Yash Vaishnav
About Yash Vaishnav
Yash Vaishnav is a Business Development Executive with extensive knowledge of the drug regulatory approval process and a background in technology transfer across various medical fields. He has held positions at notable institutions including Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, UCLA, and Argonne National Laboratory, and has advanced degrees in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Finance, and Microbiology.
Current Role at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Yash Vaishnav has been serving as a Business Development Executive at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2016. In this role, he focuses on fostering partnerships and collaborations that enhance the laboratory's research capabilities and commercial outreach. His work involves leveraging his extensive background in scientific research and business development to identify opportunities that align with the laboratory's mission.
Previous Experience in Business Development
Prior to his current position, Yash Vaishnav worked as a Business Development Executive at Argonne National Laboratory from 2008 to 2014. In this capacity, he contributed to the development of strategic initiatives that promoted the laboratory's technologies and research. He also held the position of Senior Technology Transfer Officer at the University of California, Los Angeles from 2006 to 2008, where he facilitated the transfer of technology from academic research to commercial applications.
Academic Background and Research Experience
Yash Vaishnav has a robust academic background, having earned a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology from the Indian Institute of Science between 1983 and 1988. He also completed a post-doctoral fellowship at the University of California, San Diego from 1988 to 1991, followed by a position as an Assistant Professor at the same institution from 1991 to 1994. His early academic journey included a Master of Science in Biochemistry from The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda and a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from Gujarat University.
Expertise in Drug Regulatory Approval and Technology Transfer
Yash Vaishnav possesses comprehensive scientific and commercial knowledge of the drug regulatory approval process. His expertise extends to technology transfer, particularly in oncology, immunology, cardiovascular and metabolic disorders, CNS disorders, and infectious diseases. He has a strong understanding of the intellectual property aspects related to drug discovery and development, which enhances his effectiveness in business development roles.