Aishwarya Bandla
Biography
Aishwarya Bandla is a pioneering researcher and innovator in the field of supportive cancer care dedicated to improving the lives of patients. She co-led an international, multidisciplinary team that developed a wearable device that prevents a serious neurological side effect, chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN). CIPN affects over a million cancer patients annually, with no proven prevention or cure. Following ongoing larger clinical studies and regulatory approvals, this invention will potentially lead to remarkable improvement in the quality of life of many cancer survivors, enabling them to return to work pain-free. Bandla’s work in health technology innovation has been recognized globally, with publications and citations in leading journals, patents, and international awards. Bandla also pays it forward to the community through her student mentorship. As an IEEE volunteer leader, Bandla leans on collaboration and innovation to drive meaningful impact. With a passion and goal to build a community of socially responsible young professionals, she continues to ideate and develop several impactful initiatives enriching the IEEE experience for Young Professionals and aspiring women technology leaders. For instance, Bandla is co-leading the development of IEEE Hive, a comprehensive platform designed to support the career and leadership development of students and early career professionals. Hive will offer a range of resources, including career development tools, leadership training, and virtual and in-person offerings to enhance skills and advance careers. She also created a regional-national platform to engage IEEE members and non-members from academia, industry, government, and start-ups. The program has spurred new collaborations across technology sectors and IEEE sections and has led to increased volunteer and member engagement.
An IEEE Senior Member, Bandla is a Clinical Innovation Manager, Paxman Coolers Ltd., Huddersfield, UK, and Principal Investigator, The N.1 Institute for Health, National University of Singapore, Singapore.
