Kiran Velpula Email & Phone Number

Peoria, Illinois, United States

Founder, Velzyme, Inc.: Established a biotech start-up dedicated to pioneering treatments for solid cancers.Innovative Research: Identified 10 novel small molecule compounds; currently synthesizing and validating 2 promising candidates.Funding Success: Secured over $200,000 in philanthropic funding and firm commitments exceeding $500,000 from venture capitalists.Strategic Focus: Allocating working capital to enhance drug validation processes and advance pre-clinical trials.

Peoria, Illinois, United States

• Founded a global contract research organization by partnering with biopharmaceutical companies and subsidiaries to provide an innovative approach to early development, from proof of concept to clinical trials to commercialization. • Launched this central resource during the onset of COVID, providing a hub for preclinical safety testing, clinical pharmacology, bioanalysis, research services, manufacturing, resources, and analytical services.

Peoria, Illinois, United States

• Spearheaded initiatives to drive sustainable economic growth and create job opportunities in Peoria, IL.• Implemented strategies to ensure fiscal responsibility and build a thriving future for the community.

Peoria, Illinois, United States

I conduct awareness campaigns of emerging commercial autonomous robotic technologies and drive capital-raising efforts through networking and grants that support the continued development of robotic technologies. In addition, I identify business development opportunities and assist in sales conversion aligned with Pringle's business growth objectives.

Peoria, Illinois, United States

I advise this start-up hedge fund in long-range planning, business direction, and growth initiatives through quantitative research, historical analysis, and forecasting to inform the business structure and performance goals.

Peoria, Illinois Area

As a tenure-track professor, I drive the productivity of grant-funded research while teaching and supporting community outreach and serving as the subject matter expert in the principles of cancer research in the niche area of glioblastoma. I develop and conduct innovative methodologies for integrative, systems-based research, serving as a pioneer and key resource in the exploration of cancer metabolism and tumor biology while participating in the overall education and training of medical students, residents, and post-doctoral fellows spearheading the grant-funding process to ensure continued research.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Ph.D, Life Sciences

Masters, Biochemistry