Who we are

We envision a world with gender equal health innovation.

Who we are

A women-led multidisciplinary team of physicians, engineers and entrepreneurs.

MADE FOR WOMEN, BY WOMEN

Replacing primitive solutions with innovative therapies.

FemTherapeutics was founded with a singular mission - to redesign the one-size-fits-all approach to women’s health and restore gender equality in medical innovation. Inara Lalani, Negin Ashouri, and Dr. Mihnea Gangal were inspired to conceptualize FemTherapeutics after participating and taking home the top prize in the McGill Surgical Innovation Program. As students shadowing Dr. Gangal at the Notre Dame Hospital at the time, Inara and Negin recognized a high pattern of unnecessary hysterectomy surgeries. Diving into the root of the problem and the failing treatment plans on the market, the three of them honed in on vaginal pessaries as a key area in need of improvement.

From here, the idea of FemTherapeutics was born with the mission to provide personalized treatment options for women suffering from common gynecological conditions. We are driven by a passion to empower women with choice. We believe that every woman deserves access to effective healthcare solutions and to age with dignity.

Our Team

We are a dynamic team of physicians, engineers, and founders driven by a mission to replace outdated solutions in women’s health with innovative and personalized therapy.

Our Team

We are a dynamic team of physicians, engineers, and founders driven by a mission to replace outdated solutions in women’s health with innovative and personalized therapy.

Inara Lalani, BCom.

Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder

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Mihnea Gangal, M.D.

Chief Medical Officer & Co-Founder

Bio +

Negin Ashouri, MSc.

Chief Technology Officer & Co-Founder

Bio +

Majid Roshanfar, PhD, MEng.

Lead, Mechanical Engineer

Erfan Fatehi, MSc.

Lead, AI & ML Engineer

Tannaz Torkaman, MSc.

Engineer, Mechanical Simulation

Astha Chandra, MSc.

Associate, Business & Clinical

Sahar Khademi, PhDc.

Associate, Clinical

Minhal Mussawar, MDc.

Associate, Clinical

Mehrshad Hanafi, MDCMc.

Associate, Clinical

Neha Sam

Intern, Data Science

Kristina Song

Intern, Data Science

Our Advisors

Our advisors share our values and provide critical support as we transform the landscape of women's healthcare.

Our Advisors

Our advisors share our values and provide critical support as we transform the landscape of women's healthcare.

Alykhan Jamal, PhamD.

Becton Dickinson & Co.
Board Member

Steve Arless, MBA

Centech
Business Advisor

Dr. Sangeeta Mahajan, M.D.

University Hospitals Cleveland
Gynecologist

Dr. Jens-Erik Walter, M.D.

McGill University Health Centre
Urogynecologist

Dr. Emanuel C. Trabuco, M.D.

Mayo Clinic
Urogynecologist

Dr. Diana N. Contreras, M.D.

Planned Parenthood
Gynecologist

Dr. Maryse Larouche, M.D.

St. Mary's Hospital
Urogynaecologist

Join the team

If you are interested in what we are building, take a look at our current job openings or send us your resume at careers@femtherapeutics.com.

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Join the team

If you are interested in what we are building, take a look at our current job openings or send us your resume at careers@femtherapeutics.com.

Apply Now

Our Partners

We are backed by key industry leaders and a strong network within the startup and medical devices ecosystem.

Our Partners

We are backed by key industry leaders and a strong network within the startup and medical devices ecosystem.

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Dr. Mihnea Gangal


Dr. Mihnea Gangal is a practicing urogynecologist at the Notre Dame Hospital and St. Mary’s Hospital in Montreal Quebec. He has completed his Masters in Surgical Innovation, Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Fellowship in Urogynecology from McGill University. He was one of the first performers of the vNOTE surgery in Montreal and continues to provide proctoring for various innovative surgical techniques.

Negin Ashouri


Negin Ashouri is the Co-founder and CTO at FemTherapeutics. Growing up in Iran, Negin has always had the passion to fix broken objects since she was 4-years-old. This habit continued throughout her life and she quickly realized engineering would become her passion among other sciences. She has always fought for human rights and especially women's rights in a country where it has been neglected. She decided to travel abroad to broaden her knowledge in technology in developed countries. She began her Masters’ studies in Computer Science at Concordia University, focused in the field of applying AI in Medicine and focused on detecting cervical cancer. Her interest in gynecology spurred as a result of her untreated medical conditions in Iran, and her interest to advance women’s health for all. She has been named 1 of the top 5 up and upcoming entrepreneurs in Canada by Mitacs in 2021.

Inara Lalani


Inara is the Co-Founder & CEO of FemTherapeutics Inc. Growing up, Inara had the opportunity to live in several countries, including Pakistan, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Poland, Qatar, and Canada. Her experiences in these diverse communities inspired her interest in social business and her commitment to addressing socioeconomic inequalities. During her time at McGill University. In 2020, Inara graduated with a BCom focused on Information Systems and Entrepreneurship, fueling her desire to eventually become an entrepreneur. Inara has spoken on various panels, podcasts, and conferences globally, focusing on women's entrepreneurship, gender health equity, and youth involvement. In recognition of her achievements, Inara was named one of Bay Street Bull's Women of the Year in 2022. She is also a certified board governance leader and has supported many community-driven initiatives.


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