Balasa Consulting

Balasa Consulting is an active consulting business founded by Ella Balasa in 2021. The firm specializes in helping startups and small biotech companies integrate patient perspectives into clinical trial design and product development. It is recognized for its expertise in rare diseases—especially cystic fibrosis—and antibiotic resistance. The consultancy’s work includes serving on advisory boards for organizations like the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Clinical Trials Transformation Initiative (CTTI), Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI), and others. Through these efforts, it advances patient-centric approaches across research committees and industry initiatives.