The councils that guide and oversee our work.
A PhD-trained scientist with 21 years of experience in drug discovery and alternative proteins, he founded PawThNeo to develop recombinant protein-based solutions for health and sustainability. He also facilitates mathematics education for government schoolchildren and is the author of The Last Job.
A business leader and researcher-practitioner with over three decades of global leadership experience, he bridges ancient Indian wisdom and contemporary science to advance happiness, human wellbeing, leadership and human flourishing.
With 37 years of experience in addiction treatment research and capacity building, he has advanced community-based substance-use prevention and rehabilitation, developed innovative deaddiction programmes, and integrated evidence-based wellness practices into addiction care.
Lakshmi Ganesan holds a PhD in Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology and completed postdoctoral work in cell biology, with research stints at the Diabetes Research Institute in Miami and the Texas Medical Center in Houston. Her work has since centred on bridging rigorous science and the people it serves. At IndiaBioscience, she led national initiatives in science communication, public engagement and science policy, connecting researchers with the wider public. She now advises and collaborates with SSIAR on developing evidence-led communication strategies and interactive research information systems.
Gabby Montagnese is an accomplished entrepreneur and strategic leader with a track record of developing and executing strategies that drive positive change. Co-founder of New Age Caravans, she is a board director, mentor and philanthropist, recognised through industry awards and the AFR100 Women of Influence.
Raj Modi leads strategy and commercial engagement for Oracle’s Life Sciences business, working with senior leaders at key clients to drive strategic change and transformation. With over 15 years of experience in strategy and transformation consulting, he has worked with organisations including the UK National Health Service, Novo Nordisk, BUPA, private equity firms and start-ups.
Suparna Bhasin-Cooper is a philanthropist, inspirational speaker and long-time meditator committed to bringing Vedic practices, including meditation, breathwork and yoga, to communities worldwide. Through the MaiTri Foundation, which she co-founded with Peter Cooper, she supports efforts to address the mental health crisis and promote individual rights and freedom.
