Kitana Kaiphanliam, PhD

Dr. Kitana Kaiphanliam is the Co-Founder and CEO of a Ananta Technologies, dedicated to revolutionizing cell therapy manufacturing with the CentriFLEX bioreactor. Ananta is on a mission to enhance the efficiency, scalability, and accessibility of these life-saving treatments. As CEO, Dr. Kaiphanliam oversees fundraising, customer discovery and acquisition, team building, and outreach, driving the company towards its innovative goals. She holds a doctorate in Chemical Engineering from Washington State University, where she developed her expertise in bioprocess engineering and cell culture technology. Her leadership and vision position her at the forefront of advancing cell therapy manufacturing.