Dr Vijayan V

Biography

 Doctorate in Microbiology with 30 yrs Multi-Faceted Expertise in Biotechnology.   Own a unique blend of R&D and Manufacturing proficiency coupled with QC, QA & RA expertise in Biopharmaceuticals/Biologicals/Recombinant DNA Therapeutics and Diagnostics for 3 decades.   R&D proficiency encompasses project conceptualization to strain development to product development to process development to scale-up to technology transfer to commercialization. Experienced in pre-clinical evaluations and clinical studies.   Manufacturing expertise covers Production, QC, QA, RA, Engg & Maintenance and Supply Chains in all the domains including API, Formulations and Fill-Finish.   Product portfolios include Novel Biologics, Biobetters, Biosimilars, Vaccines, Sera, Native Biologicals & Diagnostics. Plus Novel Formulations and Drug Delivery Systems.   Proficient in Modern Biotech Projects including US-FDA and WHO-GMP compliant Bio-Pharma/Biologicals Manufacturing Facilities.  

Research Interest

 Domain Expertise / Techno-Commercial Specialties:   Recombinant DNA Therapeutics: EPO (Both Adherent & Suspension Culture Technologies), Insulin & Insulin Analogs, Interferons, G-CSF, GM-CSF, HGH, PTH, FSH, HCG, TNF, IL, SK, Lectins, EK, CPB & Trypsin. Plus Ranibizumab and Novel Anti-Cancer Drugs on Monoclonal Antibody & RNAi Technology Platforms.   Vaccines: Rabies (Cell Culture), HIV (Therapeutic), Hepatitis A & B, Meningitis, Typhoid, Hib, DPT, MMR and TB/Leprosy Vaccines. Plus a number of ranges of Veterinary & Poultry Vaccines.   Sera: Anti-Rabies Serum, Anti-Snake Venom, Tetanus Toxoid etc.   Biopharmaceuticals: Anti-Obesity Drug - Orlistat; Anti-Cholesterol Drugs covering various Statins; Immunosuppressive Drugs including Cyclosporine, Tacrolimus & Sirolimus; Thrombolytics including Streptokinase; Hyaluronic Acid; DHA/EHA; Various Antibiotics including Penicillins; and Biopesticides.   Bio-Diagnostics: HIV & HCV - Various Formats.   Overall, A Full-Fledged Biotechnologist with strong Business Acumen and Accomplishments.