Mukesh Kumar, PhD, RAC, is an accomplished professional in regulatory affairs and clinical research with extensive experience in various leadership roles. Currently serving as a Board Member at Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation and Chairman of the Board at Akan Biosciences, Mukesh also holds positions as Chief Executive Officer at FDA MAP and Brij Strategic Consultations, and Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs at Vivacelle Bio. Mukesh's expertise encompasses FDA-readiness audits, clinical trials, and market approvals for drugs, biologics, and medical devices across multiple global markets. As an educator, Mukesh teaches regulatory affairs and clinical research at George Washington University and previously at American University and Montgomery College. Mukesh holds a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from Delhi University and a Master's in Biochemistry from the National Dairy Research Institute.