Dr Raviraja N S
Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, MCOPS & Director of Corporate Relations in Manipal Academy of Higher Education
CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
- He develops strong ties with Corporates and Foundations to enhance Affiliate Research Programs, initiate CSR funded projects and accomplish technology commercialization.
Raviraja N Seetharam is the Director of Corporate Relations in Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | Year of passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.B.A | Operations Management | Sikkim Manipal University | 2012 |
| PhD | Biosciences (Microbiology) | Mangalore University, Karnataka, India | 1997 |
| Master’s degree | Biosciences | Mangalore University, Karnataka, India | 1993 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Role | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, MAHE, Manipal | Professor | Research in the area of Stem Cells and other Biotherapeutics | 2020 - 2021 |
| Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal | Director- Corporate Relations | 2020 - Present | |
| Stempeutics Research Pvt. Ltd. Shirdi Sai Baba Cancer Hospital, Manipal | Senior Director - Innovation and Business Development | Innovation, New Product Development, Process Improvement, Large scale manufacturing of Mesenchymal Stromal Cells (MSCs) for commercial requirements, Global Business Development, Project and Alliance Management | 2010-2020 |
| Department of Oncology, Montefiore Medical Center and Albert Einstein Cancer Center, Bronx, NY, USA | Instructor | 2008-2010 | |
| Department of Anatomy and Structural Biology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA | Instructor | 2006-2008 | |
| Department of Anatomy and Structural Biology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA | Postdoctoral Research Associate | 2003-2006 | |
| Department of Biology, Mount Allison University, Sackville, N.B., Canada | NSERC Post-Doctoral Fellow | 2002-2003 | |
| Department of Biosciences, Mangalore University, Mangalagangotri, Karnataka, India | Principal Investigator | 2001-2003 | |
| Department of Biosciences, Mangalore University, Mangalagangotri, Karnataka, India | Guest Faculty | 1995-2001 | |
| Department of Biosciences, Mangalore University, Mangalagangotri, Karnataka, India | Research Assistant (Canada project) | 1993-1995 |
AREAS OF INTEREST, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH
Area of Interest
Cell and Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Cell Therapy, Nano-biotechnology, Bio-therapeutics
Area of Expertise
Mycology, Regenerative Medicine, Biotechnology, Cancer Biology
Area of Research
Microbiology, Cancer Biology, Stem Cells and Bio-therapeutics
Professional Affiliations & Contributions
- Recipient of Local Assoc. award from American Lung Association; award period: 07/01/07-06/30/08.
- Air Force Office of Scientific Research, USA, (2005-2006) Co-Investigator
- Recipient of Young Scientist Fellowship and grant (2001-2003) from Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India
- Life member of Mycological Society of India (MSI)
- Member of International Society for Stem Cell Research, USA- 2017 onwards
Methods Of Preparing Mesenchymal Stem Cells, Compositions And Kit
US Patent no: 8956862. Methods Of Preparing Mesenchymal Stem Cells, Compositions And Kit thereof, granted
Stromal Cell derived conditioned medium, method of obtaining said CM composition , formulations and application
India Patent no. 3867/CHE/2013Stromal Cell derived conditioned medium, method of obtaining said CM composition , formulations and application thereof; granted