Srinivasan Jayakumar

Dr. Srinivasan Jayakumar is an accomplished Postdoctoral Research Associate currently affiliated with the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in New York, USA. He specializes in Synthetic Organic and Medicinal Chemistry, bringing over eight years of detailed research experience which includes five years of Industrial experience at Syngene International Pvt Ltd, India. Dr. Jayakumar's educational background includes a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan, and a Master’s in chemistry from Guru Nanak College, University of Madras, India.

In 2020, he transitioned to the U.S., undertaking a postdoctoral research position at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, NY,  and is currently engaged with Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY. Dr. Jayakumar's notable research focuses on developing GlyT2 inhibitors for the treatment of neuropathic pain and RBP4 antagonists for the treatment of age-related macular degeneration, Transthyretin Amyloidosis, and their Common Age-related comorbidities.

In addition to his research work, Dr. Jayakumar actively contributes to the scientific community. He serves on the editorial boards of several international chemistry journals and has a strong track record as a journal reviewer. His publications span a range of topics in medicinal and synthetic organic chemistry, reflecting his broad expertise and commitment to advancing the field.