Krishnarao Appasani

About Krishnarao Appasani

Experienced Executive with a demonstrated history of working in the biotechnology and biopharma industry- Experienced individual in Technology assessment & Investment areas in nucleic acids and stem cells-based industries- Helps to launch biotech labs, Prepares reports in all areas of Biotech and Biopharma- Involved in Gene discovery, Target identification/Validation and late stage discovery in translational medicine- Knowledgeable in drug discovery, biomarker/diagnostics, molecular imaging, and nanoparticle-based delivery with a focus on oncology, and inflammatory bowel diseases- Familiar in identifying leads in cell and gene therapy areas for pre-clinical/clinical trials- Expertise in business development and dealing with CMOs and CROs. SKILLS: Skilled in DNA Sequencing, RNAi, Stem Cells, Microbiome, Genome Editing/Genome Engineering, Synthetic Biology, Precision and Translational Medicine, Molecular Biology, and Biotechnology. Authoritative in bridging \'Academia and Industry\' by hosting more than 70 theme conferences around the world in Life, Biomedical and Physical Sciences. Worked as a Consultant to Government. Invited by the India\'s Prime Minister\'s Union Cabinet Science & Technology Minister and Nominated as Science Adviser to Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh state in India, and appointed as Vice-Chairman & CEO to found a world-class Science City under my leadership. Implemented \'Science Villages Concept\" by organizing several funded workshops in rural and suburban communities. A National Champion in promoting STEM education FEW OF MY CAREER HIGHLIGHTS/ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE: Research and analytical experience with top academic institutions in the US Executive and scientist with over 20 years of experience in bench-level science, management, operational strategy, and market research analysis. Expert and Advisor for government agencies and top tier biotech firms. Managed and implemented several STEM grants. Acted as Liaison officer between state and federal governments in securing funds. Thorough knowledge of financial analysis and reporting techniques. Demonstrated success at working in a highly matrixed work environment and organizations. Worked independently with minimal guidance and completed strategic mission goals. Efficient in running Marketing and Communications strategies. Identify national, regional, and local Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs). Efficient in bringing industry collaborations and negotiating the deals- Actively looking for a new leadership role in biotech or pharma industry.

Experience

1. Consulting CEO

   Geneexpression Systems, Inc

   Mar 2002 — Present · Boston-Waltham, MA, US

   Founded and Lead multi-million dollar knowledge management company, organized 70 global conferences and educated more than academicians/executives and scientists.Promoter of Global Science Education

Education

• Bryant University

  MBA

  1995 — 1998

• Banarus Hindu University Institute of Medical Sciences

  Ph.D, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

• Boston University

  Research Associate & Lecturer in Cell Biology, Developmental Molecular Biology

• Tufts University School of Medicine

  Post Doctoral Fellow, Molecular Biology

Skills

• Cancer
• Dna
• Genetics
• Computational Biology
• Biochemistry
• Drug Development
• Molecular Biology
• Dna Sequencing
• Sequencing
• Assay Development
• Drug Discovery
• Bioinformatics
• Biotechnology
• Life Sciences
• Genomics
• Immunology
• Protein Chemistry
• Cell Biology
• Microbiology
• Laboratory
• Chemistry
• Lifesciences
• Biology
• Science
• Cell