He excelled in innovation & combined with strategic vision and a steadfast focus on the
long-term, it proved the touchstone of his success and laid the foundation for the growth
of oligonucleotide industry. From its onset, more than four decades ago, to the present
day, his imprint and influence on the industry is clear and unmistakable
Dr. Suresh Chandra Srivastava after completion of Ph.D. in 1968, spent additional few
years at Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow till 1970, under the guidance of Dr.
Nitya Nand, Director. Dr. Srivastava learned tremendously from Dr. Nitya Nand on the
chemistry, work ethics and tremendous team work.
Dr. Suresh Chandra Srivastava migrated to the USA in 1970 as a Cancer Research
Scientist. Subsequently, he was associated with Prof. Alexander Nussbaum, Professor at
Harvard Medical School, from 1976- 1981 and learned a huge amount of early
developments of DNA technology.
Founded EssCee Biotech (India) Pvt. Ltd. 100% Export Orinted Company in 1986 & continued to work
with his love of nation and initiated the production of Synthetic Nucleosides
(DNA/RNA/modified DNA/modified RNA Intermediates) and related chemicals mainly in
the DNA/ RNA Synthesis field.
He globally is viewed as a legend within oligonucleotides industry and his legacy extends
to USA, European & Asian countries.