LSWLifeScienceWorld lost one of its initial Advisory Board Members and a well-wisher on the 6th December, 2022. Dr. S G A Rao, was our guide and always gave valuable suggestions on the editorial front and contributed articles in the stem cell area which was his specialisation.

He conceived the entire program of our interactive meeting titled ‘Holistic Approach to Cancer-An Integrated Therapy” in Association with the Ministry of Ayush, that was held on February 6, 2016, in Mumbai.

Dr. S G A Rao was an internationally renowned scientist in stem cell biology, and was former Head of Division of Chemotherapy and Stem cell Biology, Cancer Research Institute, Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai.

He was Founder Chairman, International Stem cell Services Ltd, Bengaluru, Founder-Society for Regenerative Medicine & Tissue Engineering and Managing Trustee, Stem Foundation.