🔷 *Welcome Dr. Suresh Kumar Battina to CSIR-CDRI!* 🔷 We are pleased to welcome Dr. Suresh Kumar Battina to CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow, India as a Scientist in the Business Development and Intellectual Property Unit. Dr. Suresh completed his *Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from CSIR-IICT, Hyderabad,* under the mentorship of Dr. P. Radha Krishna, specializing in the total synthesis of natural products and novel synthetic methodologies. With over seven years of experience in IP management in the pharmaceutical industry and having qualified the Patent Agent Examination in 2025, he brings a unique blend of academic depth and industry insight. We look forward to his strategic contributions in advancing innovation, technology transfer, and IP-led growth at CSIR-CDRI. 🌟 Welcome aboard, Dr. Suresh! 🌟