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Prema Rao

Prema Rao

Research Chemist

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Founder & CEO

  • Education

    • Vailsburg High School, New Jersey

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      High School

    • Rutgers University - Newark

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      B.S. Chemistry, Zoology

    • Saybrook University

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      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Health Studies/Mind-Body Medicine

    • Rutgers University–New Brunswick

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      M.S. Biochemistry

  • Experience

    • FMC Corporation

      Jun 1981 - Apr 1983
      Research Chemist

      Synthesis, purification and characterization of novel herbicides and plant growth regulators

    • Collagen Corporation

      Jun 1987 - Dec 1994
      Research Scientist

      Product development on soft and hard tissue applications, basic/applied research (collagen, Hydroxyapatite tricalcium phosphate, osteogenic factors), preclinical material preparation, process/material validation, in-vitro and in-vivo analyses

    • CollOptics, Inc.

      Jan 1995 - Jun 1997
      Project leader/Research Scientist

      Product Development for ophthalmic applications (synthetic epikeratoplasty), in-vitro and in-vivo test development and analyses

    • The Beta Group

      Jun 1997 - Sept 1997
      Technical Consultant

      Product Development

    • Portaero, Inc.

      Jan 2010 - Sept 2010
      Technical Consultant

      Product Development, pulmonary (COPD)

    • Bioved Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

      Jan 2013 - May 2015
      VP, Preclinical Research

    • Akhila Health

      Jan 2015 - now
      Founder & CEO

      www.akhilahealth.org

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Reiki Level I Certification

      The Usui System of Reiki Healing
      Jan 2014

    • Creative Mind Coach Certification

      Stephen Gilligan Ph.D.
      Jan 2022

    • Institute of Mindfulness Leadership Certification

      Institute for Mindful Leadership
      Jan 2015

    • Year-long instruction in Ayurveda, Yoga, and Vedanta, No certification

      Vedika Global, Inc.
      Jan 2008

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Leader

      Issued by Sri Sathya Sai International Organization on Jan 1994
      Sri Sathya Sai International OrganizationAssociated with Prema Rao

    • Board Member

      Issued by Santa Clara Valley Science and Engineering Fair Association on Jan 1999
      Santa Clara Valley Science and Engineering Fair AssociationAssociated with Prema Rao

    • Public Speaker

      Issued by Planetree Health Library on Jan 2003
      Planetree Health LibraryAssociated with Prema Rao

    • Committee Chair

      Issued by Good Samaritan Hospital - San Jose, CA on Jan 2005
      Good Samaritan Hospital - San Jose, CAAssociated with Prema Rao

    • Board Member

      Issued by CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF AYURVEDIC MEDICINE on Jan 2007
      CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF AYURVEDIC MEDICINEAssociated with Prema Rao

    • Event Organizer

      Issued by National Ayurvedic Medical Association on Jan 2007
      National Ayurvedic Medical AssociationAssociated with Prema Rao

    • Executive Director

      Issued by Vedika Global, Inc. on Jan 2008
      Vedika Global, Inc.Associated with Prema Rao

    • Fundraiser

      Issued by Sankara Eye Foundation, USA on Aug 2007
      Sankara Eye Foundation, USAAssociated with Prema Rao

    • Behavioral Health Specialist

      Issued by ASHLAND FREE MEDICAL CLINIC on Jan 2004
      ASHLAND FREE MEDICAL CLINICAssociated with Prema Rao

    • Research Intern

      Issued by Institute for Health & Healing on Jan 2003
      Institute for Health & HealingAssociated with Prema Rao

    • Troop Leader

      Issued by Girl Scouts of the USA on Jan 1999
      Girl Scouts of the USAAssociated with Prema Rao