RAJESHWARI ADHISESHAN | senior program officer
Bill and melinda gates foundation

Dr. Rajeshwari Adhiseshan is a Senior Program Officer at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, where she plays a pivotal role in global health initiatives, particularly in the vaccine development sector. With a robust background in pharmacy and a PhD from Pune University, Dr. Rajeshwari has extensive experience both in research and regulatory affairs, having previously worked with organizations like Serum Institute of India and Dr. Reddy's Laboratories. At the Gates Foundation, she is instrumental in driving collaborations with vaccine manufacturers and partners across the globe to improve access to life-saving vaccines, especially in low- and middle-income countries. Her work focuses on enhancing manufacturing capacities, ensuring quality compliance, and accelerating the licensure of vaccines through innovative funding and technical support strategies.