Rao S. Bezwada, Ph.D.
President and Chief Executive Officer of Bezwada Biomedical
An accomplished scientist and
entrepreneur, Rao S. Bezwada, Ph.D. established Bezwada Biomedical, LLC, an
innovation based and technology driven research company with operations in the
United States and India. The company is focused on developing a wide range of
novel absorbable polymeric biomaterials that represent platform technologies
capable of enhancing the quality of life by producing next generation
bioabsorbable medical devices with therapeutic applications. Dr. Bezwada earned
a doctorate in chemistry from the Stevens Institute of Technology in New Jersey
and has been regarded as a leading expert in the field of bioabsorbable
polymers. He has over 25 years of research experience in the medical device
industry, including 20 years of service at Ethicon, Inc. (a Johnson &
Johnson Company) prior to establishing Bezwada Biomedical, LLC in 2003.
Dr. Bezwada's commitment toward medical research is attested to by his
original research contributions with critical applications in health care.
Specifically, while at Ethicon his research and development efforts led to the
launch of a number of products including Monocryl®, a new ultra pliable
synthetic absorbable monofilament suture. This product has represented worldwide
sales of more than 600 million dollars since its launch in 1993 and current
annual sales of approximately 60 million dollars. In recognition of this
invention, along with its development, Johnson & Johnson, Inc. awarded Dr.
Bezwada the prestigious Johnson Medal in 1996. Furthermore, Dr. Bezwada
has been a prolific inventor and has been issued more than 72 U.S. patents.
Moreover, he has authored several scholarly articles and has been published in
international scientific journals, along with numerous presentations at both
national and international meetings including the American Chemical Society and
the Society for Biomaterials.
In addition to his passion for science
and technical accomplishments, Dr. Bezwada also possesses a deep commitment for
his community and has established a non-profit organization named the "Society
for Basic Needs" in India. This organization has a mission aimed at improving
the quality of life for those less fortunate by providing them with essential
amenities and opportunities for education.
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