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Arun Kumar

Also known as: Arun KHS, Arun H S Kumar

Rudolf-Buchheim-Institute For Pharmacology, UCC, The British Institutes, UAS, NIPER, DCU Ryan Academy for Entrepreneurship

ORCID iD 0000-0001-8422-0219
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About

Clinician, Drug Discovery Scientist, Entrepreneur and Science journalist with over 15 years of research-teaching experience in pharmacology and regenerative medicine. Extensive international experience with over 80 peer-reviewed publications. I have attracted investments from several national and international organisations at various stages of my carrier. I have successfully directed several projects in preclinical / clinical pharmacology, specifically in cardiovascular pathophysiology, diabetic complications, medical devices, arthritis, and regenerative medicine, which has resulted in either patentable products and/or high impact publications.

My important scientific contributions (to date):
1. Pioneered novel feed mix strategy to prevent incidence of Ionophore toxicity in broiler farm, which reduced 20% morbidity and 35% production loss in Broiler industry. Recognised by Society of Toxicology with Young Scientist award.
2. Pioneered the Angiotensin II receptors –calcium channel functional coupling concept in development of diabetes associated vascular disorders. Recognised by Indian Pharmacological Society with Young Scientist award and PP Suriyakumari gold medal.
3. Discovery and development of novel oxidized sGC activators, Isoform specific NADPH oxidase inhibitors and AGE breakers.
4. Pioneered discovery of novel stem cell based small molecules for cardiac regeneration therapeutics. (A market projected at Euro 5 billion/year).
5. Pioneering discovery of novel biopolymers for developing next generation of peptide eluting stents.
6. Pioneering discovery of novel biomarkers & therapeutics for identifying and treating unstable plaques (First in class therapeutics).
7. Pioneering development of cardiobiotics (First in class therapeutics / nutraceuticals).
8. Changing the phase of scientific journalism to enhance transparency and reliability.

Goals: Promoting socially responsible scientific innovations and pharmaceutical entrepreneurship

Employment

  • Rudolf-Buchheim-Institute For Pharmacology Postdoctoral Scholar
  • UCC Principle Investigator
  • NIPER CSIR-Senior Research Fellow
  • Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited Scientist (Preclinical Drug Discovery)
  • UCD Director Stemcology

Education

  • The British Institutes Diploma in Business Admiistration (DBA), Business Administration and Management
  • UAS DVM
  • DCU Ryan Academy for Entrepreneurship Technology Venture Creation, Business and Entrepreneurship
  • ANGRAU MVSC (Pharmacology and Toxicology)
  • NIPER PhD (Pharmacology)
  • ALISON Diploma in Teaching Skills for Educators, Teaching Skills
  • ALISON Diploma in Business and Legal Studies, Business and Law
  • VetMed Team CPD Certification

Projects & Funding

Projects & funding information is unavailable.

Publications (127)