Swati Naphade, PhD, Scientific Consultant & Founder
Transforming science
for accelerated breakthroughs
Swati Naphade, PhD
Scientific Consultant & Founder
Fearless Science. Bold Innovation. Transformative Success.
Phoenix Scientific Consulting, formerly Aurelia Biotech Consulting, provides scientific advising and strategic guidance to help biotech organizations advance innovation from concept to clinic. We support projects at any stage, from strategy development through implementation, with consulting engagements that can be structured on-site, hybrid, or remote.
Our expertise spans therapeutics for neurodegenerative diseases, aging, autoimmune conditions, and rare disorders. We bring experience across preclinical in vitro and in vivo platforms, precision medicine, biomarkers, AI and machine learning-enabled R&D across diverse therapeutic modalities.
At Phoenix Scientific Consulting, we help organizations identify the missing pieces, align scientific and strategic priorities, and bring clarity to complex challenges. Our distinctive, intuitive approach is rooted in fearless, calculated exploration, combined with a flexible willingness to thoughtfully push boundaries, question assumptions, and connect dots others often overlook. We don’t just think outside the box—we help reframe the way challenges are approached, opening new paths to innovation and insight.
We create for you a sustainable competitive edge and a culture of progress that positions your organization to lead with purpose and impact. Please refer to the Consulting Services page for additional details.
Services
Through a transformed way of doing science, clients gain significant cost and time savings, and an empowered team that truly works together, creating a strengthened competitive advantage for their organization.
Swati Naphade, PhD
Scientific Consultant & Founder
Scientific Consultant & Founder
Swati has over 20 years of experience researching and advancing therapeutics for neurodegenerative diseases, aging, autoimmune, and rare disorders. Her career spans both academia and biotech startups, where she has built research infrastructures, led cross-functional teams, and advanced scientific programs from early discovery toward IND filing.
Recognized for her strategic mindset and collaborative leadership, Swati supports impactful science through her company, Phoenix Scientific Consulting (formerly Aurelia Biotech Consulting), and is driven by a deep passion for improving patients’ lives.