Two Excel Life Sciences Clinical Investigators Win Prestigious Padma Shri Award

Excel Life Sciences is proud to announce that two of its current clinical investigators are recipients of the prestigious Padma Shri Award in India. The award, which is given by the Government of India, is the 4th highest civilian award available and recognizes outstanding individuals in the fields of Medicine, Arts, Education, Industry, Literature, Science, Sports, Social Service and Public Affairs. 

Both investigators are participating in a global phase III ophthalmology study being managed by Excel Life Sciences in India. Specifically, Dr. Sundaram Natarajan of the Adityajyot Eye Hospital in Mumbai and Dr. Taraprasad Das of the L V Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI) in Bhubaneswar were recognized in the category of Medicine.

Excel Life Sciences congratulates both physicians on their contributions to the field of Medicine and Clinical Research in India and beyond.

Excel Life Sciences Continues Successful Management of Clinical Trials in India as Regulators Work to Improve Review Process

Excel Life Sciences President and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Vijai Kumar, is featured in a just released story on the evolving clinical research landscape in India. The article which appears in the web-based publication, eCliniqua, discusses some of the ongoing changes underway to create a more robust, efficient and predictable regulatory review process in India for clinical trials. Dr. Kumar shares information on the approach Excel Life Sciences takes to ensure timely regulatory approval for its clients global clinical trials. The company, with a unique operating model involving deployment of its own clinical research coordinators to each site, prides itself on a strong track record and focus on running ethical trials and delivering data quality and data integrity to its clients.

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