Dr. Kedage's role involves bringing together experts from the neurosciences.
FREMONT, CA, November 19, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Vivekananda Kedage, PhD, has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Dr. Kedage is a distinguished figure in cancer research and developing therapeutics for cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. With over a decade of professional experience, he founded and serves as the chief executive officer of Stealth Mode Biotech in San Francisco, where he has been dedicated to building a platform and product to treat neurodegenerative diseases since 2024. Dr. Kedage's role involves bringing together experts from the neurosciences, recruiting co-founders, pitching to raise funds for his council and interviewing individuals seeking experience within the company.
In addition to becoming an entrepreneur, Dr. Kedage began serving as associate director of biology and translational sciences at LTZ Therapeutics Inc. that same year. Initially a principal scientist of biology and translational sciences for the organization from 2022 to 2024, his tenure has included developing a versatile platform for various cancer types, which laid the groundwork for significant therapeutic trials in early 2025. Among other noteworthy roles, Dr. Kedage was a principal scientist at LTZ Therapeutics from 2022 to 2024 and a scientist at MedGenome between 2021 and 2022. He also taught the next generation of leaders in his field as an associate instructor at Indiana University Bloomington from 2012 to 2016 and as a biochemistry lecturer at Manipal University College Malaysia in 2011.
Dr. Kedage's academic journey began with a bachelor's degree in general biology from Mangalore University in 2006, followed by a master's degree in medical biochemistry from Manipal Academy of Higher Education in 2009. He also earned a Doctor of Philosophy in biochemistry from Indiana University Bloomington in 2016 and completed a postdoctoral research fellowship in molecular oncology at Genentech Inc. between 2017 and 2021, further solidifying his expertise in cancer research. Moreover, Dr. Kedage holds a certificate in the business of life sciences from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University.
Beyond his primary career endeavors, Dr. Kedage is an active member of the American Association for Cancer Research. Civically, he has volunteered in military training in leadership, small arms, and parades in India and honorably served as a cadet captain in the naval wing of the National Cadet Corps of India from 2003 to 2006. Moreover, Dr. Kedage has conducted extensive research in clinical diagnostics and nutrition antioxidants and has co-authored over 15 publications that reflect his studies.
Dr. Kedage has been recognized with numerous accolades, including a First Place Award for research presentations at the Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center and the department of urology in the school of medicine at Indiana University. He also received the Gill Velocity Fellowship from the Johnson Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Kelley School of Business.
As he prepares for the future, Dr. Kedage plans to leverage his extensive knowledge and experience to establish a company focused on developing therapeutics through innovative research, continuing his commitment to improving human health through science and collaboration.
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