Ashish Rasaily
@ashishrasaily
Project management scientist at Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone who established a centralized biological research facility and secured an XR lab grant.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
At Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone, I secured the future skill grant from EON Reality to establish an XR laboratory and led the establishment of a centralized biological research facility. I also oversaw the onboarding and operational setup of five organisations.
At Monash University, I worked on research into neurogenesis and Alzheimer’s disease and deep dorsal horn interneurons involved in neuropathic pain processing. My earlier work included establishing a DNA Fingerprinting Unit at the Regional Forensic Scientific Laboratory and developing funded research projects in neuroscience and biotechnology.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Visiting Scientist
Regional Forensic Scientific Laboratory
Mar 2020 - Oct 2021 (1 year 7 months)
Established a DNA Fingerprinting Unit at the Biology section of the RFSL. Developed a grant proposal to the Governor's Fund, securing funding for the unit and procurement of essential instruments.
Research Scholar
Monash University
Mar 2016 - Sep 2018 (2 years 6 months)
Managed two projects: one on the relationship between neurogenesis and Alzheimer's disease, and another on characterization of interneurons and receptors in the rat spinal cord involved in neuropathic pain processing. Designed projects, standardized protocols, analyzed data, and supervised junior scientists. Managed laboratory budgets, procurement, and industry partnerships with Genentech, Thermo
Laboratory and Operations Manager
inDNA Life Sciences Pvt Ltd.
Jan 2015 - May 2015 (4 months)
Managed procurement, logistics, and patient sample handling, optimizing research workflows and overseeing data analysis. Secured funding from the Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences (BRNS) through grant proposals. Coordinated strategic initiatives with Key Opinion Leaders and medical professionals, and developed marketing strategies and educational programs for genomic research awareness.
Research Associate
M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Neurosciences
Jun 2012 - Dec 2014 (2 years 6 months)
Conceptualized and designed a project on stem cell therapeutics in Parkinson's Disease. Designed questionnaires and interviews for patients with dementia.
Scientist B (Project Management)
Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone
Jan 2022 - Present (4 years 8 months)
Secured the future skill grant from EON Reality for establishing an XR laboratory. Oversaw onboarding and operational setup of five organizations, ensuring corporate governance, procurement, grant identification, proposal writing, contract drafting, and resource allocation. Led establishment of a centralized biological research facility.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UC Davis
SQL for Data Science, Data Science
Ongoing SQL for Data Science certification from UC Davis.
Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning
M.Phil, Biosciences
2009 - 2011
Grade: 4.47/5.00
M.Phil in Biosciences with specialization in Animal cell culture, pharmacokinetics and drug toxicity. Achieved a CGPA of 4.47/5.00.
Sri Sathya Sai University
M.Sc, Biotechnology
2007 - 2009
Grade: 4.65/5.00
M.Sc in Bio Sciences with specialization in Biotechnology. Achieved a CGPA of 4.65/5.00.
Sri Sathya Sai University
B.Sc. (Honors), Biosciences
2004 - 2007
Grade: 4.54/5.00
B.Sc. (Honors) in Biosciences. Achieved a CGPA of 4.54/5.00.
Foundations of Project Management, Project Management
Completed the Foundations of Project Management certification from Google.
Project Planning, Project Management
Completed the Project Planning certification from Google.
Project Initiation, Project Management
Completed the Project Initiation certification from Google.
Duke University
FDA, Regulatory Affairs, ORAQ, Regulatory Affairs
Completed the FDA, Regulatory Affairs, ORAQ certification from Duke University.
Vanderbilt University
Clinical Research Data Management, Clinical Research
Completed the Clinical Research Data Management certification from Vanderbilt University.
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
GCP (Good Clinical Practice), Clinical Research
Completed the Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA).
North Dakota Public Health Training Network (NDPHTN)
Global Health Indicators & Measurements, Public Health
Completed the Global Health Indicators & Measurements certification from the North Dakota Public Health Training Network.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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