
Dr .Nibedita Rath
Scientific Director
Active
Experience20 yrs exp.
LocationBengaluru
SpeaksEnglish
ModeOnline
Book a session
₹500 / 50-min session
October 2026
About
Dr. Nibedita Rath is a Ph.D. scientist, global health leader, research strategist, and career mentor with over 25 years of experience across academia, biotechnology, pharmaceutical research, infectious disease innovation, and international collaborations. Her career spans leading institutions in India and the United States, including the Indian Institute of Science, Drexel University, and the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. She has worked across drug discovery, biomedical research, public health, clinical research, open science, and global health partnerships. As Scientific Director at the Open Source Pharma Foundation, she leads scientific programs in tuberculosis, neglected diseases, AI-enabled knowledge platforms, drug repurposing, and international collaborative research. Having personally navigated the journey from Indian academia to premier global research institutions, Dr. Rath understands the challenges students face when planning higher education abroad. Through her career counselling and study abroad advisory service, Dr. Rath aims to guide students in identifying the right academic path, selecting suitable universities and programs, developing strong academic and professional profiles, preparing compelling applications, and aligning their education choices with long-term career goals. Her counselling approach is personalized, ethical, and deeply informed by real-world academic, research, and industry experience. She specializes in guiding students interested in STEM, life sciences, biotechnology, medicine, public health, pharmaceutical sciences, biomedical research, and global health careers. Dr. Rath’s mission is to empower students to make confident, informed, and future-focused decisions about their education and careers.
Education & Certifications
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Specialisation
- Career Guidance
Speaks
- ENGLISH