Prof. Reddanna, during his research career in the field of inflammation and cancer over 35 years, has published around 200 papers with citations over 10, 000 and H index of 51 and guided 41 students for Ph. D. In recognition of his collaborations with leading Pharma and Biotech industries he received “Outstanding Contribution Award (Pharma)” from the Chemtech Foundation and “Outstanding Scientist Award for the Benefit of Industry” from Federation of Andhra Pradesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FAPCCI). He was the founder Director of the National Institute of Animal Biotechnology, Government of India. He played a key role in promoting innovation, entrepreneurship and startup ecosystem in the University. He was one of the founder members of the Federation of Asian Biotech Associations (FABA), a non-profit organisation that promotes academy and industry interactions, career guidance and skill development activities and startup ecosystem across Asian countries.