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Maneka Chitiprolu, Ph.D.

Maneka Chitiprolu, Ph.D.

Scientific Researcher

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Digital Investing Product Strategy at BMO InvestorLine | ex-BCG | Vanier Scholar | IIT Madras | Dancer

  • Education

    • Narayana Junior College

      2007 - 2009
      98%

    • Sri Aurobindo International School

      1995 - 2007
      91%

    • Indian Institute of Technology, Madras

      2009 - 2013
      Bachelor of Technology - BTech Biotechnology (Minor Stream - Operations Research) cGPA = 9/10

      Activities and Societies: • Co-founder and Event Coordinator – BioDocks! • Institute's Career Fair Coordinator • Institute's Photography Coordinator, Institute Media Club, Institute Adventure Club My thesis work is titled 'Estradiol Regulation of CD133 Expression in vitro'. I studied the Hormonal regulation of vascular homeostasis. I received an outstanding and a perfect 10 on my thesis.

    • University of Ottawa

      2013 - 2018
      Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology cGPA = 9.7/10

      Activities and Societies: • Nominated Member of Advances in Biomedical Sciences Seminar Series • Nominated member of Graduate Student Association • Graduate Student Mentor • Committee Member of Canadian Society of Molecular Biosciences • 3 Minute Thesis My thesis work is titled 'Mechanisms Eliminating RNA Granules by Autophagy: Implications for ALS' and is a study of how mammalian cells can enable specialized quality control pathways to eliminate toxic aggregates of proteins, often associated with neurodegenerative diseases.

  • Experience

    • Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology

      May 2011 - Jul 2011
      Scientific Researcher

      In my 2nd year of undergraduate studies, I was awarded a summer fellowship with an opportunity to work in the reputed lab of Dr. Somdatta Sinha at the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, Hyderabad.• Simulated the dynamics of cancer events (828 biochemical reactions) upon drug stimulation to quantify effective dosage using a MATLAB tool• Gained expertise in mathematical and computational biology

    • Indian Institute of Technology, Madras

      Sept 2011 - May 2013
      Undergraduate

      I pursued my bachelor's thesis in the lab of Dr. Madhulika Dixit, where I tested a hypothesis, generated data and communicated insights to stakeholders.• Top 1.5% to be admitted to the Indian Institute of Technology• Outstanding 10/10 on honors thesis• Recipient of summer fellowships from German Research Foundation and Indian Academy of Sciences• Discovered key biomarkers in the blood whose levels are suppressed by 40-50% in pre-diabetic, Indian men• Published my findings in a peer-reviewed journal Show less

    • Goethe-Universität Frankfurt a. Main

      May 2012 - Jul 2012
      Scientific Researcher

      In my 3rd year of undergraduate studies, I was awarded a summer grant with an opportunity to work in the reputed lab of Dr. Ralf Brandes at the Goethe University Frankfurt. • In collaboration with a post-doc, identified Vitamin D to boost vascular repair post damage by 15% in diabetes• Gained expertise in cellular and molecular biology techniques

    • University of Ottawa

      Sept 2013 - Dec 2018
      Scientific Researcher

      I pursued my PhD in the lab of Dr. Derrick Gibbings.• Top 1% to receive distinction in comprehensive exam, testing the knowledge and skill to be successful as a PhD candidate• Top 0.5% to receive Vanier National Scholarship for leadership, academic excellence and research potential• Recipient of Faculty of Medicine Award of Excellence in Graduate Studies awarded to 1 graduate student every year• Recipient of best poster prizes, ALS Canada and Parkinson Research doctoral awards, and other scholarships totaling $0.4M• Amongst top 10% to be chosen as speakers at international and local conferences attended by up to 200 stakeholders• Co-authored 4 articles, published at peer-reviewed journals of Nature and Cell• Mentored an honors student to segment a problem, articulate objectives, implement structured strategies and generate insights Show less

    • DNA Genotek

      Jun 2018 - Oct 2018
      Business Development

      I expanded my business acumen through a Business Analyst opportunity with DNA Genotek.• Only candidate out of 10 PhD students to be offered the position | Working with the Director of Research & Innovation• Led efforts in creating novel go-to-market strategies: (i) performed business and scientific analysis of wellness and molecular diagnostics markets, (ii) identified trends and challenges, (iii) closely monitored the competitive-facing landscape

    • Boston Consulting Group (BCG)

      Apr 2019 - Oct 2020
      Management Consultant

      I support Strategy and Transformation efforts for leading global businesses.• Supported an effort to stand-up a new sustainable business unit for a global fleet management company• Received buy-in from CTO and EVP to adopt commercial off-the-shelf solutions for fleet management and mobility with scalable resources & seamless digital experience• Designed an enterprise-wide cost transformation product for banks to target all addressable cost categories using traditional & transformational levers (e.g., AI, Digital)• Published BCG perspectives on the evolving Canadian sentiment as a result of COVID; Generated data-driven insights on spend intention, demand recovery and eCommerce adoption across Retail, Restaurants, CPG, Travel & Tourism• Proposed ZBB-based sourcing strategy to reset the cost base at a Canadian multinational bank; Constructed a view of the cost baseline, leveraged ZBB benchmarks and sized the savings potential• Developed forward-looking view of voluntary market for carbon offsets, including demand deep dive on buyer preferences at a Pension management organization • Assessed the behavioral health and revenue cycle management markets in terms of disease burden, market landscape, key trends and deal activity for a leading Investment manager• Proposed the Design-to-Value approach to optimize product attributes and focus on what customers really value, for a Canadian manufacturer of paper products• Led the definition of BCG Canada's off-cycle internship strategy• Supported LEAP | Pecaut Centre for Social Impact on a report highlighting inequities in healthy behaviors among the vulnerable, gaps in the current public health infrastructure, and need for community-driven solutions Show less

    • BMO Financial Group

      Oct 2020 - now

      • Digital Product Development, BMO investorLine

        Dec 2021 - now

      • Business Strategy, BMO InvestorLine

        Oct 2020 - Dec 2021

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Maneka Chitiprolu, Ph.D.
      Scientific Talk at the Selective Autophagy, Kyoto, Japan Keystone Symposia Apr 2018 • 1/50 chosen speakers to deliver a talk at the international meeting attended by over 400 professors, researchers, trainees, doctors, clinicians and fund-raisers.
    • Awarded to Maneka Chitiprolu, Ph.D.
      Scientific Talk at the 4th Ottawa International Conference on Neuromuscular Disease and Biology Centre for Neuromuscular Disease in Ottawa Sep 2017 • 1/7 out of 93 trainees invited to deliver a talk at the meeting attended by over 200 doctors, clinicians, patients, fund-raisers, professors, researchers and trainees.
    • Awarded to Maneka Chitiprolu, Ph.D.
      Scientific Talk at the 2017 ALS Canada Research Forum, Toronto, Canada (Travel + Accommodation) ALS Society of Canada Apr 2017 • 1/23 chosen speakers invited to deliver a talk at the ALS meeting attended by over 200 doctors, clinicians, patients, fund-raisers, professors, researchers and trainees.
    • Awarded to Maneka Chitiprolu, Ph.D.
      Ontario Graduate Scholarship Province of Ontario and Ontario Universities May 2016
    • Awarded to Maneka Chitiprolu, Ph.D.
      Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship Canadian Institutes of Health Research May 2016 • Application was ranked 36 out of 183 reviewed by the CIHR Vanier CGS selection committee.http://www.vanier.gc.ca/en/scholar_search-chercheur_recherche_2016.html
    • Awarded to Maneka Chitiprolu, Ph.D.
      Scientific Talk at the Annual Departmental Research Day University of Ottawa Oct 2015 • 1/6 out of 50 students invited to deliver a talk at the Annual Departmental Research Day attended by over 100 professors, researchers and trainees.
    • Awarded to Maneka Chitiprolu, Ph.D.
      ALS Cycle of Hope Doctoral Research Award ALS Society of Canada May 2015 http://alsmb.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/2015-Doctoral-Research-Award-Recipients-Announced.pdf
    • Awarded to Maneka Chitiprolu, Ph.D.
      Faculty of Medicine Award of Excellence in Graduate Studies University of Ottawa Dec 2014
    • Awarded to Maneka Chitiprolu, Ph.D.
      Best poster award, Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine/Neuroscience University of Ottawa Oct 2014
    • Awarded to Maneka Chitiprolu, Ph.D.
      Larry Haffner Fellowship Parkinson Research Consortium Oct 2014 http://www.ohri.ca/prc/2014%20PRC%20Fellowships%20Awardees.pdf
    • Awarded to Maneka Chitiprolu, Ph.D.
      Undergraduate Summer Grant Collaborative Research Center (Sonderforschungsbereich) 815: Redox Regulation (SFB 815) May 2012 • Received a student grant in the “Support of International Cooperation in Science”.
    • Awarded to Maneka Chitiprolu, Ph.D.
      Undergraduate Summer Fellowship Indian Academy of Sciences May 2011 • Selected as one of the top 5% to receive the Summer Research Fellowship.
    • Awarded to Maneka Chitiprolu, Ph.D.
      Top Scorer in Mathematics and Environmental Studies Council for the Indian School Certificate Examination Apr 2007 • Placed 1st in Mathematics & Environmental Studies (introduced for the first time), X Indian Certificate of Secondary Education board.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Mathematics Tutor

      Issued by Pathways to Education Canada on Sept 2020
      Pathways to Education CanadaAssociated with Maneka Chitiprolu, Ph.D.

    • Mentor

      Issued by Business in the Streets on Jul 2020
      Business in the StreetsAssociated with Maneka Chitiprolu, Ph.D.

    • Mentor

      Issued by Freedom Employability Academy, FEA on Jun 2019
      Freedom Employability Academy, FEAAssociated with Maneka Chitiprolu, Ph.D.

    • Student Volunteer

      Issued by Let's Talk Science on Sept 2015
      Let's Talk ScienceAssociated with Maneka Chitiprolu, Ph.D.

    • Dancer

      Issued by Jannat Performing Arts on Sept 2016
      Jannat Performing ArtsAssociated with Maneka Chitiprolu, Ph.D.

    • Committee Member, 2017 Canadian Society of Molecular Biosciences Meeting

      Issued by Ottawa Institute of Systems Biology on Feb 2016
      Ottawa Institute of Systems BiologyAssociated with Maneka Chitiprolu, Ph.D.

    • Committee Member, Graduate Student Council

      Issued by University of Ottawa on Sept 2015
      University of OttawaAssociated with Maneka Chitiprolu, Ph.D.

    • Committee Member, Advances in Biomedical Sciences Seminar Series

      Issued by University of Ottawa on Feb 2015
      University of OttawaAssociated with Maneka Chitiprolu, Ph.D.

    • Co-founder and Event Coordinator – BioDocks!, Technical Festival (ISO 9001-2000)

      Issued by Indian Institute of Technology, Madras on Apr 2011
      Indian Institute of Technology, MadrasAssociated with Maneka Chitiprolu, Ph.D.

    • Career Coordinator, Annual Job Fair, Department of Biotechnology

      Issued by Indian Institute of Technology, Madras on Apr 2011
      Indian Institute of Technology, MadrasAssociated with Maneka Chitiprolu, Ph.D.

    • Photography Coordinator, Technical (Shaastra) and Cultural (Saarang) Festivals

      Issued by Indian Institute of Technology, Madras on Sept 2010
      Indian Institute of Technology, MadrasAssociated with Maneka Chitiprolu, Ph.D.