Vanu Ramprasath

Background

About Vanu Ramprasath

Inspired nutrition and biochemistry researcher; Clinical Trials And Regulatory Affairs Expert. • PhD in biochemistry with 20 years of research experience with functional foods and nutraceuticals in cardiovascular disease risk reduction. • Certifications in Regulatory affairs for NHP, GCP, GMP and Food Safety and Handling. Diploma in Computer Applications. • Expertise in preclinical and clinical research study designing, dose and sample size calculation, conducting research trials, sample collection and analyses, statistical data analyses, interpretation of results, report submission and publication. • Proficiency with literature review, protocol development, Preparation of CRF and relevant documents, ethics and biosafety approvals. Extensive knowledge and experience with GCP and received food handlers training. • Extensive experience with budget preparation for studies and negotiation with sponsors and collaborators. Experience with working in research reports to various industrial and non-profit financial organisations • Broad technical expertise in several analytical techniques such as GC and HPLC, ELISA, Western blotting and PCR techniques. • Experience with monitoring and overseeing over 20 technicians, clinical coordinators and students in nutrition research studies. • Published more than 35 research and review papers in various peer reviewed scientific journals and books. Importantly, co-authored a manual on good clinical practice for obtaining food health claims published by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. • Strong interpersonal skills enhanced by interactions with study participants, staff and clients. Extremely well organized and dependable with excellent time management skills. Self-motivated and able to work well independently.