Ritu OjhaRitu Ojha is a highly accomplished medicinal chemist with extensive experience in both academia and industry. With over seven years of dedicated involvement in the field, she has made significant contributions through her research, teaching, and conslting endeavors.Dr. Ojha earned her Ph.D. in Medicinal Chemistry from Taipei Medical University, Taiwan, where she conducted her research from 2014 to 2018. Prior to this, she completed her Masters of Pharmacy in Pharmaceutical Analysis at ISF College of Pharmacy, Punjab Technical University, India, from 2009 to 2011. She began her academic journey by obtaining a Bachelor of Pharmacy in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Shri Guru Ram Rai Institute of Technology & Science, affiliated with Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University, India, from 2005 to 2009. During her career, Dr. Ojha has held significant positions in various organizations. She served as a Scientific Advisor at Neovation Consultancy Services, Singapore, from April 2022 to August 2023. Previously, she worked as a Post-Doctoral Fellow in the Department of Medicinal Chemistry at the School of Pharmacy, Taipei Medical University, Taiwan, from 2019 to 2020. Dr. Ojha's research has primarily focused on the design, synthesis, and evaluation of small molecule anticancer agents. Her work has played a pivotal role in developing innovative therapeutic strategies for combating cancer. Throughout her academic journey, Dr. Ojha has received recognition for her outstanding contributions. She was awarded the 2nd Prize for Oral Presentation at the PST Medicinal Chemistry Symposium, Taiwan, in 2017, and the Outstanding Ph.D. Researcher Award from the School of Pharmacy at Taipei Medical University in 2015. Additionally, she achieved the distinction of being a Gold Medalist in Masters of Pharmacy from Punjab Technical University, India, in 2011. Dr. Ojha possesses expertise in a variety of areas including Medicinal Chemistry, Organic Synthesis, Bioassay Techniques, Pharmaceutical Analysis, Scientific Writing and Presentation, and Project Management. Her diverse skill set and unwavering dedication continue to drive advancements in the field of medicinal chemistry. Read More Read Less
