Our Team

Our team is responsible for IGC-AD1 that is in Phase 2 for Alzheimer’s disease and MINT-AD, an AI tool for risk stratification and prediction of cognitive decline. We unite science and care for patients and caregivers worldwide.

Meet the Founders:
The Vision to Transform Alzheimer's Care

CEO & Director

Ram Mukunda

Ram Mukunda leads the company’s mission to treat Alzheimer’s through innovative science. He’s guiding a Phase 2 clinical trial for IGC-AD1, targeting agitation in Alzheimer’s patients. With a background in engineering and mathematics, he merges biotech strategy with early AI-powered drug discovery. Ram has over two decades of leadership experience across public companies and emerging technologies. He is passionate about transforming neurodegenerative care globally.

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VP, CCO, PFO, & Director

Claudia Grimaldi

Claudia Grimaldi is a Vice President and Director, where she oversees international teams across preclinical research, regulatory compliance, and trial operations. She plays a key role in managing IGC’s FDA-registered Alzheimer’s trials. Claudia brings a unique blend of psychological insight and operational rigor to her leadership. Her work builds critical bridges between scientists, clinicians, and advisors worldwide. She holds an MBA and has extensive experience in healthcare management.

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Meet the
Board

Meet the leaders shaping our vision: industry experts guiding IGC Pharma’s future in Alzheimer’s care.

Director

Richard
Prins

Chairman

30+ years in private equity and investment banking. Board expert in audit and governance, with 200+ global transactions across multiple industries.

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Richard Prins
Director

Jim
Moran

Director

Former U.S. Representative and Mayor with 30+ years in public service. Expert in policy, governance, and community leadership across Virginia.

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J. Moran
Director

Terry
Lierman

Director

Health policy leader with 35+ years’ experience. Founded major health orgs like PanCAN and led NIH-related boards and medical research initiatives.

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Terry L.

Meet
the Advisors

World-class scientific and medical advisors guiding our breakthroughs in Alzheimer’s and brain health.

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Advisor

Prof. Pablo Arbeláez

Professor of Artificial Intelligence

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Advisor

Prof. Chuanhai Cao, Ph.D

Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Advisor

Prof. Elliot L. Hong

Professor of Psychiatry

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Advisor

Prof. Joseph Fortunak, Ph.D

Professor of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences

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Advisor

Prof. T. Govindaraju,
Ph.D, FRSC

Professor of Bioorganic
Chemistry

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Advisor

Prof. Jeffrey L. Cummings

Professor of Alzheimer's Disease

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Advisor

Howard​
Gutman

Former Ambassador
to Belgium

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Advisor

Terry McAuliffe

Former Governor

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Advisor

Prof. James A. Saunders

Retired Professor of Biological Sciences

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Science

Dr. Jagadeesh Rao

Principal Scientist

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Science

Dr. Juan Manuel Orjuela

Neuropsychiatrist

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Science

Dr. Varduhi Ghazaryan

Medical Director

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Science

Evelyn Gutiérrez

Senior Research & Clinical Trials Manager

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Science

Diego Rodriguez

Senior Medicinal Chemist

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Science

Paola Ruiz

Senior Manager AI
& Software

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Science

Margarita Venegas

Psychometric Training & Site Feasibility Manager

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Science

Alejandra Tangarife

Clinical Research Protocol Manager

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Science

Laura Delgado

Preclinical Research And Quality Compliance Manager

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Science

Fabio Camargo

Pharmaceutical Chemist & Manufacturing Coordinator

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Sales

Susana Salgar

Sales Manager

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Accounting & Finance

Rohit Goel

Senior Director

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Operations

Benysh Qureshi

Director of Operations

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Communications

Jose Ramos

Communications Manager

Meet
the Team Leaders

Meet the minds driving IGC Pharma’s mission: where scientific rigor meets purpose-driven leadership.