In this BCI episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Jitendra Pant, Global Director of Research and Innovation at Caron Products, about his fascinating journey from a small village in India to becoming a globally respected subject matter expert in Biotechnology. Jiten shared his insights on working at the intersection of Science and Business in the areas of Cell & Gene Therapy, Biomedical Engineering, and Bioprocess Development. He also discussed his contributions resulting in two FDA-approved monoclonal antibodies for Breast Cancer and Psoriasis, 23 publications, one book chapter, and 7 US patent applications with more than 850 citations and a h index of 16. Furthermore, Jiten highlighted the admission process in US universities and talked about his future career post-PhD, as well as the challenges he faced as an immigrant in the USA, including VISA issues before getting the green card. Join us as we delve into Jiten's incredible journey and his invaluable insights into the world of Biotechnology. #BCIpodcast #biotechnology #biomedicalengineering #celltherapy #genetherapy #productdevelopment #innovation #researchanddevelopment #startups #entrepreneurship #globaldirector #interview #careerjourney #immigrantexperience #visaissues #scienceandbusiness #TEDtalks #awards #patents #publications #expertise #globalnetwork #bitspilani #scientificcommunity #technicalconsulting #universityofgeorgia #biocon