G. Dhinakar Raj

Born in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu, Dhinakar Raj did his undergraduate studies at Madras Veterinary College and obtained the degree of BVSc from the Tamilnadu Agricultural University in 1986, standing first in the university which earned him four gold medals.

In between he joined the Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (TANUVAS) as an associate professor[2] where he is a professor[3][4] and serves as the project director of the Translational Research Platform for Veterinary Biologicals, a collaborative initiative between the Department of Biotechnology and TANUVAS.

[1] He currently serves as Director, Centre for Animal Heath Studies (CAHS) and Director, Veterinary Incubation Foundation @ TANUVAS,[5] a Section 8 company established by Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Chennai.

[10] Besides, he is the author of two books, Animal Biotechnology: Vaccines and Diagnostics-Markets and Investment Opportunities[11] and Monoclonal Antibodies Application in Disease and Health.

[1] He is also associated with the Indian Society For Veterinary Immunology And Biotechnology (ISVIB)[15] and serves as its vice president.