Nagendra Ningaraj

Nagendra Ningaraj is a seasoned professional in scientific affairs and clinical research with extensive experience across various roles in the life sciences sector. Currently serving as Senior Director of Scientific Affairs at Aragen Life Sciences since March 2022, Nagendra has previously held positions as a Clinical Investigator at PPD and a Business Development Consultant at ACUITY LABS, where important collaborations for COVID-19 testing were established. As the Founder and Managing Director of Scintilla Bio-MARC Pvt. Ltd., Nagendra built a diagnostic laboratory addressing the cancer molecular diagnostics market. Academic contributions include Director roles at the Global Institute of Medical Sciences and Scintilla Academy for Applied Sciences, promoting translational biomedical research and establishing academic programs. Nagendra also has a robust academic background, with multiple degrees in Neuroscience and Pharmacology, alongside an MBA from Mercer University.