Anitha Thomas Ph.D, Pmp
About Anitha Thomas Ph.D, Pmp
Anitha Thomas, Ph.D., PMP, serves as the Director of Delivery at Precision NanoSystems Inc. in Vancouver, British Columbia, where she focuses on nucleic acid therapeutics and advanced drug delivery systems.
Work at Precision NanoSystems
Anitha Thomas has served as the Director of Delivery at Precision NanoSystems Inc. since 2020. In this role, she oversees the delivery of drug development projects, focusing on Nucleic Acid Therapeutics and Nucleic Acid Lipid Nanoparticles. Prior to her current position, she held several roles within the company, including Senior Scientist in Drug Delivery & Formulations from 2013 to 2017 and Head of Drug Delivery & Formulations from 2018 to 2020. Her leadership has contributed to the advancement of drug delivery systems and the establishment of strong intellectual property in lipid compositions.
Education and Expertise
Anitha Thomas earned her PhD in Chemistry from the Indian Institute of Science, where she studied Interdisciplinary Chemistry and Biology from 1997 to 2004. She also holds a Master's degree in Chemistry from the School of Chemical Sciences at Mahatma Gandhi University. Her academic background is complemented by extensive experience in drug delivery systems, including PEGylation of biologics and pharmacokinetics efficacy studies. She has developed expertise in non-viral cell and gene therapy formulations and advanced drug delivery technologies.
Background in Drug Development
Anitha Thomas has a robust background in drug development, having worked at various prestigious institutions. She was a Postdoctoral Scientist at the Centre for Drug Research and Development from 2010 to 2013 and held postdoctoral fellowships at the BC Cancer Agency from 2004 to 2010. Her experience includes directing the Cell Therapy Program at Precision NanoSystems and managing projects related to liposomal formulations and antibody-directed nanoparticles. She has also contributed to the development of advanced drug delivery systems for a range of therapeutic applications.
Patents and Innovations
Anitha Thomas holds several patents related to Lipid Nanoparticle compositions, particularly for mRNA vaccines, cell therapy, and gene therapy formulations. Her work in establishing strong intellectual property positioning in the reagent space for lipids and lipid compositions has been significant in advancing the field. She has developed innovative drug delivery systems that include liposomal formulations of small molecules and peptides, contributing to the progress of therapeutic technologies.
Project Leadership Skills
Anitha Thomas possesses strong project leadership skills, which encompass project management, planning, budgeting, and reporting for drug development projects. Her experience includes facilitating complex projects and providing cost estimates for various initiatives. Her leadership in drug delivery projects has been instrumental in advancing research and development efforts within her organizations.