Our Story
The Daedalus Research Initiative (DRI) is a mentorship-driven research platform founded in December 2022 by Dr. Arun Nair. Established with the vision to democratize access to high-quality literature-based research, DRI provides strategic academic support for international medical graduates, US medical students, and residents. We bridge the gap between clinical practice and scholarly excellence, fostering a community of ethical, transparent, and merit-based research across the globe.
Our Mission
Knowledge Sharing
Democratizing access to high-quality literature-based research through structured guidance and academic resources for medical graduates.
Community Building
Fostering a robust global network where residents and medical students thrive through intentional mentorship and peer collaboration.
Ethical Research
Championing merit-based opportunities and transparent academic practices to uphold the highest standards of academic integrity.
The Leadership Behind DRI
Guided by world-class specialists dedicated to fostering research excellence and academic success for the next generation of medical professionals.
Dr. Arun Nair
Founder & Director
Specialty Focus: Literature-based Research & Academic Strategy
A visionary in clinical research, Dr. Nair founded DRI to democratize academic tools. He has personally mentored hundreds of IMGs in achieving scholarly excellence and U.S. residency placement.
Ranya Parekh
CEO
Specialty Focus: Project Development and Stratification
Ranya Parekh, CEO of Daedalus Research Initiative, brings strong leadership, vision, and a passion for expanding accessible research opportunities for aspiring medical professionals.
Dr. Gillian Graifman
Chief Research Officer
Specialty Focus: Synthesis of Research Projects and Research Mentorship
Dr. Graifman is an expert in clinical research methodologies, focusing on project stratification and academic development to ensure rigorous scientific exploration.
Dr. Akanksha Ahuja
Head of obgyn research
Specialty Focus: OBGYN Analytical and Qualitative Research, OBGYN Mentorship
Dr. Ahuja is an OBGYN resident with a strong background in medical research, bringing valuable clinical insight and detail-oriented approach to project contribution.
Dr. Sneha Thaiparambil
head of Pediatric research
Specialty Focus: Pediatric Literature Reviews, Research Project Development
Dr. Thaiparambil brings extensive research experience and track record of securing grants, contributing strong academic leadership to every project.
Dr. Akanksha Kumar
Publications manager
Specialty Focus: Project Editing, Tailored Publication Manuscripts
Dr. Kumar serves as Publications Manager, bringing expertise in manuscript editing and tailoring submissions to meet publication-specific requirements.
Dr. Keith Pappachen Mathew
Operations executive
Specialty Focus: Business Strategics, Developing Company Visions, Expanding Services
Dr. Mathew serves as Operations Manager, leading business strategy and expansion efforts while remaining committed to supporting accessible opportunities.
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