Nandu Surendran

Health coach, author of Critical Care Nutrition: The Handbook for the ICU Team and healthcare Inventor transitioning from biotech entrepreneurship to preventive and lifestyle health. Certified by the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN), USA and holding a UK Ofqual Qualifi Level 4 Diploma in Coaching. Delivered 800+ hours of one-to-one coaching in 8-week programmes, combining sessions, reviews, and follow-ups, with an 88% completion rate.

Brings extensive pharmaceutical R&D experience in targeted nanopharmaceutical development, from target validation to preclinical efficacy, PK/PD, biodistribution, and safety profiling, informs an evidence-based, safety-aware approach to coaching. Recognised inventor with a granted patent in oncology nanomedicine. Focus on motivational interviewing, habit formation, sleep/stress strategies, and culturally aware nutrition education for Indian adults.

Familiar with HIPAA-aligned data privacy, client confidentiality, and clinical documentation standards.

Independent Health Coach at Self-employed (2024-10 – Present)

• Provided 800+ cumulative client-contact hours, including live sessions, progress reviews, and follow-up accountability, to 35 clients in 8-week individualised programmes (Oct 2024 – May 2026), with a 88% completion rate.
• Common outcomes (varied by client goal): improved energy, better sleep quality, increased daily activity, reduced sedentary time, and sustained healthy routines at 3–6 months.
• Applied motivational interviewing, habit design, and culturally appropriate lifestyle adjustments within a non-clinical coaching scope.
• Maintained secure, de-identified records in compliance with medical privacy best practices.

Observer - Department of Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics at Aster Medicity (2025-09-08 – 2025-09-23)

Aster ID: 903291

• Proposed a locally adapted oncology nutrition screening tool with a validation protocol, the Aster Medicity Oncology PG-SGA Short Form (AM-O-PG-SGA-SF).
• Developed two clinical resources, a review of probiotic use in oncology with safety guidance, and a culturally adapted Crohn's Disease Exclusion Diet for Indian patients.
• Documented, evaluated and prepared nutritional strategies for various oncology and critical care patients.

Managing Director at B-Aegis Life Sciences & Research (2017-11 – Present)

• Founded a biotech startup developing early cancer theranostics; secured ₹1.03 crore in grants, debt funds and partnerships.
• Led research on targeted nanopharmaceuticals (OncoSense Smart Nanoparticles), from target identification through preclinical testing (efficacy, PK/PD, biodistribution, safety) to synthesis reproducibility and scalability checks.
• Inventor of a granted Indian patent for tumour-targeting nanoconjugate.
• Represented India in international events like the Second Indo-French Knowledge Summit in Lyon, France; Oiweek X | Open Innovation Event in São Paulo, Brazil, etc.

Co-Founder & Executive Director at Grasshopper Gastronomics (2023-03 – 2024-02)

• Created plant-based alternative protein (vegan shawarma) with an optimised nutritional profile using proteomics and consumer insight.
• Achieved ~10% market share within a niche category of the vegan meat roll in under 6 months.
• Aligned product development with sustainable dietary patterns and regional taste preferences.

Intellectual Property Coordinator at Indira Gandhi National Open University (2020-11 – 2021-11)

• Managed patents and confidential agreements; applied analytical skills to assess and track research outcomes; supported inventors; ensured accurate, compliant documentation.

Certified Health Coach Training Program in Health Coaching – Institute for Integrative Nutrition (2024 – 2025-07-29)

Qualifi Level 4 Diploma in Coaching (Health Coach Practitioner) in Health Coaching – UK Government Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (2024 – 2025-07-28)

Management Development Program in Management – Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (2018 – 2018)

Bachelor of Dental Surgery in Dental Surgery – Azeezia College of Dental Sciences & Research (2012 – Dropped out 2017)