In-House Expert - Purvish M. Parikh, M.D., VP & Managing Director, AmeriCares India
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Areas of Expertise:
- Cancer in the developing world
- Health landscape in India
- India's emerging pharmaceutical industry
- Public/private partnerships
- Gift-in-kind model in Asia and Africa
Dr. Parikh is an expert in medical oncology and hematology. He joined AmeriCares India in 2008 as Managing Director after an extensive career in medical research. Prior to joining the organization, he served as professor and head of medical oncology at Tata Memorial Hospital for 17 years. Dr. Parikh also founded and served as Director of the Indian Co-operative Oncology Network, a nongovernmental organization.
As Managing Director of AmeriCares India, Dr. Parikh leads gift-in-kind partnerships with India-based pharmaceutical manufacturers and oversees donations to local health care programs in response to natural disasters and chronic resource constraints in underprivileged communities. Dr. Parikh also oversees India-based logistical capabilities, providing AmeriCares with a global distribution hub in India.
Dr. Parikh received a medical degree from Bombay University and earned both a Ph.D. and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Mumbai. Dr. Parikh serves as Vice President of the Indian Society of Medical and Pediatric Oncology and is a member of the Indian College of Physicians and the National Board in New Delhi.
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