Webinar Summary
Immunologist and virologist Rajesh Grover, PhD provides an overview of the complexities of the immune system and the molecular signature of viruses. He takes us down the path of understanding viruses and explains the three theories of how viruses came to exist. Dr. Grover provides an explanation of the features of SARS-CoV-2 that contribute to its virulence and outlines how unique each person’s immune system really is. He also provides insight into precautions we can each take to reduce risk and support immune health.
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Presenter Bio
Rajesh Grover, PhD is an immunologist, entrepreneur, and innovator. He has worked with National Institutes of Health and Scripps Research and sits on the board of the American Nutrition Association. Dr. Grover is an Adjunct Professor in the Synthetic Biology and Bio-energy Group at J Craig Venter Institute.
His entrepreneurial activities revolve around AJLIS Holdings, a company which he cofounded in 2019. The company focuses on diverse approaches to healthy longevity. Dr. Grover also actively works as a strategic advisor to companies dedicated to regenerative medicine, nutraceutical-based health solutions, and venture capital funds with emphasis on healthcare.
As a former leader and an executive board member of the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) Entrepreneur Challenge, he has advised and consulted dozens of startups. He has also been a Mentor board member for Indiebio, the world’s biggest biotechnology accelerator based in San Francisco.
His most recent work has focused on developing revolutionary cell reprogramming technology to create age renewal phenotypes to turn back the clock on aging. His research work has been published in top scientific journals, and he holds multiple patents.
Above all, Dr. Grover is passionate about the intersection of science, medicine, and technology with business. His entrepreneurial philosophy is best captured in this quote “A breakthrough today was a crazy idea yesterday.”
