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Anurag Srivastava is a science communicator and storyteller who helps science-driven brands share their message with clarity and impact.
He holds a PhD in Molecular Medicine from the University of Turin, Italy, where his research focused on novel anti-tumor strategies using computational and immunological tools. With experience across five countries and a background in digital marketing, scientific writing, and content strategy, Anurag now partners with organizations to craft tailored content — from social media strategy to whitepapers, blogs, and eBooks — that informs, engages, and drives results.
Outside of work, he enjoys cooking, reading, following cricket, and advocating for climate action and gender equity in science.
Experience
Work Experience
Research Experience
Work Experience
Senior Scientific Writer — Dr. Pappert Communications
May 2024 – Present
- Covered broad topics in biotechnology, life sciences, marketing, and other disciplines
- Authored diverse content: case studies, website copies, eBooks, flyers, blogs, and whitepapers for clients including Arralyze, QBench, IgG4ward, MSD
- Delivered high-quality content within specified timelines
- Skills: Copywriting, Storytelling, Communication, Proof-Reading, Marketing, Science Writing
Co-Founding Member — Art x Science Conversations, ECOS
June 2024 – Present
- Authored a blog on subtle impact of climate change, covering human stories from six different countries
- Co-Authored a blog on Gender Equity in STEM
- Hosted a webinar on ‘How to tell better climate change stories’ — 20 countries participated
- Skills: Podcasting, Communication, Event Organization, Science Writing, Networking
Content Creator — Elucidata
Aug 2023 – May 2024
- Achieved 30% increase in LinkedIn followers and 30% increase in engagement
- Led to 10–20% increase in website traffic
- Crafted case studies and whitepapers contributing to $50K–$75K in service sales
- Covered: single-cell analysis, bulk RNA, metabolomics, proteomics, obesity, rare diseases
- Skills: Content Strategy, Copywriting, Marketing, Data Analysis, Social Media Marketing
Science Communicator — Freelance
Feb 2021 – Jul 2023
- Authored articles on exposomes, epigenetics, neurobiology, women’s reproductive health, sleep disorders, degenerative disorders, autoimmune diseases, and aging
- Wrote personal narratives addressing academic toxicity within scientific community
- Science journalism internship with Gilead Amit (The Economist)
- Skills: Copywriting, Public Health, Communication, One Health, Science Writing
Education Consultant — Freelance
Feb 2016 – Aug 2023
- Facilitated students in securing scholarships worth $4.5 million
- Supervised students admitted to universities in 25+ countries
- Students placed at Harvard, Chevening, MITACS, Darwin Trust, Hong Kong PhD Fellowship
- Skills: Public Speaking, Leadership, Analytical Skills, Consulting, Mentoring
Co-Founder and CMO — Nitant Shiksha Foundation
Feb 2016 – Oct 2017
- Empowered over 2,000 students through workshops
- Raised awareness on infectious diseases, noncommunicable diseases, malnutrition
Research Experience
PhD Fellow in Molecular Medicine — Novelli Lab, University of Turin, Italy
Oct 2018 – Mar 2023
- Thesis: ‘Applying meta-analysis to develop novel anti-tumor strategies’
- Integrative analysis of adiponectin receptor expression in 10,000 cancer patients
- Authored and secured competitive EUR 80,000 research grant
- Skills: R, Prism, Data Visualization, Bioinformatics, Cancer Biology, Obesity
Visiting PhD Student — Fehrmann Lab, University Medical Centre Groningen
Jan – Nov 2022
- International collaboration investigating adiponectin receptors in pancreatic cancer
- Skills: R, Gene Set Enrichment Analysis, Survival Analysis
Research Fellow — Novelli Lab, University of Turin
Dec 2017 – Sep 2018
- Tested antibodies against acetylated sites of enolase in 100+ pancreatic cancer patient sera
- Skills: ELISA, Western Blotting, Serum proteomic analysis
Research Fellow — NIBN, Ben Gurion University, Israel
Oct 2016 – Sep 2017
- Screened acetylation in glycolytic enzymes in cancer cells
- Skills: PCR, Mass Spectrometry, Affinity Chromatography
Research Fellow / Technical Assistant — ACTREC
Oct 2015 – Feb 2016
- DNA damage repair pathway in radiation-treated glioblastoma cells
Master Thesis Project — University of Gottingen, Germany
Jan – Jul 2015
- Plasmid systems for unnatural amino acid incorporation; genetic code expansion
Master Research Project — University of Groningen, Netherlands
Mar – Nov 2014
- Cloned genes in the arginine deiminase pathway; characterized carbamate kinase
Education
2018–2023
PhD in Molecular Medicine
University of Turin
Italy
2013–2015
M.S. Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
University of Groningen
Netherlands
2007–2011
B.Tech. Biotechnology
VIT University, Vellore
India
Awards
Jan 2022
Visiting Researcher Fellowship, EUR 10,000 — University of Turin (research at UMCG, Netherlands)
Nov 2021
Shortlisted for EACR Science Communication Prize — top 8, 'My Science Success Story'
Dec 2020
Featured in Top Ten Most-Read Essays — Science Working Life
Oct 2018
EUR 80,000 Research Grant — University of Turin (4-year PhD)
Dec 2017
Borso del Rettore dell'Istituto Fellowship, EUR 15,000 — University of Turin
Sep 2016
NIBN Fellowship, EUR 15,000 — Ben-Gurion University, Israel
April 2016
1st Prize in Poster Presentation — International Conference on Food Biotechnology, BHU, India
Jan 2015
ERASMUS+ Research Grant, EUR 3,000 — University of Gottingen
Sep 2013
Svagataa.EU Scholarship, EUR 50,000 (1 of 50 from 1,000+ applicants) — University of Groningen