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Dr. Priyanka M Jadhav (nee Priyanka B Ingle)
BAMS MS Ph.D. MWC Aff.MFPM-RCP AD
CRC Pharma LLC, 333 Littleton Road, Suite 302, Parsippany, NJ 07054, USA
Phone 352.870.0178; 973.928.8563- Ext 125
E-mail: [email protected] ORCID ID: orcid.org/0000-0001-6545-5530
Objective & Summary
A Physician Researcher with Pharmaceutical Medicine training experienced in
immunology, synthetic- peptide and natural product research, clinical practice, clinical
research spanning from clinical trial planning, design, conduct, regulatory submissions
and procedures, development & validation of assessment scale and pharmacovigilance
Experience of over 7 years in drug discovery and development methods
Trained in immunology and pathology focusing autoimmune diseases (Sjogrens disease
and Type 1 diabetes), infectious disease models and methods involved viz-a-viz in-vitro
& pre-clinical methods including techniques like flow cytometry, RT-PCR, single-cell
analysis, etc
Experienced in grant writing, medical writing, pharmacovigilance, data monitoring and
management
Involved in DCGI Zonal center at Seth GSMC & KEM Hospital as Clinical research
trainee and Pharmacovigilance monitor, monitoring and conduct of trial
Mentored Master’s students of Pharmaceutical medicine and involved in training with
teaching experience of 3 years
Managerial capabilities like planning, conducting and raising funds for conferences and
workshops as a part of State University program
Professional Experience
Managing Member and Chief Scientific Officer CSO (2019- till date): MJI Therapeutics
LLC, 333 Littleton Road, Suite 302, Parsippany, NJ.
Summary:
Utilize transdisciplinary approach, to develop novel, innovative therapies and systems
for current health challenges in communicable and lifestyle diseases as well as for
maintenance of good health
Harness the traditional knowledge in conjunction with contemporary medicine to
develop innovative molecules which are safe, effective and affordable
Focus on optimal resource management, adopting repurposing methods for much faster
solutions to current health needs
Principal Partner & Translational Clinical Pharmacologist (2016-till date): CRC
Pharma LLC, 333 Littleton Road, Suite 302, Parsippany, NJ.
Summary:
Oversee and contribute to management, direction and growth of CRC and its projects
Currently working as Clinical regulatory consultant for six IND molecules in domain of
dermatology, cardio-metabolic diseases, autism, etc.
Formal FDA communications for Pre-IND discussions, INDs application preparation
Clinical trial disclosure and lay language summary drafting and review
Provide Clinical Regulatory expertise, commercialization inputs and portfolio expansion
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Early drug development: Translation from discovery to development phases
Lead as Clinical regulatory scientist for innovation in areas of immunology and
infectious diseases, oncology, diabetes and autoimmunity
Product concept development
Strategic planning and designing of protocols for lead molecules
Foster scientific communication by providing support for broad spectrum of medical
writing
Designing training material and courses in domain of pharmacovigilance (GPP), clinical
trials (GCP), and Ayurveda system/Natural product drug development
Post-Doctoral Research Associate (2014-2016): Diabetes Center of Excellence, Department of
Pathology, Immunology, and Laboratory Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Florida,
Gainesville, Florida, USA.
Summary: Working under aegis of Dr. Mark Atkinson, nPOD-JDRF, to understand the
pathogenesis of type 1 diabetes in pancreatic samples from cadaveric donors
Understanding the cell plasticity in human pancreas and variability with age
progression. Histopathological staining – bright field, confocal and immunoflourescent,
Digital pathology tools- including Aperio, Imagescope and Graphpad Prism
Grant writing, research publication, presentations and networking with other
researchers
Screening of phytopharmaceutical compounds/ generally regarded as safe(GRAS) (based
on principles of Ayurveda) compounds in NOD mice model, in-vitro models, islet
isolation and estimation of activity using techniques like flow cytometry, RT-PCR,
proliferation assays, others
Maternity leave 2012- 2013
Research Scientist (2011 –2012): Infectious Disease and Pathology Department, College of
Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA.
Summary:
Understanding pathophysiology of Sjogrens disease via animal models and in-vitro
methods
Development and setting up of single cell analysis lab, including automated
epifluorescence microscope equipped with a motorized stage and phase contrast,
preparation of chip and hybridization methods
Analyzing animal tissue using flow cytometry and microengraving technique
Maintaining SOPs, lab records, research publications
Assistant Professor (2008 –2011): Department of Infectious Diseases, Maharashtra
University of Health Sciences, at Seth G.S.Medical College & K.E.M. Hospital, Parel,
Mumbai.
Summary:
Teaching and training students of MSc Pharmaceutical Medicine for subjects like clinical
research, ethics, pharmacovigilance, drug discovery and development and regulatory
affairs, medical writing
Mentoring them for the research projects for the final dissertation and research
publication
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Arranging and conducting conferences and workshops for State University and applying
for grants and raising funds for the same
Conducting pharmacovigilance activity under DCGI zonal center at KEM hospital,
Mumbai
Conducting and collecting data for acute febrile illness in the major hospitals in and
around Mumbai, analyzing the data and submitting to State university for further
processing
Writing quarterly and annual reports and presenting the papers and reports at various
meetings
Consulting Physician (2005- 2010): Private practice, Navi Mumbai, India
Summary:
Examining and treating patients at OPD level
Consulting for pure Ayurvedic treatment with emphasis on Panchakarma and shaman
chikitsa
Educational credentials 1. American Medical Writer’s Association (AMWA) certification : Certified MWC (Jan
2019)
2. Ph.D. (Pharmaceutical Medicine) (2009−2013)
Department of Infectious Diseases and University Department of Interdisciplinary Research &
Technology, Maharashtra University of Health Science, Seth GSMC & KEM Hospital, Mumbai,
India.
Summary:
Based on principles of Ayurveda- symptom correlation- Interdisciplinary approach towards
first phase of drug discovery & development by searching lead molecules from traditional
medicine based on previous experience and guidance and optimizing the methods for further
research
Diversification of skill set by undertaking in-vitro & preclinical experiments in various
models for viral and parasitic diseases
Underwent training and conducted research for in-vitro work of anti-HSV drug at Piramal
Research Center, Mumbai
Collaborated with Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai for preclinical screening
of leads for anti-malarial molecule
Worked with Serum Institute of India for in-ovo studies for anti-influenza (H1N1) drug
Tied up with and mentored by Pharmanza Herbals Pvt, Ltd for extraction, standardization
and authentication of the drugs used in the study
Presented papers and posters of the research studies and won awards for the same
Published manuscript and a book resulting from the experiences of the research work
3. Masters in Pharmaceutical Medicine (2006-2008) graduated summa cum laude, in honor
rolls of MUHS
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Department of Infectious Diseases and University Department of Interdisciplinary Research &
Technology, Maharashtra University of Health Science, Seth GSMC & KEM Hospital, Mumbai,
India.
Summary:
Underwent rigorous training for 2 years to understand the drug discovery and development
process including clinical research
Conducted, completed and published 2 clinical observational studies, wrote 3 complete
protocols including ICF, PIS, CRF, etc and presented the paper and won award for the same
Participated in a Phase 2 clinical trial at Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Seth GSMC &
KEM Hospital, Parel, Mumbai, assisted in informed consent process, data collection, case
record form completion, study monitoring and drug delivery.
Assisted as a monitor for pharmacovigilance activity under DCGI zonal center at KEM
hospital, Mumbai
Translated and validated a Health Related Quality of Life (HRQOL) QOLIE-31 scale for the
research work
Secured travel grant and presented the paper at American College of Clinical Pharmacology,
USA and won award for same
4. Bachelor of Ayurved Medicine & Surgery (1999-2005) graduated magna cum laude
Sion Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Maharashtra University of Health Science, Nashik, India
Summary:
Completed 5.5 years of training including training in all the subjects for medical graduate
along with traditional subjects and clinical postings for 1 year
5. PGD in Patent laws (2009-2010)
Nalsar Proximate School of Law, Hyderabad, India
6. Industry program in Bioinformatics (2009-2010)
Bioinformatics Institute of India, Noida, New Delhi, India
Other academic achievements:
7. Master of Arts (Sanskrit) (2006-2008)
Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth ,Pune
8. Post Graduate Diploma in Human Rights (2005-2007)
Indian Institute Of Human Rights, New Delhi, India
9. Diploma in Sanskrit (2001-2002)
Department of Sanskrit, University of Mumbai, Kalina.
Publications
1. Jadhav PM. Pathogenesis of Psoriasis: Interplay of immunity and angiogenesis. (Ongoing-
under submission)
2. Jadhav PM. Severe psoriasis and psoriasis in pediatric population. (Ongoing- under
submission)
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3. Kaur G, Thawkar B, Dubey S, Jadhav PM. Pharmacological potentials of Betalin. Journal of
Complementary and Integrative Medicine. 2018 (In-press)
4. Jadhav PM. FDA expedited regulatory approval programs. AMWA session report April
2018.
5. Kusmartseva I, Peterson M, Philips T, Selman S, Jadhav P, Wasserfall C, Muller A,
Pugliese A, Schatz D, Atkinson M, Kaddis J. “Invasion and Proliferation of the Pancreas:
Does Hospitalization Time Matter?” under review with Diabetes (IF: 8.934)
6. Patwardhan K, Tillu G, Jadhav P. Good practices of publishing AYUSH research: A
practical checklist for authors. 2017 Accepted: In-print, Journal of Ayurved and Integrative
Medicine (Available online 4 June 2017) (IF: 0.87)
7. Kaur G, Wani V, Dixit D, Jadhav P. Cocos nucifera in combination with metformin for
modulation of diabetic symptoms in STZ induced diabetic rats. 2017 Accepted: In-print,
Journal of Ayurved and Integrative Medicine(IF: 0.87)
8. Invally M, Kaur G, Jadhav P. A potent nutraceutical combination of Cinnamomum cassia
& Nigella sativa for Type 1 Diabetes. 2017 Accepted: In-print, Journal of Ayurved and
Integrative Medicine(IF: 0.87)
9. Jadhav PM, Jadhav MP. Are we engaged in reproducible research? Journal of Ayurved and
Integrative Medicine 2015; 6 (3): 209-210 (IF: 0.87)
10. Kaur G, Wani V, Dave A, Jadhav P. Effect of Lagenaria siceraria and Trigonella foenum
graecum on Lipid Absorption and Excretion for Modulation of Lipid Profile. Science
international 2015; 3(1): 18-24.
11. Jadhav PM, Hingorani L, Kshirsagar N. Assessment of potency of PC complexed
Ocimum sanctum methanol extract in embryonated eggs against Influenza virus
(H1N1). Pharmacognosy Magazine 2014; 10 (37), 86-91. (IF: 1.256)
12. Jadhav MP, Jadhav PM. What's ailing India's research funding agencies? Nature India,
Dec 2013. doi:10.1038/nindia.2013.176
13. Jadhav PM. Ayurveda: science beyond skepticism and snake oil. Rheumatology;
July2013.http://rheumatology.oxfordjournals.org/content/52/8/1408/reply#rheumatology_e
l_105 (IF:4.682)
14. Jadhav PM. Need of novel scaffolds and approach to arrest Infectious diseases. Invited
article. Sociedad Iberoamericana de Informacion Cientifica (SIIC)CroIN publications 2013.
15. Jadhav PM, Jadhav MP. CAM and Conventional medicine: Hand in hand. Journal of
Clinical Rheumatology 2013; 19(4): 227. (IF: 2.603)
16. Jadhav PM, Hingorani L, Kshirsagar N. Pharmacodynamic evaluation for antiplasmodial
activity of Holarrhena antidysentrica (Kutaja) and Azadirachta indica (Neemb) in
P.berghei infected mice model. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine 2013; July: 520-524.
(IF: 1.062)
17. Jadhav PM, Sanap D, Bodke N, Gogtay N. Assessment and comparison of health related
quality of life (HRQOL) study in patients with epilepsy. Epilepsy and Behavior 2013;
27:165-168. (IF: 2.257)
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18. Jadhav MP, Jadhav PM, Shinde VM, Kadam PS, Kshirsagar NA. Liposomal amphotericin
B for the treatment of cryptococcal meningitis in HIV/AIDS patients in India – a pilot
pharmacokinetic study. Clinical Pharmacology in Drug Development 2013; 2(1): 48-52. (IF:
1.312)
19. Jadhav P, Kapoor N, Thomas B, Hingorani L, Kshirsagar N. Investigation of antiviral
properties of herbal extracts against Herpes Simplex Virus 1 & 2. North American Journal
of Medical Sciences 2012; 4(12): 641-647.
20. Jadhav PM, Shah R, Jadhav MP. Important advances in malaria vaccine research.
Chronicles of Young Scientist 2012; 3(2): 111-120.
21. Jadhav MP, Jadhav PM, Shelke P, Sharma Y, Nadkar M. Assessment of use of
complementary alternative medicine and its impact on quality of life in the patients
attending rheumatology clinic, in a tertiary care centre in India. Indian Journal of Medical
Sciences 2011; 65(2):27-34. (IF: 1.67)
22. Jadhav MP, Jadhav PM, Mutke AP, Sonawane SD, Patil BD, Naik NB, Sonawale AS. A
prospective observational study to assess quality of life and prescription pattern in
osteoarthritis patients at tertiary health center in Mumbai. Indian Journal of Medical
Sciences 2011; 65(2):34-40. (IF: 1.67)
23. Ingle PB, Mahuvakar AM, Kshirsagar NA. Quality of life in Epilepsy and factors
influencing it. Published in special section on infectious diseases in Technical Review
Series (TRS), Knowledge Update Programme (KUP), an official publication of Maharashtra
University of Health Sciences, Nashik 2008;35:1-10.
Abstracts/ Paper-Poster presentations 1. Poster presented entitled, “Expedited Drug Reviews and Safety Label Changes” Jadhav
PM, Bhaskar M at American Medical Writers’ Association (AMWA) Annual meeting in
Washington DC in November 2018.
2. Poster presentation at ISPOR 22nd Annual International Meeting, Boston, May 2017,
entitled: Utilizing HEOR methods to support quality data and decision-making for
better health outcomes through complementary and integrative health approaches by
Priyanka M Jadhav, Saudhamini Parathasarthy . Value in Health 2017 May; 20(5):A1-
A383 (IF: 4.3)
3. Poster presented entitled, “Invasion and Proliferation of the Pancreas: Does
Hospitalization Time Matter?” Kusmartseva I, Peterson M, Philips T, Selman S, Jadhav
P, Wasserfall C, Muller A, Pugliese A, Schatz D, Atkinson M, Kaddis J, at 2017 JDRF
nPOD 9th Annual Scientific Meeting from February 19-22, 2017 at Fort Lauderdale, USA
4. Presented poster at World Ayurveda Congress, Kolkata, India, on “Drug discovery and
Lead optimization: Ethno-pharmacology and Ethno-medicine way” Jadhav PM,
Waghmare PP, from 2nd-5th Dec 2016 (Will be published in Journal of Ayurved and
Integrative Medicine)(IF: 0.87)
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5. Chaired a session: Clinical Pharmacology Strategies in Precision Medicine-based Drug
Development and Preventive Medicine; at American College of Clinical Pharmacology
Annual meeting, Bethesda, Maryland, from 25th-27th September 2016
6. Poster presentation on “Impact of ICU stay duration and ischemia time on beta-cell
proliferation in pancreata from organ donors” at Digital Pathology Congress, San Diego,
USA on 22nd and 23rd June 2015
7. Presented 3 minute thesis – “nPOD tissue quality and projects - Sharing for cure” at 2015
Postdoc research symposium on 22nd April 2015
8. Presented work on Quality of nPOD tissue and factors associated with processing, in
Immunology of Diabetes Society 14th International Congress from 12-16th April 2015 in
Munich, Germany
9. Poster entitled, “Impact of ICU stay duration and ischemia time on beta-cell proliferation
in pancreata from organ donors” by Priyanka Jadhav, Emily Montgomery, Tiffany
Heiple, Martha Campbell-Thompson, Clive Wasserfall, Mark Atkinson on 6th June 2014,
Resident Research Day at University of Florida, FL, USA
10. Jadhav PM, Kapoor N, Thomas B, Hingorani L, Kshirsagar N. Investigation of antiviral
properties of herbal extracts against Herpes Simplex Virus 1 & 2. Clinical Pharmacology
in Drug Development 2012; 1(4): 212 (IF: 1.312)
11. Paper presented entitled “Investigation of antiviral properties of herbal extracts against
Herpes Simplex Virus 1 & 2” by Jadhav PM, Kapoor N, Thomas B, Hingorani L,
Kshirsagar N, at 41st Annual Meeting September 2012 organized by American College of
Clinical Pharmacology at San Diego, CA, USA.
12. Shelke P, Sharma Y, Ingle-Jadhav P, Nadkar M. Assessment of CAM use and its impact
on quality of life in patients attending rheumatology clinic, in a tertiary care centre in
India. Journal of Clinical Pharmacology August 2011;51(9): 1337. (IF: 2.475)
13. Oral paper presented entitled “Assessment of safety & efficacy of Ayurvedic drugs for
antiplasmodial activity” in 5th International Conference by South Asian Chapter of
American College of Clinical Pharmacology on “Clinical Pharmacology: Discovery,
Development & beyond” at Sahyadri Guest House, Mumbai, on 26th, 27th & 28th August
2011.
14. Ingle PB, Sanap D, Bodke N, Gogtay N. Assessment & Comparison of HRQOL in
patients of Epilepsy. Journal of Clinical Pharmacology September 2010;50(9):1058-1095. (IF:
2.475)
15. Ingle PB, Hagawane T, Mahuvakar A, Kshirsagar N. Common errors in protocol. Journal
of Clinical Pharmacology September 2010;50(9):1058-1095. (IF: 2.475)
16. Oral paper presented entitled “Investigation of antiviral properties of herbal extracts
against Herpes Simplex Virus 1 & 2
: in-vitro study” in 4th International Conference of South Asian Chapter of American College
of Clinical Pharmacology, December 2010.
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17. Paper presented entitled “Assessment & Comparison of HRQOL in patients of Epilepsy”
by Ingle PB, Sanap D, Bodke N, Gogtay N, at 39th Annual Meeting September 12-14, 2010
organized by American College of Clinical Pharmacology at Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
18. Oral paper presented entitled “Innovative approach for classification of TSM” in 3rd
International Conference on “Drug Discovery & Development-South Asian Perspective” of
South Asian Chapter of American College of Clinical Pharmacology, December 2009.
19. Oral paper presented entitled “Assessment & Comparison of HRQOL in patients of
Epilepsy” in 2nd International Conference on “Drug Discovery & Development-South Asian
Perspective” of South Asian Chapter of American College of Clinical Pharmacology,
October 2008.
20. Poster presentation on “Interferon-A magic tool” in Maharashtra University of Health
Sciences, Nashik. February 2007.
Book and book chapters
1. Authored chapter entitled, “Diabetes and Phytopharmaceuticals: Translational
pharmacology perspective“ with - Jadhav PM, Angolkar TR, Kaur G, for textbook
“Herbs for Diabetes and Neurological Disorders“ November 2017 with Apple Academic
Press, USA. (ISBN 9781771885881 - CAT# N11902)
2. Contributed book chapter- “Jadhav PM. Ayurvedic Perspective on Oxidative Stress
Management” in book entitled, “Textbook of Oxidative Stress and Antioxidant
Protection: The Science of Free Radical Biology and Disease” edited by Donald
Armstrong, Robert D. Stratton. ISBN: 978-1-118-83248-6. 584 pages. April 2016 published
by Wiley publications.
3. Emerging trends in Phytopharmaceuticals: 1st edition, 2015 CBS Publishers, New Delhi,
India. (ISBN-10: 8123926197) Editors: Dr. Priyanka Jadhav, Dr. Manoj Jadhav, Dr. Nilima
Kshirsagar
4. Contributed chapter entitled, “Phytopharmaceuticals 2020: Imperative to Change” with
Dr. Nilima Kshirsagar
5. Contributed for Hindi translation in book:
Dr. Nilima Kshirsagar, Miss Shraddha Anwikar, Miss. Mitali Bandekar, Dr. Shaun Noronha
“Kala Azar Ki Kahani – a Short Educational Film” a World Health Organization Tropical
Diseases Research Programme Initiative dealing with Pharmacovigilance for Miltefosine
in Visceral Leishmaniasis (2009)
Scientific contributions
Core team member and subject matter expert for Council of Ayurveda Research
http://ayurvedaresearchusa.org/ since 2015; Board of Director, Council of Ayurveda
Research, USA since 2018
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Research reviewer for ISPOR (International Society For Pharmacoeconomics and
Outcomes Research)- 20th Annual European Congress abstracts;
Total abstract reviewed: 22
Editorial review member for Center for Information and Study on Clinical Research
Participation (CISCRP) for industrial lay language summaries since August 2016
Public Policy Committee member of American College of Clinical Pharmacology
(ACCP), New York, USA since July 2016
Serving as Associate Editor for Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, Elsevier
Publications, since November 2016
Awards & Achievements
1. Ayurvedic Doctor AD® by National Ayurvedic Medical Association NAMA (May 2019)
2. Certified Medical Writer MWC® certification by American Medical Writers Association
AMWA (Dec 2018)
3. Affiliate Member of Faculty of Pharmaceutical Medicine, Royal College of Physicians,
United Kingdom since 2018
4. Board of Director, Council of Ayurveda Research, USA since 2018
5. Serving as Associate Editor for Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine,
Elsevier Publications, since November 2016 (Manuscripts handled and reviewed till
date: 35)
6. Public Policy Committee Working Group Member, American College of Clinical
Pharmacology since 2016
7. Chaired a session: Clinical Pharmacology Strategies in Precision Medicine-based
Drug Development and Preventive Medicine; at American College of Clinical
Pharmacology Annual meeting, Bethesda, Maryland, from 25th-27th September 2016
8. Conducted and mentored a 2-day workshop on “Scientific grant proposal and medical
writing” sponsored by ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research), New Delhi at VNS
College of Pharmacy, Bhopal, India, on 18-19th Jan 2016
9. Featured in Business- In the heart of Florida magazine –June 2015 issue for the win at
eWITS program of UF Innovation Hub
10. Awarded Experimental Pathology Innovative Grant at College of Medicine, University
of Florida for research work on “Combination therapies utilizing natural products for
prevention/reversal of type 1 diabetes” Sept 2014
11. Won the award for best business plan and Investor Pitch on a patented technology as
a part of eWITS training program. http://ewits.org/spring-2015-ewits-session-concludes-
winners-announced/
12. Featured in American College of Clinical Pharmacology Newsletter March 2013 and
interviewed as Student Highlight for 2013
http://library.constantcontact.com/download/get/file/1104628606996-
151/Ingle_Priyanka+Student+Highlight+Interview+Form+final.pdf
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13. Featured in Gatorx 2012, annual magazine of College of Pharmacy, University of
Florida
14. Winner of student award at American College of Clinical Pharmacology 41st annual
meeting September 2012 held at San Diego, CA, USA
15. Winner of “Dr.S.M. Karandikar” / 1st prize in 4th International Conference on
“Innovations in translating technologies through Clinical Pharmacology” of South
Asian Chapter of American College of Clinical Pharmacology, December 2010 for best
paper presentation
16. Awarded best outstanding abstract (New member category) entitled “Assessment &
comparison of HRQOL in responder & non-responder patients of epilepsy” presented
paper at 39th annual meeting September 12-14, 2010 organized by American College of
Clinical Pharmacology at Baltimore, Maryland, USA
17. Winner of “Nanivadekar Award”/ 1st prize in 3rd International Conference on “Drug
Discovery & Development-South Asian Perspective” of South Asian Chapter of
American College of Clinical Pharmacology, October 2009 for best paper presentation
for “Classification of Traditional systems of medicines: Need, Methods and Challenges”
18. Passed Dr.Homi Bhabha Bal Vaidnyanik Science Talent Search Competition. (1992-
93)
19. Ranked first in Thane District level examination on Mathematics. (1995)
Training
1. Participated in 22nd International Annual meeting of ISPOR (International Society For
Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research) in Boston, MA, USA from 21st-24th May
2017
2. Attended Third Annual BioNJ Diagnostics & Precision Medicine Summit on June 21st
2016, Rutgers Business School, Piscataway, NJ
3. Completed a grant writing workshop on SBIR/STTR grants on 7th October 2015 at UF
Innovation Hub, Gainesville, USA
4. Participated in eWITS program (Empowering Women in Technology Startups) by
Florida Innovation Hub and University of Florida, a 10 week program from Feb to April
2015, being chosen from over 400 applications in a cohort of 50 women
5. Completed the Grantsmanship Writing Workshop on April 29th 2014 organized by
University of Florida, FL, USA
6. Completed a 9 week course on Drug Discovery, Development & Commercialization
authorized by University of California, San Diego and offered through Coursera in
August 2013
7. Completed 2012 ICTR (Introduction to Clinical/Translational Research) course of
University of Florida on 13-27th July 2012
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8. Attended workshop on Good Laboratory Practices organized by Department of
Clinical Pharmacology, Seth GSMC and KEM Hospital, Mumbai on 10-11th July 2010
9. Competitive selection for Family Health International- National Institute of Health,
USA funded Course on “Fundamentals of Biostatistics in Clinical Research” from
10th to 12th March 2010 at Taj Residency, Lucknow organized by SGPGI, Lucknow
10. Participated in “Indo-US bilateral Conference on Infectious Diseases- 2010”: “Novel
Strategies for Design & Development of Drugs & Vaccines” Jan 5th-8th 2010, organized
by DBS, TIFR, Mumbai, India
11. Participated in ChemTech 2007- Pharma 2007, Clinical research 2007 and Biotech 2007
International Conferences in Mumbai on 7-9th February 2007
12. Symposia on “Challenges in Drug Development and Perspectives in Drug
Development” organized by Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Seth GSMC and
KEM Hospital, Mumbai on 20-21st December 2006
13. Participated in Sandhana 2003- Annual conference in Thane, India on 9-11th January
2003
14. Presented poster on Asthama pathology at Shwas vyadhi- Student seminar organized
by Ayurveda and Panchkarma center- Thane on 26nd March 2000
# Scientific Organizer and attendee for the following events:
15. Agenda Sensitization FOR IMNCI, SAM, IYCN Workshop and WHO new growth
charts organized by WHO (World Health Organization) & Unicef with MUHS at
Sahyadri Guest House, Malabar Hill, Mumbai on 6th April 2011
16. 4th Annual Conference on Research Methodology: What, How and its Future Prospects
organized by Infectious Disease Department, MUHS at Haffkine Institute for Training,
Research and Testing , Mumbai on 27th March 2011
17. Workshop on Hospital Administration: Current Issues and Future Challenges by
ESIC (Employees State Insurance Corporation)- MUHS at Sahyadri Guest House,
Mumbai on 6th June 2010
18. Consultation and Sensitization Workshop on Severe Acute Malnutrition organized by
WHO (World Health Organization) & Unicef with MUHS at Sahyadri Guest House,
Malabar Hill, Mumbai on 18-19th October, 2010
19. Workshop on Health Insurance by ESIC (Employees State Insurance Corporation)-
MUHS at Sahyadri Guest House, Mumbai on 9th May 2010
20. Certificate Course on Tuberculosis Update organized by Infectious Disease
Department, MUHS in collaboration with Directorate of Health Sciences at University
of Mumbai, Mumbai on 24th March 2010
21. Advanced Certificate Course on Ethics in Clinical research organized by Infectious
Disease Department, MUHS, at Haffkine Institute for Training, Research and Testing,
Mumbai on 9-10th January 2010
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22. Certificate Course on Drug discovery and development methods for Indian systems
of medicine (Infectious diseases) organized by Infectious Disease Department, MUHS,
Mumbai on 19-20th December 2009
23. Advanced Certificate Course in Pharmacovigilance organized by Infectious Disease
Department, MUHS, at University of Mumbai, Mumbai on 28-29th November 2009
24. Certificate Course in Pharmacovigilance organized by Infectious Disease Department,
MUHS in collaboration with Garware Institute and University of Mumbai, Mumbai on
21-22nd March 2009
25. Certificate Course on Ayurvedic Drug Standardization organized by Infectious Disease
Department, MUHS at University of Mumbai, Mumbai on 5-10th March 2009
26. Certificate Course on Ethics in Clinical research organized by Infectious Disease
Department, MUHS, at University Department of Interpathy Research and Technology
(UDIRT), Mumbai on 7-8th February 2009
27. State level conference and workshop on Research Methodology for Post Graduate
students of Ayurveda, Unani and Homeopathy, organized by Infectious Disease
Department, MUHS at Haffkine Institute for Training, Research and Testing , Mumbai
on 9th March 2008
28. Workshop on Good Clinical Practices and Research Methodology organized by
University Department of Interpathy Research and Technology (UDIRT), Mumbai on
24-25th May 2007
Workshops and Conferences organized
International Conferences – 07
a) South Asian Chapter of American College of Clinical Pharmacology (ACCP)-05 (2007-
2011)
b) UNICEF workshops on WHO new growth charts- 02 (2010-2011)
University level certificate courses, symposium - 14
a) Research Methodology Workshops- 04 (2008-2011)
b) Certificate courses on (Tuberculosis update - 01, Ethics – 02, Pharmacovigilance – 03,
Drug discovery and Development methods - 01, Ayurvedic drug standardization- 01,
ICMR meetings- 02)
National level conferences - 05
Invited lectures given – 07 1. Roundtable discussion on “Empowering women professional in medical writing –
exploring the entrepreneur within!” at American Medical Writers’ Association
(AMWA) Annual meeting in Washington DC in November 2018.
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2. Keynote speaker for 26th International Conference “Ayurveda & Women’s Health”, on
topic of “Living with Breast Cancer: Maintaining Health & Quality of Life”, April 6 – 8,
2018.
3. Invited talk on “Healthy aging and longevity” at South Asian Chapter of American
College of Clinical Pharmacology annual meeting in Mumbai, India in May 2017
4. Chaired a session: Clinical Pharmacology Strategies in Precision Medicine-based Drug
Development and Preventive Medicine; at American College of Clinical Pharmacology
Annual meeting, Bethesda, Maryland, from 25th-27th September 2016
5. “Career opportunities ahead and interdisciplinary research” delivered at Sion
Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Sion on 6st January 2015
6. Invited for talk at Update Ayurveda on “Advancing Ayurveda Medicine Research:
Translational way” on 12th December 2014
7. Delivered talk on “Translational research: T1D “at Sinhgad College of Pharmacy, Pune
on 6th December 2014
8. “Translational research: way forward” at Mother Teresa College of Pharmacy,
Hyderabad on 3rd December 2014
9. Delivered lecture on “GRAS in Type 1 Diabetes” at VNS group of Institutions, College
of Pharmacy, Bhopal on 29th November 2014
10. “Type 1 Diabetes- Mice and men” at SPP School of Pharmacy &Technology
Management, V. L. Mehta Rd, Vile Parle (W), Mumbai on 27th November 2014
11. “HIV- pathology, treatment and pharmacovigilance” at Sion Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya,
Sion on 1st December 2009
Professional Affiliations
1. Ayurvedic Doctor AD® by National Ayurvedic Medical Association NAMA (May 2019)
2. Serving as Associate Editor for Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, Elsevier
Publications, since November 2016
3. Member of International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research
(ISPOR) since October 2016
4. Editorial review member for Center for Information and Study on Clinical Research
Participation (CISCRP) for industrial lay language summaries since August 2016
5. Public Policy Committee member of American College of Clinical Pharmacology
(ACCP), New York, USA since July 2016
6. Core team member and subject matter expert for Council of Ayurveda Research
http://ayurvedaresearchusa.org/ since 2015
7. Member of National Ayurvedic Medical Association NAMA (2015)
8. Member of American Medical Writer’s Association (AMWA) since February 2015
9. Member of ASCB (American Society of Cell Biology), USA from 2014-2016
10. Member of American College of Clinical Pharmacology (ACCP), New York, USA (ID#
2867) (Since 2010)
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11. Founding and organizational member of South Asian Chapter- American College of
Clinical Pharmacology (SAC-ACCP) (Since 2007)
12. Life Member of Forum for Ethical Review Committees in the Asian and Western
Pacific Region (FERCAP), Strategic Initiative for Developing Capacity in Ethical Review
(SIDCER). (Since 2006)
Computer proficiency Applications such as Windows and MSOffice
Statistical software applications like GraphPad prism
Digital pathology tools, Image analysis software like Aperio, Imagescope, Webscope,
Referencing systems- Endnote, Mendeley, Zotero, RefWorks, citeulike
Good aptitude and grasping knowledge of new applications
Personal information Date of birth: 18th July 1982
Sex: Female
Nationality: Indian
Marital status: Married
USA Visa status: AOS (Adjustment of Status) under EB1 (Principal applicant) (PD: Oct
2017)
Professional references To be provided on request.
Hobbies: Bharatanatyam (Indian classical dance form), painting, sketching, writing
(poetry/prose)
Contribution to scientific journals as Reviewer
Manuscript details Number Publication statistics Number
Total research
publications
17 +20* Total Citation 71
Original Research 9 H Index 04
Journal name Reviewer since Papers Pubmed-index and
impact factor
Journal of Ethno pharmacology 2012 48 Yes/ 3.284
International Journal of
Ayurved Research
2009 4 Yes/--
Journal of Ayurved and
Integrative Medicine
2013-2015 (reviewer)
2016-ongoing (Asso
Editor)
55 Yes/0.68
Pharmaceutical Biology Informa
healthcare
2013 4 Yes/1.337
PLOS One 2015 1 Yes/3.53
International Journal of
Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical
Sciences
2014 5 Yes/--
Journal of Pathogens 2015 1 Yes/--
ISPOR abstracts /Value in
Health
2017 22 Yes/ 4.3
Total papers reviewed 2012- 2017 118
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articles
Guest Editorial/
commentary
04 I Index 02
Letter to Editor 02 First Author 13
Review 02 Book chapters/
contributions
7
Abstract (published
in journal)
07 Total impact factor 51.421
Paper/poster
presented
20*
Under review-
preparation
05
Skills summary: Related to drug discovery and development
Clinical Regulatory expertise, subject matter expertise
Handling and conducting assays for various infective agents, immunological studies and
autoimmune diseases
Performing in-vitro cell-culture, in-ovo and preclinical assays and experiments
Single cell analysis technique, Flow cytometry, Biochemical immune-histochemistry
techniques, PCR assay, protein analysis- Western blotting, immunoflourescent staining, histo-
pathology studies and interpretation using software like Imagescope & Aperio, and others
Screening of samples including herbal extracts for their safety and efficacy in various models
Extraction and standardization of herbal extracts using HPTLC and HPLC methods
Extensive study of natural products for selection in various diseases
Related to clinical research and clinical development
Generating research ideas, writing of the protocol and ethics committee permissions and
communication
Planning of trial, conduct, patient recruitment, Informed consent, safety monitoring,
randomization
Translation and validation of scales and administration to the patients, patient interviewing
Trial reports, monitoring of trial, compliance and analysis
Related to medical writing
IND, CTD writing – Expertise in Nonclinical and Clinical Module compilation
ICSRs, Narratives, PSURs, CSRs
Lay language summaries
Publications in peer-reviewed national and international indexed journals with impact factor
Presentation of research work at various conferences and awards for the same
Related to Pharmacovigilance
Experience of ADR monitoring at Seth GSMC & KEM Hospital, Mumbai under National PVG
Program of Government of India
Received training and hands on experience in various PVG reports describing ADR,AE, SAE,
PSURs, documents related to DSMB, EC, etc
Conducted and participated in advanced certificate course training on PVG by Uppsala
Monitoring Centre by WHO
Managerial skills and team player ability exhibited at various occasions
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Related to Ayurveda practice
Over 13 years of experience of Ayuveda practice
Trained and practiced pure Ayurveda for nearly 5 years (in India)
Extensive experience and robust record of Ayurveda research
Received training from senior Vaidya’s in Mumbai and Pune
Emphasis on rheumatology, autoimmune diseases
Profound experience in Panchakarma/shodhana and shaman chikitsa
Granth vachana with senior teachers
Date: May 2019