SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM

Dr. T S Kumaravel, MD, PhD
Chairman
UK & EU Registered Toxicologist

Dr. Kumaravel is a UK and Eurotox Registered Toxicologist with more than 15 years experience in industry as well as in academia. Dr. Kumaravel obtained his Bachelors degree in Medicine and Surgery from Stanley Medical College, Doctoral degree in Pharmacology/Toxicology from University of Madras and finally obtained PhD in Genetic Toxicology/Cancer Genetics from MGR Medical University, Chennai. He then carried out toxicology research at Hiroshima University, Japan; National Institutes of Health, USA and Princess Margaret Hospital, Canada. Subsequently, he has worked with world leading contract research companies such as Covance Laboratories and Huntingdon Life Sciences, where he worked with various international clients. He has extensive experience running and supervising toxicology studies, advising clients on their projects to comply with national and international guidelines. Additionally, he has experience of managing regulatory submissions. He has extensive experience in Genetic and in vitro toxicology. He has authored over 400 confidential reports, 30 peer-reviewed publications and has 50 conference papers to his name.

Dr. S S Murugan, MSc, PhD
Managing Director
Safety Toxicologist

Dr. Murugan is a Safety Toxicologist with more than 15 years experience in industry. Dr. Murugan obtained his Bachelors, Masters as well as Doctoral degree in Toxicology from University of Madras and MGR Medical University. He has worked with major contract research organizations (CRO) in India - Head of Genetic Toxicology at IIBAT, Toxicology and Quality Assurance Manager at SGS and Scientific Director at RCC India. He has extensive operational and quality assurance experiences. He has been instrumental in obtained GLP certification and has turned around the business at 2 Indian CROs. He has successfully faced several GLP, ISO17025 and FDA audits. Additionally, he has faced several national and international client audits. He was also a member of CPCSEA guidelines committee, which over sees the animal experimentation in India.