Dr. K.S. Rao, an eminent toxicologist of global fame and founder of ToxGurukul Foundation, has more than 50 years of global experience in toxicological risk assessment / product safety evaluation. Dr. Rao currently works as a scientific advisor and subject matter expert on safety assessment at Eurofins/ Advinus, Bangalore. Dr. Rao started his career in 1976, at G.D. Searle where he was one of six people who prepared draft GLP guidelines and presented to FDA, which became regulations around the globe. In past, he has worked in the organizations such as Searle Labs, Dow Chemicals, Jai Research, MicaGenix.
He is engaged to assist clients in the toxicological assessment of Agrochemicals, Industrial chemicals (REACH), Pharmaceuticals/ Biopharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, Cosmetic Ingredients, Food Additives, Nutraceuticals and Vaccines. Offers scientific counselling to resolve difficult and complex issues affecting diverse areas of toxicology, Drug Metabolism, chemistry, formulation etc.
Dr. Rao was the President of the Michigan Chapter of the Society of Toxicology (SOT). He is an Emeritus Member of the SOT in USA. He has served the Indian Toxicology community as President of the Society of Toxicology of India (STOX). Involved in imparting toxicology education to scientists of diverse background. He has been instrumental in getting the Diplomate of American Board of Toxicology (DABT) examination to India since 2009.