Dr. S. K. Dash

Dr. S. K. Dash has extensive experience in the probiotic industry. Dr. S. K. is the Chairman and Founder of UAS Laboratories, The Probiotic Company since April 2013. Prior to that, they served as the President and Director of Research for UAS Laboratories from 1979 to April 2013, during which time the company became a leading manufacturer and distributor of probiotic products in over 50 countries.

Alongside their work in the probiotic industry, Dr. Dash has also held various positions in other organizations. Dr. S. K. founded the Dr. Dash Foundation in 2002 and currently serves as its Chairman and Founder. Dr. S. K. is also the Chairman of AIPH University starting from 2017. In 2014, Dr. Dash founded DD Innovations, Inc., a biotechnology company based in Minnesota.

Furthermore, Dr. Dash has had teaching experience as an Adjunct Professor at South Dakota State University in the Department of Health and Nutritional Sciences since 2011 and at Minnesota State University, Mankato in the Department of Health Science from 1991 to 1992.

Dr. Dash's other notable experiences include serving as the Director of the Hospital Corporation of Odisha / Kalinga Hospital in India since 2007, and as the President of APN Laboratories from 1981 to 2013. Dr. S. K. also held the position of Vice President and Director at the International Probiotics Association from 2008 to 2011.

Prior to their career in the probiotic industry, Dr. Dash worked as a Director at the Food and Drug Administration from 1973 to 1981.

Dr. S. K. Dash completed their Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Nutrition and Biochemistry from South Dakota State University in 1973. Prior to that, they obtained their Master of Science (MS) in Nutrition from the same university in 1970. Additionally, Dr. Dash has a Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) in Probiotic Research from Utkal University.