Manohar R. Furtado

Manohar R. Furtado is a Senior Consultant at Biology for Global Good LLC, a strategic consulting firm he founded in December 2012. The company focuses on providing consulting services to biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, as well as non-profit organizations, to enhance public health and safety through the development and implementation of diagnostic technologies. His work involves expertise in human and animal diagnostics, genetic testing for crime scene investigations, and various safety testing applications using advanced molecular biology techniques.1

Furtado has an extensive background in the field of molecular diagnostics, having held significant roles at various organizations. He served as a Senior Staff Scientist at Life Technologies, where he developed diagnostic assays for various diseases, and as a Director at Northwestern University, where he oversaw biotechnology initiatives. His experience also includes consulting roles with companies like Thermo Fisher Scientific and Bio-Rad Laboratories, focusing on clinical diagnostics and regulatory affairs.1

In addition to his consulting work, Furtado has recently taken on a position as a Member Investor at Keiretsu Forum, indicating his active involvement in investment and collaboration within the biotechnology sector.23