Dr Shailja Gupta India - Former Senior Adviser, Government of India
Dr Shailja Gupta obtained her Ph.D. Degree and Post Doctorate experience from Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi and her Masters in Biochemistry
from University of Poona. Government Experience:
• Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India from March 2, 1998, superannuating as Adviser/ Scientist G on April 30, 2022. • A significant two-year deputation (September 2019-September 2021) as Senior Adviser/Scientist ‘H’ at the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India. National and International work experience: • At the Department of Biotechnology, was responsible for developing international collaborations, with both governmental and non- governmental organisations (Wellcome Trust, Gates Foundation, CEPI etc.) and leading many national and international programmes of significant importance and impact. • Conceptualised, funded and managed major projects in all fields of biotechnologyhealth, agriculture, environment sciences as well as programmes on human resource development and science outreach. • Arranged training programmes in best agricultural practices for marginalised women farmers at IRRI, Manila, besides over seeing mentoring programme for women scientists. • During the pandemic, at the office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, major advisories for pandemic management as part of the pandemic response were issued under her guidance. These included the use of home made masks, proper deployment of ventilation and home care guidelines for Covid-19 patients. • Member secretary for the Prime Minister Office Constituted Task Force for “Focused Research and Development of Corona vaccine and other science and technology issues” during the pandemic • Experience with the government has culminating in rich and varied expertise in science and education policy, international cooperation and science outreach and communication. Post-superannuation engagement: • Chief Project Director, India-Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (IndCEPI) at the Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (THSTI), Faridabad, India, since 06 June 2022. • Additionally, serving as an adjunct professor at the School of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Mandi.
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