Roopa Nath

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Dr. Roopa Nath is an Angel Investor. She describes herself as an out and out genomics and healthcare geek. Looking at her career, you know she truly is.Dr. Roopa's story is a perfect blend of how to pursue your dreams, stay open to changes that come along the way, make the most of the opportunities when they knock at your door, and above all have the focus to contribute to a theme much larger than yourself. After completing her Ph.D, Dr. Roopa worked in San Francisco Bay Area biotech hotbed for a few years and eventually co-founded Actis Biologics Inc. in 2006, which is developing new therapies for cancer. Dr. Roopa helped set up India operations, licensed intellectual property from companies and Universities in USA and began the drug development process for Actis Biologics in India. She co-wrote the grant applications to fund the company's startup costs, and secured grants worth Rs 10 crore from the Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India. She helped start the research and development as well as clinical development efforts in Mumbai, India at Actis. Her experiences show that apart from being a geek, she is persistent in her endeavors and embodies the spirit of entrepreneurship. Dr. Roopa is also an advisor to Mumbai Angels on healthcare investments, and heads up all technical due diligence efforts there. She has invested in Asiatic and Karmic life sciences Clinical Research Organizations with the Mumbai Angels, and is well networked in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors in India. She's also an Advisor and Board observer to Karmic Life sciences.