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Mahendra Rao

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Co-Founder at Forza Bio
📍 Washington DC-Baltimore Area, United States

Mahendra Rao is the Chief Scientific Officer at Vita Therapeutics and a serial biotech entrepreneur. An internationally recognized pioneer in stem cell research with a PhD from Caltech, he has published over 400 papers and holds more than 20 patents. His career spans academia, industry, and government, including directing the NIHs Center for Regenerative Medicine.

Mahendra is focused on developing low-cost biotechnologies for use in developing countries, particularly India.

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Experience
2 Years
Current Role
Co-Founder
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Washington DC-Baltimore Area, United States
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Stem Cell Therapeutics
A world-renowned expert in human embryonic and induced pluripotent stem cells, he has authored over 400 papers and led major research initiatives at the NIH and in industry.
Biotech Entrepreneurship
He is a serial founder and co-founder of multiple companies, including Vita Therapeutics, Forza Bio, Nkure, and Q Therapeutics, focused on cell and gene therapy.
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Career

Work history

Co-Founder
Forza Bio
Co-Founder
MD Bio
Chief Officer
Vita Therapeutics
9-2023
Founder and CSO
Implant Bio-
9-2023
Chief Scientific Officer
Vita Therapeutics
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Education
1993 - 1993
Res. Assoc.
Caltech
1991 - 1992
Post Doctoral Degree
Case Western Reserve University
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