Amit Panwar

Biotechnology scientist with 10+ years of experience in drug discovery, molecular biology, cell biology, and immunology, aiming to contribute with expertise in developing innovative therapeutic solutions across oncology, autoimmune, and metabolic diseases. Leveraging expertise in target validation, assay development, translational research, and preclinical drug discovery, with an ability to lead team and advance research programs from early discovery toward clinical development.

Senior Research Scientist at Mankind Research Centre (2025-07 – Present)

• Designed and led preclinical studies for oncology and immune-oncology drug discovery projects.
• Supported IND submissions and regulatory documentation.
• Mentored and trained laboratory staff in experimental workflows and troubleshooting techniques.

Research Scientist at Mankind Research Centre (2022-07 – 2025-06)

• Established and optimized in-vitro biochemical, cell-based assays and ADME properties to evaluate as therapeutic drug candidates for autoimmune disorders, oncology and immune-oncology.
• Collaborated with cross-functional, interdisciplinary teams to develop therapeutic solutions for cancer and autoimmune disorders and to support IND submissions.

Research Associate at Mankind Research Centre (2019-09 – 2022-06)

• Conducted cell proliferation assays and high-throughput screening of small molecules using TR-FRET, HTRF, cAMP, Kinase, ELISA and Luminescence assays (NAD/NADPH-Glo and split-luciferase) and ADME properties.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop therapeutic solutions for metabolic and autoimmune disorders.
• Implemented new molecular biology techniques to enhance laboratory experimental capabilities.

Junior Research Fellow at Kumaun University (2013 – 2016)

• Investigated biochemical and medicinal properties of Ectomycorrhizal fungi by using advanced therapeutics properties, molecular biology tools and techniques.
• Authored protocols and optimized experimental procedures to identified the medicinal properties for development as a therapeutic agent for multiple disease.

Junior Research Fellow at Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture & Technology (2007 – 2011)

• Conducted comprehensive research on molecular and phylogenetic diversity of PGPR.
• Designed and performed experiments, prepared manuscripts, and presented findings at national and international conferences.

Ph.D. in Biotechnology – Kumaun University (2013 – 2018)

Master of Science in Biotechnology – Kumaun University (2005 – 2007)

Bachelor of Science in General Sciences – M. J. P. Rohilkhand University (2003 – 2005)