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Avinash Dhanave

Avinash Dhanave

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Senior Principal Scientist - In Vitro Biology | Schrodinger, Hyderabad

  • Education

    • Haribhai Deokaran High School, Solapur

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    • Shivaji University

      1998 - 2000
      M.Sc. Microbiology

      Completed MSc in Microbiology during year 1999-2000. Studied molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, microbiology etc as a part of curriculum during graduation & post graduation courses.

  • Experience

    • Shantha Biotechnics Pvt Ltd

      Aug 2000 - May 2002
      Research Associate

      Being a team member of Immunology group I was in my learning phases during this tenure. However, while I was at Shantha Biotechnics, I have successfully contributed to downstream process development for purification of various recombinant therapeutic proteins as well as immunological reagents such as monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies.

    • Sun Pharma

      Jun 2002 - Mar 2004
      Research Officer

      Been a member of Biotechnology group at Sun Pharma Advanced Research Centre (SPARC), which worked on downstream process development of recombinant therapeutic proteins. Being in the field of developing biosimilars while I was at SPARC, I honed my skills & scientific understanding of development of biologicals as therapeutic agents.

    • Aurigene Discovery Technologies

      Apr 2004 - Sept 2008
      Senior Research Associate

      As a member of Pre-clinical Biology group, I embarked on a new journey in my career. Within a span of around four & half years, developed comprehensive skills for drug discovery ranging from molecular biology to in vitro assay development. Became an experienced team player & an independent strategist in terms of planning & management of the drug discovery deliverables outlined within the assigned projects. Gathered an experience of working on various target classes across different therapeutic areas such as oncology, metabolic disorders etc. Show less

    • Advinus Therapaeutics Ltd

      Oct 2008 - Mar 2017
      Principal Scientist

      Since 2008, performing as a key player in shaping up pipeline of Advinus' drug discovery portfolio by supporting the SAR build up of NCEs for most of the successful programs. Leading a smaller team of two scientists within a large team dedicated to "Lead Discovery & Evaluation". Contributing to assay development & screening of NCEs focusing on targets in inflammation, metabolic disorders, oncology & autoimmune disease area. Consistently adding value to the organizations portfolio by being an efficient member of the successful teams which have nominated multiple clinical candidates so far.Ensuring the maintenance of safety & compliance according to the regulatory norms set by Atomic Energy Regulatory Board; as a Govt of India certified Radiation Safety Officer at Advinus. Show less

    • Sun Pharma Advanced Research Company Ltd.

      Apr 2017 - Aug 2023

      • Deputy General Manager

        Jun 2022 - Aug 2023

      • Senior Manager

        Apr 2017 - Jun 2022

    • Schrödinger

      Aug 2023 - now
      Senior Principal Scientist

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Radiation Safety Professional by Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB), Govt. of India

      Government of India

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer for Hepatitis B vaccination camps

      Issued by Shantha Biotechnics - India on Jan 2001
      Shantha Biotechnics - IndiaAssociated with Avinash Dhanave