ABOUT
Dr. Sweta Raghavan, a scientist, science diplomat and an 'equal opportunities' activist in field of education. She founded Scientists & Co., a social initiative to promote science education among students from disadvantaged and underprivileged backgrounds. Over 3000 students across the UK & India have been mentored, 85% of whom are now studying at prestigious universities globally. Sweta has considerable experience in the education and health policy sector and has been an active student politician in the U.K.
Sweta's previously shaped the academic research and fostered international collaborations for the Jio Institute (promoted by Reliance Industries Limited, India). Sweta has also served as the Senior Science & Innovation Advisor to the British Government’s Foreign & Commonwealth Office, advising and supporting UK’s bilateral relationships with India in the health and life sciences sectors, and shaping science policy.
She received her PhD from King’s College London for characterising the biological role of a novel protein, which has implications in the unearthing treatment for inflammation arising from respiratory illnesses. She has been the recipient of a number of awards, and recognised as the Most Influential Life Science Expert 2020 by the Global Health Pharma News Magazine.
EXPERIENCE
ACADEMIC RESEARCH & TEACHING
& TEACHING
A die-hard cell-fie addict, Sweta has 6 years of experience in myriad fields of life science. She also has 8 years of experience in educational outreach and teaching, and is extensively involved in widening participation activities.
GLOBAL HEALTH POLICY
Sweta has considerable experience in policymaking in the health and healthcare field in the UK and globally.
