Dr. Jeru Manoj Manuel

Biomedical Scientist.
Mentor.
Author.
Entrepreneur.

Let us understand the molecules at close quarters and
embark on a journey of understanding.

Industry

Startup

Academia

SCIENCE, STORIES & STARTUPS

In the quest to understand ‘Life’ at large, I decided to venture on a molecular journey almost two decades ago. I am delighted that nature supported this curiosity with three-dimensional opportunities in the form of structured academic expeditions, translational industrial pursuits, and community-driven science outreach.

The expedition into education and research has given me a tiny space in the ‘Universe’ to unlock the mysterious code of our ‘Genes’ a bit. Notably, it has equipped me with a balance to reflect on the needs of the ever-changing global ecosystem.

At this point in time, there has been a pushing desire for me to embark on a new dimension to explore the exciting entrepreneurial world. I wish to share the snippets of this voyage with anyone who wishes to understand the nuances of the process through my new ‘Start-up’. I hope this instills a sense of empowerment in everyone. Explore to know further !

FIELDS TRAVERSED

Molecular Genetics

A field with the vision to understand the minute changes that code for every biological function of all Life forms inside the cells of every cell. My educational
training and all my research experiences have been in this field, specifically targeting research on humans. It has been fascinating to understand the nuances of genetics from a microscopic lens that aided in better understanding of physiology and pathology.

Developmental Neuroscience

A field with the vision to understand the molecular changes that occur during the formation of the neuron-a brain cell, and the errors at that time which cause developmental disorders. My master’s dissertation was to understand the cytogenetics of an idiopathic neurodevelopmental disorder and my most recent postdoctoral experience was to decipher the deep gene network (gene expression, transcripts usage and alternative splicing) during neuronal differentiation.

Translational Cancer

A field with the vision to understand the deadliest nemesis for human health of the last few decades and to develop better therapeutic approaches. My doctoral study and research mentoring have predominantly been in this area. It has been a
humbling experience to work towards understanding the disease from the genetic level and arriving at proposing strategies for betterment of current therapeutic
models during my Ph.D., one postdoctoral stint and during most of my mentoring career.

Stem Cell Biology

A field with the vision to understand how from a group of few cells (i.e., the cells which can go on to become any type of cell) complex groups of cells that form multicellular organisms are produced. My previous post-doctoral role involved understanding molecular nuances from stem cell to neuron transition. I specifically worked on a type of stem cell called induced pluripotent stem cell that was experimentally modified to advance neurogenesis.

VOYAGES

2009-2010

Master’s Dissertation and Research Assistant

Dept. of Human Genetics, NIMHANS, Bangalore, India

Image Description: Research dissertation was published as a Manuscript.

2010-2011

Trainee Scientist

Abexome Biosciences Pvt. Ltd- Bangalore, India.

Image Description: Enjoying the rigors and nuances of Experimental work in Cell and Molecular Biology.

2011-2017

Research Fellow

Dept. Of Human Genetics NIMHANS, Bangalore, India

Image Description: Ph.D. research awarded at International Congress of Human Genetics at Kyoto, Japan 2016.

2017-2023

Research Mentor

MENTORCONNECT-SkoolMentor.com, CA, USA and Mad Science of Greater Vancouver & Interior, BC, Canada

Image Description: Science Outreach coupled with Comicon- A fun day for all learners, April 2019.

2018-2019

Research Scientist

dnaPower Inc, Vancouver, BC, Canada.

Image Description: Genomic testing-a tool to understand ones’ Body. Presenting the translational implications of Genomics on Health at British Columbia (BC) Tec event, 2019.

2020-2021

Post-doctoral fellow

Department of Radiation Biology and Nuclear Medicine, UDeS, Quebec, Canada.

Image Description: Presented at the "Reimagined Society for Immunotherapy Congress, Nov 2020."

2021 - 2024

RNA Innovation Post-doctoral fellow

Department of Biochemistry and Functional Genomics, UDeS, Quebec, Canada.

Image Description: Amazing arrangement: All the Elements of a Periodic Table at the RNA Innovation Centre, Alberta, Oct, 2022

2024-Present

Founder

uMaster, World School for R&D

Image Description: Transitioned as an Entrepreneur, launched uMaster -an innovative platform envisioned to be an EdTech offering practical R&D training to STEM students across the globe

DETAILS OF VOYAGE

TOOLS EXPLORED

MILESTONES

The invisible thread of ‘Life’ which has gone on to helically wind itself into a three billion sized complex, creating a species which has started to ‘Unveil’ the components and sub-components of the thread!! My scientific journey is dedicated to the ‘Yet to be completely known’ process which has made an organism as ‘Living’ and to some of its formed ‘Vehicles’ who are trying to de-code the very ‘Nature’ of its most important thread, little by little!

– A Quote from My Doctoral Journey

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