SVKM’s Institutional Committee on Stem Cell Research (IC SCR)
Institutional Committee for Stem Cell Research (IC SCR) is a multi-disciplinary body that reviews all research projects involving stem cells. The committee includes representatives of the public and persons with expertise in clinical medicine, developmental biology, stem cell research, molecular biology, ethical and legal issues in stem cell research. The committee provides overview of all issues related to stem cell research at the institutional level as well as reviews and approves the scientific merit of research protocols.
Sr. No. | Name | Affiliation | Role |
1. | Dr. Harikesh Buch | Consultant Surgeon, B.A.N.Hospital , Mumbai, S.L. Raheja Hospital & Asian Institute of Oncology, Mumbai. | Chairman |
2. | Dr. Vaijayanti Kale | Consultant at National Centre for Cell Science (NCCS), Pune. | Member (Stem Cell Expert) |
3. | Dr. Sanjeev Waghmare | Scientific Officer "E" Advanced Centre for Treatment Research and Education in Cancer (ACTREC), Tata Memorial Centre Navi Mumbai. | Member (Stem Cell Expert) |
4. | Dr. Dhananjaya Saranath | Executive Director, Research Studies and Additional Projects, Cancer Patients Aid Association (CPAA), Mumbai | Member (Scientist) |
5. | Dr. Ikram Khatkhatay | Scientist 'F' & HOD Molecular Immunodiagnostic, National Institute for Research in reproductive Health (NIRRH), Mumbai. | Member (Scientist) |
6. | Dr. Veena Mishra Shukla | CPAA, Scientific Committee Member. Mumbai. | Member (Ethics Expert & Social Scientist) |
7. | Dr. Lokesh Bhatt | Assistant Professor & HOD of Pharmacology, BNCP, Mumbai. | Member (Pharmacologist) |
8. | Ms. Nazima Munshi | Assistant Professor, NMIMS Institute of Intellectual Property Studies (IIPS), Mumbai. | Member (Legal Expert) |
9. | Dr. (Fr.) Joseph | Institute of Indian Culture, Andheri, Mumbai. | Member (Sociologist & Theologian) |
10. | Dr. Sonal Manohar | Assistant Professor, NMIMS School of Science, Mumbai | Member Secretary (Stem Cell Biology) |