Professor Dr. D. Raghunadha Rao is a distinguished academician and is currently working as a professor in the Department of Medical Oncology at Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad. Mr. Raghunadha Rao has several academic credentials to his credit – M.B.B.S from Osmania University, M.D from Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Punjab University and D.M. from Cancer Institute, University of Madras. Apart from that, he is also serving as a life member in several leading professional bodies and is also a USMLE certified professional.

In his illustrious career spanning several decades, Dr. Rao boasts of several notable achievements. He was instrumental in establishing the 1st Medical Oncology Department and a comprehensive Cancer Care Center for the state of Andhra Pradesh in the year 1989 in addition to establishment of several pharmacies, clinical research facilities, etc. He carries the rare distinction of being the first in India to become a Certified Clinical Research Physician from the International Association of Clinical Research Professionals in the year 2004. With his exemplary knowledge and excellence in medical profession, Dr. Rao has been honored with several awards and medals; takes pride in completing over 120 clinical trials in all phases since 1982 and has to his credit over 60 research publications in national and international journals of repute.

Dr. G. Senayya is a distinguished scholar and an academician, currently working as the Director in Issar Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. He holds a doctorate degree in Microbiology and carries with him a rich experience of over 20 years having worked in various capacities like Professor, Reader and Lecturer. Prior to his employment at Issar Pharmaceuticals, he was working as the Professor of Microbiology at Osmania University with distinction of having several noteworthy contributions to his credit.

Notable contributions of Dr. Seeniah include establishment of laboratory for Anaerobic Fermentations at Osmania University and handling several research projects, funded by Government of India in frontier areas of Micro-biology. He also has the unique distinction of publishing 60 research papers in several national and international journals and has 2 patents to his credit pertaining to aspartame production process and enzymes.

Dr. Mohan Ram Mamidi holds a doctorate in Nutritional Bio-chemistry with notable research contributions and expertise in areas of Nutrition and Reproductive & Child Health and other related areas. He has been actively involved in planning and management of the training programmes for health professionals from India and other developing countries. He was an ex-Director with NIN (National Institute of Nutrition), spearheading research projects with active involvement in planning, supervision and guidance of researches in both basic and applied aspects of health and nutrition, in consonance with the national policies and action plans.

Dr. Karmalkar Mukund is an outstanding medical professional, who currently holds a senior position as Associate Director – Clinical Research in Care Hospitals Group, Hyderabad. Armed with an MBBS degree from Osmania University and a fellowship in Cardiology from Care Hospitals, he has an excellent track record of having worked in various capacities such as Medical Registrar, Senior Research Associate, Research Surgeon and Associate Director – Clinical Research.

Notable accomplishments of Dr. Mukund include handling national multi-centric clinical trials (phase III & IV), International multi-centric clinical trials (Phase II, III & IV) and managing multi-centric clinical trials (CRO function, getting DGCI approvals, etc). He has to his credit few research certifications and also contributed immensely in publishing several scientific write-ups and research papers in leading national and international journals. He also served in the capacities of Instructor and trainer and also worked as National Lead Co-ordinator and Regional Academic Coordinator.

Dr. K. Koteshwara Rao is a distinguished medical practitioner in the UK for almost 20 years, wherein he is associated with clinical research and is also a highly successfully entrepreneur. During his illustrious career in UK, he founded 3 separate business entities, each of which was subsequently sold for a substantial profit.

In recognition to his coveted achievements, Dr. Rao was awarded Membership of the British Institute of Management and was appointed a Tribunal Member in 1985 by the Lord Chancellor. The Tribunal is an apex body for the whole of the United Kingdom and its objective is to look after the interest and standards of all registered nursing homes in the UK. Later, Dr. Rao started Transgene Biotek, wherein his exemplary knowledge has helped him to identify lab-scale technologies that can be commercially scaled up and are vital for improving the lives of millions of people.