Rajakumar Mandraju

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About Rajakumar Mandraju

Highly experienced immunologist with over a decade of experience in leading different therapeutic programs in rare diseases, inflammatory diseases, autoimmunity, infectious diseases and immuno-oncology. Proficient in devising, validating, and implementing fit-for-purpose assays pivotal for unraveling mechanisms of action in preclinical, translational and biomarker research. Experience in predictive, POM, and POC biomarkers strategy development. Skilled project leader with demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional collaborations. Strong communication skills with solid track record of publications in high impact journals and presentations. Extensive scientific and research experience in DC-T cell cross-talk and T cell activation, differentiation and memory generation. Immune signaling pathways.Building and sustaining strong relationships with scientists, clinicians in immunology therapeutic area.Experience in regulatory pre-IND and IND process.Over 14 research publications in prestigious peer-reviewed journals. Editorial board member of three international peer-reviewed journals and Adhoc reviewer for multiple international journals.