Lilac Insights
Postdoctoral Fellow (Department of Microbiology and Cell biology, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore), Postdoctoral Fellow/Research Scientist – Departments of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Pediatrics, University of Tennessee Health Science Centre, Medical Laboratory Professional License from the State of Tennessee, USA as a specialist in Clinical and Molecular Genetics.
David A. Hungerford Chair, 2018 awarded by the Centre for Human Genetics, Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Ex-HOD & Professor of the Cancer Cytogenetics Dept, Tata Memorial Hospital (TMH), Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Renowned Scientist with vast experience of 40 years in the field of Cancer Genetics (Research and genetics service program in hematological malignancies & solid tumors - unique).
Ph.D. in Applied Biology, Cancer Research Institute (ACTREC), Mumbai University.
Established” Cancer Cytogenetics Dept in TMH in 1989.
Publications: 149 and Research Grants: 24.
Ph. D. Guide- Teacher in Applied Biology, Mumbai University, Ex- Ph.D. Guide in Life Science, Homi Bhabha National Institute, deemed University, TMC, Mumbai.
Post-Doc, Research Associate on NIH Grant in Cincinnati University, USA, Jan,1990-Aug,1992 Recipient of UICC (Union for International Cancer Control) Fellow, 2003.
Invited visiting Professor by Ministry of Science & Technology, Kaulalumpur Medicine Institute, Malaysia, 1997; University Bari, Italy, 2003; University of Massachusetts, USA, 2006; University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, USA, 2006; Cincinnati University Hospital, Ohio, USA, 2006; Texas Children Hospital, University of Texas, Houston, USA, 2006; Visiting scientist to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, USA, 2012; Cancer Genetics Inc, NJ, USA, 2013.
Trained in Fetal Medicine Harris Birthright Centre for Research in Fetal Medicine at the Kings College, London under Prof Kypros Nicolaides.
FMF (U.K.) certified trainer.
Established the country’s first FMF(U.K.) training centre at the Indraprastha Apollo hospital, Delhi.
Holds the distinction of being the first Indian to get the Diploma in Fetal Medicine from the Fetal Medicine Foundation (U.K.).
Formal training in Fetal Medicine Harris Birthright Centre for Research in Fetal Medicine at the Kings College, London under Prof Kypros Nicolaides.
FMF (U.K.) certified Trainer.
First to perform Laser Fetoscopy in India.
Haematologist and Specialist in Bone Marrow Transplants ,Hinduja Hospital.
Gold medalist from Mumbai University during his MD medicine.
Acquired training in Hematology from University College London and Imperial College London, U.K. MRCP (Member of Royal College Of Physicians) and FRCPath (Fellow of Royal College of Pathologists) from Royal College London and Completed CCST (Certificate of completion of specialist Training) from London University.
Worked as a consultant hematologiost in NHS U.K. before coming to India.
He served as a lecturer for London university in hematology specialty till 2016. He is involved in regular teaching for MRCP and FRCPath candidates. He also serves as a training professor of hematology at a municipal hospital (LTMMC) for MD postgraduate doctors in Mumbai.
Clinical Geneticist and expert in Inborn errors of Metabolism.
Clinical & Metabolic Genetics OPD.
Presently consultant at KEM Hospital, Bharati Vidyapeeth Hospital & Medical College, and Surya Hospital, PCMC.
MD (Medical Genetics)- National Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education, Kyiv, Ukraine.
Post-Graduate Teaching for MD/ DNB Paediatrics students and Super-Speciality Fellows of Bharati Vidyapeeth Hospital and Medical College and KEM Hospital Pune.
National Executive Member- indian Society of inborn Errors of Metabolism (ISIEM).
Chairperson- Genetics Sub-Chapter Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP), Pune.
M.B.B.S, MD Pediatrics (BVDUMC, Pune), Fellowship in Genetic and Metabolic Disorders (BVDUMC, Pune).
HMX Fundamentals in Genetics (Harvard Medical School, USA) and Observership in Inherited Metabolic Disorders (Birmingham Children Hospital, UK).
In his past experiences, worked as Senior Resident at Dept. of Pediatrics, Bharati Hospital, Pune; Associate Consultant, Mai Mangeshkar Hospital, Pune and Consulting Pediatrician, Neonatologist and Geneticist - The Nxgen, Prabhadevi, Mumbai.
Presently working as Consultant Genetic and Metabolic Disorders, Sujanan Clinics- Lilac Insights, Mumbai.
He was awarded for best paper, Mahapedicon 2017 for “Blood pressure profile of pre-school children with birth weight less than 1500 gm”.
And presented paper in Indian Society of Inherited Metabolic Disorders on “Mitochondrial disorders: A tertiary center experience of varied genotypes and some rare phenotypes”.
Biometry Nutrition, University of Pune, PGD Sports Nutrition SNDT college, Certified at Banglore Boston Nutrition Collaborative (BBNC) for Nutrition Research Methods, Nutrigenomic Counselor at Gene Support, Certified Keto Epilepsy Dietician at Asian Institute of Ketogenic Diet Therapy, IEM Advanced Module certified metabolic dietician, Birmigham, UK.
She is registered dietician at RD Board, Indian Dietetic Association, Reg. No. 032/2011.
25 years as a Clinical Nutritionist, Pediatric (16 years), Research Nutritionist and Metabolic Dietician, Adjunct faculty at SNDT college, Pune (10 years) for Clinical Biochemistry and Pediatric Nutrition.
In her current role, she is working as Consultant Pediatric Nutritionist and Metabolic Dietician in neonates, failure to thrive, handling cases like liver and gastroenterology malabsorption syndrome, CMPA, food allergies, renal, endocrine, inborn errors of metabolism, neuro behavioural disorders autism, ADHD, epilepsy etc.
She has presented papers in many National and International Conferences.
Received “Best Poster in Nutrition” award for Poster Presentation, during an Indo- British Conference on Pediatric Gastroenterology, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi.
Nutritional Guidelines for children & Nutritional Policies in India “for Nutrition & Galli Galli Sim Sim Project” Report for Sesame workshop, Dept. of International Education, Research & Outreach, April 2008 (International, Co-author).
Madkaikar V (2014) “DHA status is positively related and LA is negatively related to birth anthropometrics in urban India”. British Journal of Nutrition.
Masters in Bioinformatics from Sikkim Manipal University and B. Sc. in Biotechnology from Bharati Vidyapeeth University, Pune, Maharashtra.
With a vast experience of 11 years, he is leading the Biochemistry department of Lilac Insights. Certified from Fetal Medicine Foundation (UK): The 11-13 weeks scans and Preeclampsia screening.
He worked as Scientific Officer of Biochemistry (ELISA) at Thyrocare Technologies Ltd., Navi Mumbai. Specialized in Prenatal Screening Tests based on Fetal Medicine Foundation (FMF) UK guidelines.
Report verification and interpretation as per international guidelines and standards.
Focus on evidence-based prenatal screening, development and collation of data for the Indian population.
Responsible for lab operations related to Technical, Administration and Quality control.
M.Tech in Biotechnology from Dr. D Y Patil University of Biotechnology & Bioinformatics with an additional certification in Medical Genetics from Maharashtra University of Health Sciences.
Various publications in National & International journals.
Have 10+ years of experience in Clinical Cytogenetics and Molecular Biology.
Currently heads Clinical Cytogenetics department, managing processes like FISH, Karyotype of Prenatal and Postnatal specimens. Manages a team of experts who utilize advanced systems like latest microscopes and auto karyotype.
B.Sc. in Chemistry from Mumbai University and Masters in Medical Genetics from MGM University, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Joined Lilac Insights in 2011 in Cytogenetics department and was promoted from Junior Cytogenetic technologist to HOD of Clinical Cytogenetics in 4 years.
Worked as HOD of Clinical Cytogenetics (Reproductive Genetics) at Lilac Insights from 2015-19.
In current role, trains the new employees for skills required in the lab function. Also, provides certification courses/projects to students/Interns to excel and get ready for Industry.
Ph.D. in Science (Applied Biology) from ICMR- National Institute of Immunohaematology, University of Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Post Graduate Diploma in Nanobiotechnology from Life Science Foundation India, Karnataka, India.
Masters in Science with specialization in Biotechnology from Birla College, University of Mumbai, India.
With 6 years of experience at research organizations and diagnostic companies, he established protocols and methods for diagnosis of some rare bleeding and thrombotic disorders.
At Lilac Insights, he is conducting molecular tests for Haematological Malignancies and Solid Tumors with advanced sequencing technologies and reporting within stipulated turn around time.
He is a recipient of Senior Research Fellowship from Indian Council of Medical Research (2016-2019) and 3 international travel grants (ICMR, SERB-DST, ECTH Board) to attend and present papers at international conferences.
Ph.D. in Applied Biology and M.Sc. (Research) in Microbiology.
Various publications in National & International journals.
Served as Technical assistant and Ph.D. Student in Jaslok Hospitals and Research Center.
Currently handles Cytogenetic tests for various hematological malignancies and solid tumors.
Genetic Counseling- PG Diploma from Manipal Hospital Bangalore, Manipal University and Masters in Biotechnology from University of Pune, Maharashtra, India.
Level II certified Genetic Counselor from Board of Genetic Counseling, India.
Joined Lilac Insights as a Genetic Counselor in 2017 and plays a key role in awareness programs about Genetic Diagnosis through CMEs and round table meetings.
Presently, as Genetic Counselor she bridges the gap between doctor & patient, in the area of practice Prenatal, Pre-conception, Pediatric, Late-onset disorders and Oncogenetics.
Area of responsibility also includes verifying and reporting Microarray, Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) data.
Masters in Biomedical Genetics with a specialization in Genetic Counseling from VIT University, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India.
Executive Council Member and Level II certified Genetic Counselor from Board of Genetic Counseling, India (BGC-I).
As an Executive council member of BGC-I involved in participating and organizing National and International conferences/workshops/seminars/webinars in India.
Presented a case study in the Genetic Counseling Pre-Conference Workshop, at the 12th Asia-Pacific Conference on Human Genetics in Bangkok, Thailand (2017).
With vast experience of 5 years in Prenatal, she has handled Prenatal, Preconception and Pediatric (in born erros of metabolism, nephrological, neurological, muscular dystrophies) and Adult (nephrological, neurological, late onset disorders) onset disorders. She joined Lilac Insights as a Genetic Counselor in 2018, to lead awareness about Genetic testing and diagnosis through CMEs.
Previously worked with Dhiti Omics Technologies Pvt. Ltd, Bangalore.
In her current role, she counsels patients in the prenatal, preconception, pediatric and adult settings as well as takes care of the analysis, interpretation and reporting of Microarray data, Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) data. Also, trains prospective Genetic Counselors in the above.
P.G. Diploma in Molecular and Cellular Diagnostics and M. Sc. Medical Microbiology.
Joined Lilac Insights Genomics department with responsibility of NGS, Microarray and Sanger data analysis and reporting.
With vast experience of 12 years of professional experience in the Molecular genomics - Next generation sequencing, Sanger sequencing and Microarray wet bench lab procedures and data analysis, teaching and laboratory experience in the Medical Microbiology.
M.Sc. in Biotechnology from Bangalore University, Ph.D. in Biotechnology from University of Mysore and Post-doctoral fellow from St. Johns Research Institute, Bangalore.
At Lilac Insights, performing, analyzing and interpreting molecular tests/processes like Oncology panel (Haematological Malignancies and Solid Tumors) and Reproductive health (NIPS) using Next Generation Sequencing.
In past, she worked as Post-doctoral fellow in Wellcome DBT- Margdarshi Fund project under the supervision of Dr. Anura V. Kurpad, Department of Nutrition and Physiology, St. John Research Institute, Bengaluru. Also, worked as Research Associate in NGS department, CAGMDx, Kidwai Memorial Hospital for Oncology
Serial Entrepreneur in Healthcare Industry.
A Science graduate with over 20 years of experience in Healthcare Industry. Started career in Pharmaceuticals and Diagnostic Industry in sales and business development. Founded ‘Pinnacle Biomed’ one of the prominent National Distributor of Life Science Technology products. Later started Wellness Forever, Chain of over 150 Large format Chemist and Lifestyle product stores.
Experience in healthcare and wellness industry which includes Pharmaceuticals and Speciality Diagnostics, IVD: Experience in setting up new business, turnaround of large brands, sector strategy, transition to leadership position.
Additional experience in M&A, valuation, due diligence and integration process for new acquisition.
Worked as Business Leader for Genetic Screening business of PerkinElmer Inc with key responsibility to setup business model for South Asia:
Other prior experience involves heading marketing and product management activity in speciality healthcare sector in MNC and Indian Pharma major.
Experience in pharmaceuticals, medical-technologies & IVD. Introducing new brands and achieving leadership position in various regions across the country through conceiving, formulating & effectively implementing strategies. Managed transitions during mergers & acquisitions through effective human resources integration from different heritage organizations. Worked as a Business Development manager in PerkinElmer with responsibilities to identify business opportunities, develop & execute strategies to develop the genetic screening business for PerkinElmer.
Prior to this, worked with GSK.
An impact investor focused on healthcare access.
Founder of KOIS S.A. a global impact investing firm.
Serves on the board of the following private companies: Regency Hospitals, Medikabazaar, THB, Lilac Insights, TC4AI and on the Advisory Board of Lighthouse (India PE fund) and Quadria (Asia healthcare PE fund).
Worked for Merrill Lynch in London from 1996-2000 where he was Vice President of Equities Research, and then Vice President of New Derivatives, Europe. In 2001, Charles joined UCB as Head of Global Business Development. Following the acquisition of Celltech, Charles moved to operations in 2005 as General Manager of Austria, then India. From 2010-2012, he managed International Major Markets Operations. He joined the board of Tubize in 2011, the board of UCB in 2012 and UCB’s Audit Committee in 2015.
He holds a bachelor of laws degree from Brussels University and completed the Advanced Management Program of Harvard Business School. Until his 2016 move to India, Charles was Assistant Professor of social entrepreneurship at the Solvay Brussels School of Management and Economics (ULB, Brussels University). Charles is a member of the Board of Fellows of Stanford School of Medicine.
Rumen is a Principal at KOIS and has over 15 years of investment experience across Private Equity and Venture Capital funds.
His investment spans across Technology, Healthcare, Education, Food & Agriculture, Manufacturing and Retail.
Prior experience includes management and financial consulting.