative Director at Manipal Education & Medical Group where my role blends creative design with a deep understanding of clinical nutrition leveraging my MSc in Clinical Nutrition from the University of Aberdeen. With a foundation in biomedical sciences from Murdoch University I integrate holistic nutrition and art design to enhance the educational and medical landscapes. I am also pursuing a PhD at St. John’s Research Institute specializing in the gut microbiome and its impact on infant health with a long-term vision to develop entrepreneurial initiatives in gut health and wellness. My pursuit of excellence in nutritional counseling is complemented by certifications such as Integrative Nutrition Health Coach (Institute for Integrative Nutrition NY) and Foundations of Positive Psychology. Born in Bombay India and having lived in Singapore for a few years my journey has taken me across continents and industries blending my passion for science food and wellness. After completing my O Levels in Singapore I pursued higher education in Perth Australia where I earned an Honours degree in Biomedical Sciences (Medical Virology) from Murdoch University in 2002. My research focused on the Jembrana Disease Virus in Bali cattle in collaboration with the Disease Investigation Unit of Denpasar primarily dealing with the production of monoclonal antibodies. I then ventured into the hospitality industry founding Monsoon Masala a boutique restaurant in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia. In 2005 I moved to India where I served as Executive Director of Manipal County Resorts Pvt. Ltd. My entrepreneurial journey continued with the launch of Chef on Wheels a catering company under Manipal Integrated Services which provided over 110 000 meals daily before its acquisition by Quess in 2017. Drawing from a rich academic background and a passion for innovative design solutions my focus is to create impactful and holistic health and wellness initiatives.