Director
Institute for Stem Cell Science and Regenerative Medicine (iBRIC-inStem), Bengaluru, India

Professor on Deputation
Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), Bengaluru.

Professor Maneesha Inamdar is a stem cell and developmental biologist conducting research at Bangalore, India. Her group uses human stem cells, gene editing and animal models to study cardiovascular and blood development, to understand congenital defects and devise regenerative strategies.

Dr. Inamdar pioneered human embryonic stem cell derivation and use in India, providing stem cells that represent the Indian genetic diversity, are eligible for use globally and have been distributed worldwide. Through her association with various international stem cell organizations and with the WHO Expert Committee, Prof. Inamdar has contributed to several guidance and policy documents on stem cells and gene editing. She heads or serves on several scientific review, funding and ethics committees. While furthering discovery and training, she is deeply involved in science outreach, education and public engagement. Her recent article in the journal Nature was highlighted for its call to bring equity and accessibility through global research standards.

Prof. Inamdar is Director of inStem (Institute for Stem Cell Science and Regenerative Medicine) and Senior Professor at JNCASR (Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research), Bangalore. She is a fellow and Council member of both, the Indian Academy of Sciences and the Indian National Science Academy; and a J C Bose National Fellow, with several awards and honors.