Dr. Vineetha Raghavan is a scientist with over 15 years of experience in research management and administration. She completed her Ph.D. in Life Sciences from ICGEB/JNU and postdoctoral research at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre and Yale School of Medicine in the USA before transitioning to the field of research management. She leads initiatives in fundraising and award management for extramural projects, facilitates national and international collaborations, and oversees the negotiation and administration of research contracts and agreements. She also manages key administrative processes, including recruitment, travel, and procurement for externally funded projects.