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Dr. Ritesh Giri
Assistant Professor
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School/College
Faculty of Pharmacy
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Department
Department of Pharmacy Practice
Dr. Ritesh Giri has pursued his Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) and a Clinical Pharmacy Residency in Oncology from the JSS College of Pharmacy, JSSAHER, Mysuru. He currently serves as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bengaluru. His academic and research interests span oncology pharmacy, pharmacogenomics, pharmacovigilance, drug repurposing, and precision medicine. He has authored a few peer-reviewed publications, including a review article in the Frontiers in Oncology, and also book chapters in the Elsevier’s Progress in Molecular Biology and Translational Science, with contributions focusing on cancer biology, immune checkpoints, emerging cancer therapeutics, and innovative drug repurposing strategies. He currently supervises PharmD and M.Pharm research projects while actively engaging in clinical teaching, hospital-based training, and interdisciplinary research.
Dr. Giri has gained international academic exposure through JSS University’s student exchange program, at the Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina, USA, where he completed an international clinical rotation across various specialty practice areas under multiple clinical pharmacy preceptors. His professional experience includes oncology-focused clinical practice, participation in a pilot project at Navya Care Pvt. Ltd., which was in collaboration with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, USA, and numerous invited lectures and conference presentations in oncology and personalized medicine. His other notable achievements include receiving a travel grant of USD 1,000 and complimentary registration, to present at the ISPOR 2026 Annual Conference that recently took place in Philadelphia, USA. He has also received a nominal honorarium for his poster presentation at the Best of ESMO meeting in Mumbai, in late 2025. Additionally, he was awarded as an “Active Researcher” by the Office of Research & Innovation at M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bengaluru, in view of his contribution to the book chapters. He currently is an active member of the International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR), European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO), and International Society of Oncology Pharmacy Practitioners (ISOPP).
Qualifications
- Clinical Pharmacy Residency in Oncology
JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysuru, 2017-2019
- Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS University, Mysuru , 2011-2017
Experience
Total Years of Experience
6 years 4 months
Academic Experience
- 4 years 6 months at Faculty of Pharmacy, RUAS, Bengaluru
Industry Experience
- 1 year 10 months at Navya Care Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru
- Oncology and Palliative Care
- Pharmacogenomics
- Drug Repurposing and Precision Medicine
- Saravanan, K.S., Satish, K.S., Saraswathy, G.R., Kuri, U., Vastrad, S.J., Giri, R., Dsouza, P.L., Kumar, A.P. and Nair, G., 2024. Innovative target mining stratagems to navigate drug repurposing endeavours. Progress in Molecular Biology and Translational Science, 205, pp.303-355.
- Satish, K.S., Saraswathy, G.R., Ritesh, G., Saravanan, K.S., Krishnan, A., Bhargava, J., Ushnaa, K. and Dsouza, P.L., 2024. Exploring cutting-edge strategies for drug repurposing in female cancers–An insight into the tools of the trade. Progress in Molecular Biology and Translational Science, 207, pp.355-415.
- Immune Checkpoints in Breast Cancer [Decoding Breast Cancer: Molecular Pathways and Emerging therapeutic Strategies, Bentham Science Publishers] – Accepted, currently under publication process
- Travel Grant Recipient (1000 USD + Complimentary Registration) for ISPOR 2026 Annual Conference in Philadelphia, U.S.A (March 2026)
- Recognized as ‘Active Researcher’ for contribution to book chapters, by the Office of Research & Innovation at RUAS, Bengaluru (March 2026)
- Honorarium (INR 10,000) for the “Best of ESMO” in Mumbai, India (December 2025)
Seminars/Webinars/ Conference/Workshop/ Poster Presentations
- Resource Person for Webinar on “Multi-faceted Roles of Oncopharmacists – A Road Map for Excellence in Holistic Care to the Most Vulnerable Populations” at the AICTE-ATAL Faculty Development Programme, organized by the Department of Pharmacy Practice, Ramaiah College of Pharmacy (September 2022).
- Resource Person for a webinar conducted by Santhiram College of Pharmacy, AP, on the topic “Role of Pharmacogenetics” (July 2023).
- Resource Person for a symposium at the ISPE's 15th Asian Conference on Pharmacoepidemiology, Bengaluru, titled “Advancing Patient Safety and Personalized Care in Oncology Patients” (October 2023).
- Guest Lecturer on “Sports Pharmacology and Exercise Physiology” at Ramaiah Institute of Technology (October 2023).
- Resource Person for two sessions at the NAMSCON 23 Pre-Conference on the topics “Diagnostic & Therapeutic Approach of Cancers” and “Pharmacogenetics in Oncology” (October 2023).
- E-Poster Presentation Participant at Kalinga University, Raipur, for a FOP International Conference (March 2024).
- Resource Person for a workshop titled “Case-based Exploration of Drug-related Forensic Investigations”, conducted by the Faculty of Dental Sciences, RUAS (May 2025).
- Resource Person for a session titled “The Malignant Mysteries” at VigiQuest 2025 under the RUAS-ISPE Chapter, Faculty of Pharmacy, RUAS (September 2025).
- Resource Person for a webinar conducted by CliMed, titled “Navigating NCCN Guidelines: A Step-by-Step Guide” (December 2025).
- Poster Presentation Participant at the “Best of ESMO”, Mumbai, India (December 2025).
- Poster Presentation Participant at the ISPOR 2026 Annual Conference, Philadelphia, U.S.A. (May 2026).
- Resource Person for a pre-conference workshop at the 5th International Health Economics and Outcomes Research Conference-India, organized by the ISPOR India-Andhra Pradesh Regional Chapter at Raghavendra Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (RIPER), Andhra Pradesh, India (June 2026).
International Journal Papers
- Vastrad SJ, Ritesh G, V SS, Saraswathy GR, Augustine D, Alzahrani KJ, Alzahrani FM, Halawani IF, Ashi H, Alshahrani M, Hassan RN, Baeshen HA, Saravanan KS, Satish KS, Vutukuru P and Patil S (2023) Panoramic view of key cross-talks underpinning the oral squamous cell carcinoma stemness - unearthing the future opportunities. Front. Oncol. 13:1247399.
- Saif, H., Kumar, K.R., Mufti, S.S., Giri, R., Hrishi, V., Sarathy, V., Ramaswamy, V., Hazarika, D. and Naik, R., 2020. Correlation of Programmed Death Ligand-1 (PD-L1) Expression with Clinicopathological Features in Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinoma: Experience from a Tertiary Cancer Care Center in India. Journal of Cancer Therapy, 11(3), pp.172-187.
International Journal Conference Abstract Publication
- Giri, R., Abraham, T.V., Anand, P., YV, L., Souza, P.L. and Saraswathy, G.R., 2026. EPH209 DISPROPORTIONALITY ANALYSIS AND MULTIMODAL GENETIC ASSESSMENT OF PAPILLEDEMA ASSOCIATED WITH PROTEASOME INHIBITORS. Value in Health, 29(6), p.S202.
- Saravanan KS, Satish KS, Saraswathy GR, Kuri U, Vastrad SJ, Giri R, Dsouza PL, Kumar AP, Nair G. Innovative target mining stratagems to navigate drug repurposing endeavours. Progress in Molecular Biology and Translational Science. 2024 Jan 1;205:303-55.
- Satish KS, Saraswathy GR, Ritesh G, Saravanan KS, Krishnan A, Bhargava J, Ushnaa K, Dsouza PL. Exploring cutting-edge strategies for drug repurposing in female cancers - An insight into the tools of the trade. Progress in Molecular Biology and Translational Science. 2024 May 28;207:355-415.
- European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
Membership: Aug 2025 – Present (Member ID: 755457) - International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR)
Membership: Feb 2023 – Present (Member ID: 3233162) - International Society of Oncology Pharmacy Practitioners (ISOPP)
Membership: Apr 2024 – Present (Member ID: 2637)
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