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. 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, academic experience, and a detail-oriented approach to every project she contributes to.
Dr. Sneha Thaiparambil
head of Pediatric research
Specialty Focus: Pediatric Literature Reviews, Research Project Development
Dr. Thaiparambil brings extensive research experience and a proven track record of securing competitive research grants, contributing strong academic leadership and innovation to every project.
Dr. Akanksha Kumar
Publications manager
Specialty Focus: Project Editing, Tailored Publication Manuscripts
Dr. Kumar serves as Publications Manager at Daedalus Research Initiative, bringing exceptional expertise in manuscript editing, journal formatting, and tailoring submissions to meet publication-specific requirements with precision and professionalism.
Dr. Keith Pappachen Mathew
Operations executive
Specialty Focus: Business Strategics, Developing Company Visions, Expanding Services
Dr. Mathew serves as the Operations Manager at Daedalus Research Initiative, leading business strategy and expansion efforts while remaining deeply committed to supporting IMGs and creating accessible opportunities for aspiring researchers.
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