Voices of Pharma

In this episode, we explore the inspiring journey of Dr. Bajarang Kumbhar, who rose from a small town to become a prominent professor at NMIMS. Overcoming early academic challenges, Dr. Kumbhar transitioned from chemistry to biochemistry, earning a PhD and publishing numerous impactful research papers. His resilience and determination in the face of adversity highlight the importance of perseveran...

In the seventh episode of Pharma Now, we sit down with Dr. Yaron Silberberg, Solution Center Director of Ajinomoto CELLiST, to discuss the company's cutting-edge approach to cell culture media development. Ajinomoto CELLiST specializes in creating customized media solutions tailored to specific cell lines and therapeutic modalities, with a particular focus on gene therapy and biologics product...

In this interview, Mr. K Raja Bhanu, a distinguished leader in the pharmaceutical industry, shares his remarkable journey from a regulatory officer to the Director General of PharmExcil. With extensive experience and deep insights, Mr. Bhanu discusses the role of PharmExcil in promoting India's pharmaceutical exports and the significant milestones achieved over the years. He sheds light on the...

Join us in an enlightening conversation with Dr. Pratima Srivastava, Vice President at Aragen, as she shares her incredible journey in the world of pharmaceutical research and development. From her early aspirations of becoming a scientist to her current role at one of the largest CROs in the country, Dr. Srivastava offers valuable insights into the challenges and triumphs of a career in R&D....

In this insightful interview, Dr. Sathish Sadagopan, Head of R&D at Anthem, shares his fascinating journey from academia to leading one of India's top CROs. Learn about his early passion for biology, his groundbreaking work in virology, and his transition back to India to build a thriving R&D division. Dr. Sathish discusses the evolving role of CROs, the impact of AI in research, and t...

Mr. Mannan Khambati, a renowned leader in pharmaceutical manufacturing, shares his inspiring career path in this interview. In this video, he discusses his transition from biology student to manufacturing head, the challenges of scaling up from R&D to production, and the importance of CGMP compliance. Watch the entire video as he sheds light on how the industry is embracing sustainability and...

In this interview, Ms. Rajni Jha, a seasoned professional with 32 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, discusses her career journey from a research and development chemist at Ranbaxy to a freelance consultant in regulatory affairs. She sheds light on the importance of regulatory affairs in ensuring the safety and efficacy of drugs, and the evolving landscape of regulations for biosi...

At Pharma Now, we get the opportunity to meet and connect with many high-profile scientists, researchers and professionals from the pharma industry. One such man is Dr. Subhash Thuluva, Sr. Vice President & Head - Clinical Development, Biological E. Limited. He has 20+ years of experience leading global clinical development projects for investigational new drugs and vaccines. Watch this interv...