Our Leadership

VRise Therapeutics was founded with the goal to bring transformative change to the lives of cancer patients.

We have assembled a seasoned management team. Our leaders have played critical roles in the discovery and clinical development of multiple first-in-class oncology therapeutics. Our experience encompasses early-stage research through clinical trials to regulatory approval and commercialization. Our scientific advisory board are domain experts in oncology therapeutics and our international team ensure a global reach.

Founders

Prashant K. Bhavar, MS, LLB

Prashant K. Bhavar, MS, LLB

Founder

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Uday Kumar S., MS, EPBM

Uday Kumar S., MS, EPBM

Founder

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Management

Appaji Mandhare, Ph.D.​

Appaji Mandhare, Ph.D.​

Medicinal Chemistry, CADD, AI.

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Rishi Rahangdale

Rishi Rahangdale

Strategy & Business Development

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Scientific Advisory Board

Clinical & Translational Research
Anthony W. Tolcher, M.D.

Anthony W. Tolcher, M.D.

CEO & Director of Clinical Research

Next Oncology, San Antonio USA
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Junji Furuse, M.D., Ph.D.

Junji Furuse, M.D., Ph.D.

Professor

Kyorin University School of Medicine JAPAN
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Darren Tyson, Ph.D.

Darren Tyson, Ph.D.

Research Associate Professor

Vanderbilt School of Medicine USA
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Neetu Singh, Ph.D.

Neetu Singh, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

King George Medical University
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Dr. Colin Weekes

Dr. Colin Weekes

Associate Professor

Medicine at Harvard Medical School
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Discovery Chemistry & Product Development
Vivek Trivedi, Ph.D.

Vivek Trivedi, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

University of Kent UK
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P. Reddanna, Ph.D.

P. Reddanna, Ph.D.

Prof. Emeritus

University of Hyderabad INDIA
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Vikas Shirsath, Ph.D.

Vikas Shirsath, Ph.D.

Operating Unit Head

Syngene International Ltd INDIA
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