Dr. Ashwini Raghu holds a Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) degree from the prestigious Government Ayurvedic Medical College in Bangalore. She furthered her expertise by obtaining a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree, solidifying her in-depth knowledge and proficiency in the Ayurvedic medical system.
In addition to her Ayurvedic practice, Dr. Ashwini Raghu is a certified nutritionist. She
integrates her knowledge of nutrition with Ayurvedic principles to provide
comprehensive dietary advice and lifestyle modifications, promoting overall well-
being and disease prevention. Dr. Ashwini Raghu is currently advancing her
academic qualifications by pursuing a Master's degree in Neuroscience at Dukes
University, Europe.
Dr. Ashwini Raghu is a dedicated philanthropist who operates a unique and
compassionate healthcare initiative known as the "Pay What You Can Clinic." At this
clinic, patients are not required to pay a set fee for services. Instead, they can
contribute an amount they are comfortable with after receiving satisfactory treatment.
This model ensures that high-quality Ayurvedic healthcare is accessible to everyone,
regardless of their financial situation.
Ashwini Raghu is deeply involved in initiatives that support the education of
underprivileged children. Her commitment to giving back to the community is
demonstrated through her active participation in numerous educational programs
and charitable organizations.
Mr. Raghu Rangaswamy
CEO
Mr. Raghu Rangaswamy, a seasoned leader with over 25 years of experience in
Business Development and Scientific research, spearheads our team of experts.
He played a pivotal role in the successful launch of Molecular Operating
Environment software (MOE) and Schrodinger software in India, building the
business from Scratch to millions of USD. He also conducted user group meetings
for more than 1500 participants inviting heads for R&D and Vice Chancellors from
Universities. His exceptional academic background in Pharmacy, Biotechnology, and
Bioinformatics, coupled with an MBA, fuels his unique techno-commercial approach
and marketing acumen.
Raghu Rangaswamy also held diverse roles as a Scientist at DSQ Biotech and
Biocon, an Assistant Professor at PSG Medical College, and a Medical
Representative at Bayer and Tata Pharma. This diverse experience instilled in him a
deep understanding of the scientific community’s needs and challenges.
Raghu Rangaswamy’s expertise extends beyond the commercial realm. He is a
sought-after speaker at national and international conferences, serves on the
advisory boards of leading Indian universities, and actively contributes to
philanthropic initiatives, particularly those focused on rural children’s education and
supporting individuals with disabilities.
He is the trustee and Vice President of Friends of Camphill India Trust and Vice
President of Vallal V. Dasappa Gowder old boys’ association trust which is involved
in educating children.
Dr. Vellarkad Viswanadhan
VP - Computational Chemistry
Dr Vellarkad Viswanadhan has over thirty-five years of Pharmaceutical industry
and professional experience in USA (Amgen, National Cancer Institute, Gensia-
Psicor) and in India (Jubilant Biosys) in the fields of Computational drug design,
Molecular Modeling and Informatics. As the Vice President of Computational
Chemistry and Informatics at Jubilant Biosys, he has led drug discovery and
informatics projects and mentored research scientists supporting Drug Discovery,
Chemical Database and Computational methods/tools development.
For several years, he was extensively involved in engaging of MNCs as the
Executive Sponsor for planning, executing and delivering milestone-based Drug
Discovery, Informatics, Medicinal and Computational Chemistry projects. The drug
discovery projects he worked on include cancer, pain & inflammation, Alzheimer’s
disease, and metabolic disorders.
Dr Viswanadhan has extensively published (76 research articles and over 15 patents
/ applications; Close to 10000 citations in total). He has served as a reviewer for
journals and member to Board of Studies of universities and offered Guidance for
MS & Ph.D Students.
He was named as belonging to the list of top 2% of scientists in the world for the past
3 years:
Dr. Chitraa Tangavel, a Clinical Scientist with 25 plus years of experience and has a
wide exposure in the biotechnological industry, education, and research, particularly
in the realms of OMICS platform especially metagenomics, proteomics and
metabolomics. Her significant contributions have propelled advancements in
deciphering system biology during the progress of musculoskeletal diseases
especially Intervertebral disc disease, Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid arthritis
showcasing her leadership and expertise.
In proteomics and metabolomics, Dr. Tangavel’s has a good expertise in coupling
advanced proteomics sequencing with computational approaches for the integration
of OMICS platforms, to unravel molecular insights underlying inflammation,
degenerative disc disease, fungal keratitis, and metabolic disorders.
Dr. Tangavel’s research stands out for her innovative approach, especially in
exploring the dynamic interactions between host cells and the microbiome within the
disc environment using OMICS platforms. The integration of proteomics has enabled
her to unravel the complexities of microbial communities associated with disc health,
contributing significantly to this field.
In academia, Dr. Tangavel demonstrates a strong commitment to education by
mentoring students and contributing to academic leadership. Her pivotal role in
establishing research facilities spans biochemistry, cell culture, proteomics,
metabolomics, and genomics, underscoring her impact across multiple domains.
With a prolific publication record and acquaintance with innovative biomarker
discovery platforms, Dr. Tangavel emerges as a significant contributor to
understanding biological processes.
Her dedication is evident in her holistic approach, utilizing both wet lab
experimentation and cutting-edge computational methods on the OMICS platform.
This multifaceted approach positions her as a key figure shaping the future of
personalized therapeutic interventions, showcasing her enduring impact on the
intersection of biotechnology and computational biology.
Dr. V. Subramanian is a distinguished scholar and honorary consultant in
Theoretical Chemistry, Computational Chemistry, and Computational Biology. With
an impressive academic and research career spanning several decades, he is
currently serving as a Visiting Faculty at the Department of Chemistry, Indian
Institute of Technology Madras. His extensive tenure at the CSIR-Central Leather
Research Institute from 1994 to 2022 exhibits his commitment to advancing scientific
knowledge and research.
Dr. Subramanian's expertise lies in the characterization of non-covalent interactions
in molecular clusters and self-assemblies, development of Conceptual DFT based
descriptors for QSAR and QSTR applications, and the exploration of sequence,
structure, stability, and function interrelationships in proteins, particularly collagen.
His research also extends to developing force field parameters for metalloproteins
and enzymes and investigating the interactions of nanomaterials with
macromolecules at the atomic and molecular levels.
His theoretical work on functional materials has significant implications for hydrogen
storage, OLEDs, dye-sensitized solar cells, and novel 2D Dirac materials for energy
applications. Dr. Subramanian's scientific contributions are well-recognized, with
24 Ph.D. students supervised, 317 publications, over 6,740 citations, and an h-index
of 43. His accolades include the CRSI–Young Scientist Award (2003), CRSI Bronze
Medal (2008), and Fellowships at both the National Academy of Sciences, Allahabad
(2013), and the Indian Academy of Science, Bangalore (2014).
Dr. Subramanian's pioneering work in Theoretical and Computational Chemistry has
provided deep insights into the non-covalent interactions within molecular systems,
the structure and reactivity of biomolecules, and the design of novel materials for
energy applications. His dedication to research and education continues to inspire
and influence the scientific community.
Mr. Anbu Dinesh Jayakumar
Application Scientist
Anbu Dinesh Jayakumar is a Computational Chemist with nearly three years of
industrial experience at Jubilant Biosys, Bengaluru, he has worked in various small
molecule drug discovery projects, using advanced computational tools to drive
progress.
Anbu holds an M. Pharm in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR
Medical University. His M. Pharm project won the State-Level First Award from the
Tamilnadu Pharmacy Welfare Trust, Chennai.
Currently, he works as an Application Scientist, where he is involved in promoting
and doing pre and post sales training on the computational chemistry software
solutions marketing by Molecular Solutions. Besides his scientific work, he is also
involved research and helps the business development team. He is passionate about
reading the latest articles and updating his knowledge and learning the software
used in drug discovery and development.
