Passionate and seasoned academician with a bachelor’s degree focussed on Biochemistry, master’s and doctorate degree in Biomedical Sciences and trained in pedagogy as a part of bachelor’s degree in Education.16 years of experience in teaching over 30 undergraduate and graduate courses including but not limited to Biomolecules, Advanced Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Genetics and Genomics, Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Molecular Cell Biology, Microbiology, Medical Biochemistry, Biostatistics at the Department of Biology, University of Toronto; College of Science, Northeastern University Toronto and the Departments of Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences, University of Delhi.Leadership experience in managing administrative affairs in academic & research operations in capacity of Department chair, curriculum development & assessment, conceptualising & mentoring research projects, statistical data analysis, organising conferences/workshops, outreach programs and other knowledge mobilisation activities.19 years of research experience in infectious disease biology, precision diagnostics for rare genetic diseases, oncology and impact of COVID-19 on bladder cancer immunotherapy. Several highly cited publications in international journals and award winning oral/poster presentations in international conferences.Expertise and extensive practical experience in molecular biology, microbiology, biochemistry, variant curation and comparative genomic analysis.Substantial experience and proficiency in writing grant proposals, standard operating protocols, medical literature search, synthesis, critical reviews, presenting research data, science storytelling, building compendiums, editing & reviewing scientific documents.Deep understanding of Medical terminology, Drug development process, Research ethics, Evidence based practice, Clinical research designs, Good clinical practice and guidelines for regulatory submissions for drugs.