Work with thought leaders and academic experts from University of Mumbai

Accomplished stem cell biologist with 12+ years of experience leading innovative RD programs within the biotechnology sector. Proficient at developing multicellular disease models managing high-throughput discovery pipelines and leading cross-functional teams. Skilled at distilling complex scientific data into actionable strategies. Dedicated to advancing cutting-edge stem cell technologies to address global health challenges.

Dr. Keerty Nakray is an academic, researcher, administrator, consultant and author specializing in the sustainable development goals (SDGs); the environment; social governance; diversity, equality, and inclusion; comparative welfare and social policies; gender and social policy; and children and disability. She has edited and authored over 40 evidenced-based publications on a wide variety of those topics. She has extensive expertise in evidence-based research and feminist approaches to preventing gender-based violence and public health. She has developed and implemented intervention training for healthcare providers on identifying and referring victims of violence and abuse. Specifically, her work serves hard-to-reach groups (survivors of violence and abuse, child brides, impoverished populations) using mixed methods, quantitative surveys, and participatory community/action, research, and feminist approaches. Keerty received her PhD from Queens University, Belfast. Among her many publications, she is co-editor of Social and Economic Transitions in China and India: Welfare and Policy Changes; Social Science Research Ethics for a Globalising World: Interdisciplinary and Cross- Cultural Perspectives (Routledge Advances in Research Methods); and Gender-Based Violence and Its Impact on Public Health: International Perspectives on Budgets and Policies.

Dr. Srividya Sundaresan is a highly educated and experienced professional in the field of cellular and molecular biology. She earned her B. Pharm. degree from the University of Mumbai in 1991, where she received a strong foundation in the principles and practices of pharmaceutical sciences. After completing her undergraduate studies, Dr. Sundaresan pursued a Ph.D. in Molecular Pharmacology from Northwestern University, one of the top research institutions in the United States. Her doctoral research focused on the signal transduction pathways mediating hormone action. During her time at Northwestern, she gained extensive knowledge and expertise in areas such as endocrinology and cell biology. Following the completion of her Ph.D., Dr. Sundaresan completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Genentech Inc., in molecular oncology. In her current position, she is a scientific writer and clinical research program manager at CommonSpirit Health. In this role, she is responsible for developing and managing clinical research programs, as well as writing and editing scientific publications and reports. She also collaborates with cross-functional teams to design and implement clinical research and analyze data. Dr. Sundaresan's expertise in diverse areas such as endocrinology, oncology and neuroscience combined with advanced scientific communication skills brings a unique perspective to her work. She is highly valued for her knowledge, skills, and attention to detail in her work. Dr. Sundaresan is dedicated to advancing scientific research into human health and disease and improving the lives of patients through her contributions.

Amit Agrawal has over two decades of experience in business and climate tech technology transformation, collaborating with more than 20 financial services clients such as CS, DB, MS, Macquarie, BJB and regulators worldwide, including MAS, APRA, BOK, PBOC, and JFSA. His area of expertise managing complex finance, data, and regulatory risk transformations, encompassing change management, process reengineering, and finance operations into trusted advisory roles. The engagements size can vary from 50K -25M and team sizes from 5 to 40 team members. Throughout his career, Amit has served in various corporate capacities in firms such as ING, Citibank, and consulting giants EY and KPMG, as well as technology firms such as NTT Data and Polaris. He has had the honour of working alongside senior industry leaders and CXOs from varied professional and cultural backgrounds. Amit holds a Master’s Degree in Finance alongside an Electronics Engineering degree and possesses certifications in RPA, PMP, and CSM

Innovator, Entrepreneur: Generating and taking ideas to market; and assisting those who aim to.

Shaurya Anand is a dedicated and driven individual with a passion for physics and technology. He graduated with a Master's degree in physics from the University of Mumbai in 2023. In addition to his academic achievements, Shaurya also gained valuable practical experience through an internship at the Swiss Center for Electronics and Microtechnology. During this internship, he worked on various projects related to photovoltaics and ML and gained hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology.