Lipi Singh: A Catalyst for Change

They are fearless and clever and know how to break into the market by reinventing the wheel of an established industry. Women are not only flocking to the economic sphere; they are also paving the way. Whether in the retail, technology, educational, or social enterprise sectors, women are stepping outside their comfort zones to become change agents and leaders. And Lipi Singh, Vice President of Advancells Group, is an excellent representation of female leadership in the healthcare industry.

Paying homage and recognizing the talent seeping within the nation, “The 10 Most Eminent Women Leaders in Healthcare 2023” tries to encapsulate the great vision of the inspiring lady and the impact she is creating. In an exclusive conversation, Lipi Singh shared various aspects of her journey. Here are the edited excerpts:

Lipi Singh – A Person Worth Knowing

Singh, is a competent professional with over 15 years of experience in stem cell biology, regenerative medicine, banking and consulting for stem cells, business and research development, and clinical research and study. Additionally, she is a fellow in anti-aging through the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine’s fellowship program to be eligible for the American Board of Anti-Aging Health Practitioners (Florida, USA) and an active member of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine.

She became part of the organization as vice president in 2021. Prior to joining Advancells Group, Lipi held the positions of Chief Technology Officer at Saffron Naturelle Products Pvt. Ltd. and Laboratory Director at Cryoviva PTE Ltd. in Singapore. She assisted the company in establishing itself, generating stability for commercial success, and expanding with technological improvement and innovation in the healthcare industry during her time at the previous healthcare companies (all three).

Lipi has a doctoral degree from Post graduate institute of Medical education and research , chandigarh , india and postdoctoral fellowship in Regenrative mediicne from california institute of Regenrative Medicine (CIRM), Los Angeles , USA. She has extensive training and expertise in medical device quality management systems certification, including QMS ISO 13485:2016, MDR 2017 (IVD), and QMS ISO 9001:2015. Internal Auditor QMS Certified ISO 9001:2015

Idea Of Joining Advancells And Taking The Plunge

When asked to brief about the idea to join the company, she explained her journey quite vividly. Chronic diseases are the major causes of disability and untimely death among the older population in India. This is what motivated me to join Advancells. After completing my education, I have been motivated to join the effort by my desire to “make India chronic disease free” as perceived as a worldwide burden (require attention!).

Advancells Group and Companies: At a Glance

Advancells Group, a research-driven business founded in 2014, is largely focused on providing services and cellular products for effective therapeutic applications of precision medicine. Being a pioneer, the company is excited about adult stem cells’ boundless potential to treat a number of degenerative disorders that are currently classified as “orphan diseases.”

A part of Advancells, Cryoviva Singapore is one of the top family cord blood banks in Singapore that provides cord blood and cord tissue stem cell banking services. The leading lady, Dr Lipi, helps in technology development in different sister companies of the Cryoviva group like, Thailand, Vietnam, and India.

Their GMP-compliant lab is at the cutting edge of research and innovations and acts as a platform to introduce the newest technologies to their affiliated hospitals and medical professionals, ultimately benefiting thousands of patients each year with all-natural, risk-free, and efficient therapeutic modules to manage a variety of life-threatening illnesses. Using their superior technological capabilities, they also hold the top spot in the market for preventative healthcare solutions, such as cosmetic treatments, orthopedic treatments, anti-aging therapies, and immuno-boosting wellness programs.

A broad variety of medical applications have gained favour with regenerative medicine’s capacity to replace worn or damaged tissue with new, healthy tissue. The “Advancells Group, Noida, India,” has excellent facilities for research in regenerative medicine as well as a wellness program.

“We have reached a stage where we are able to put what we have learned in the lab to use in the clinic, influencing the future of medicine, networking, and educational goals to raise awareness throughout the world. According to the leading lady, this includes creating awareness of a new era of well-being through regenerative medicine” and promoting general health and endurance.”

Moving Towards Making India “Chronic Disease-free”

A chronic disease or sickness is one that is persistent, does not go away on its own, and is rarely totally cured, such as diabetes or a heart condition. The current healthcare system’s “one size fits all” philosophy only works well for some people and circumstances. Why? One major query! Genetics, environment, and lifestyle are all unique to each person.

Precision medicine is a cutting-edge strategy that takes into account the unique variations in individuals’ environments, habits, and genetic makeup. Further, Lipi Singh took the initiative with her consultancy program “Aging and Healthcare” and worked with Advancells Group, Delhi, to address the numerous unmet needs in preventive and predictive healthcare and offer precise, innovative, and regenerative health solutions for individuals and communities. This is referring to the prevention and reversal of chronic disease, diabetes, cancer, and cardiac health, which will be a global burden. Aging and healthcare cover a broad range of consultancy services and programs in connection with genomics, microbiomes, point of care, and regenerative solutions.

“Hopefully, this move will increase understanding of the value of precision medicine and contribute to India becoming chronic disease-free,” quoted the leading lady.

Insights on the Gender Pay Gap

It has a compounding effect that results in a woman’s reduced earning capacity over her lifetime. On average, women are less likely to progress as far as men in their careers and accumulate less money for retirement. Women are more likely to work all their lives and care for their families and homes. Therefore, eliminating the gender pay gap is crucial.

Women’s pay gaps have decreased as a result of more education, a shift to higher-paying jobs, and increased labor market experience. Companies must keep working to close the gender pay gap, confront gender prejudices and preconceptions, and encourage diversity and inclusion in the workplace if they want to close the gender gap. Reforms should prioritize boosting the minimum wage, respecting women’s work and skills, and expanding employment possibilities in order to advance equal pay.

1.Raising the wage floor
2.Improving the valuation of women’s work
3.Improving access to employment and advancement

Awards and Accolades

The Prestigious Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam Inspirational Award at Plenary Hall, Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi (23rd June 2023) by a world-renowned Indian amateur boxer, Mrs. MC Mary Kom, for Outstanding contributions and Innovative research in Biomedical/Regenerative science over the past two decades, both nationally and internationally.

VISIONARIES AWARD RECOGNITION” IN HEALTHCARE, at the Health 2.0 Global, Dubai 2023, on 16 – 18th December 2022 at Intercontinental, Dubai Festival City, UAE on Diabetes Care.

ATAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS 22 “ICONIC WOMEN IN HEALTHCARE” AT ATAL SAMMAN SAMAROH 2022, 21st December, Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi, India.

“BEST WOMEN IN NATION BUILD IN HEALTHCARE AND WELLNESS” award under ICONIC HEALTHCARE SUMMIT & AWARDS 2022 Ceremony with News 24 as Media Partner and Magazine Partner, OUTLOOK & MedgateToday” as Print media Partner on 08th October 2022, Hotel Sahara Star, Mumbai, India.

Global Excellence Award in Healthcare for outstanding service & contribution to the health sector GLOBALLY, presented by “TopnothcFoundation” in Association with #News 24 as Media Partner and Magazine Partner, OUTLOOK & MedgateToday” as Print media Partner on 29th June 2022, Hotel Shangri la Eros, New Delhi, India.

Nation Woman Pride Award 2022 “Global Women Inspiration Award, 2021 for outstanding service & contribution to the health sector GLOBALLY, presented by “TopnothcFoundation” in Association with “IndiaNews” and “AajTak” International” as Telecast Partner & Magazine Partner “MedgateToday” on 29 th March 2022, Delhi, India.

Outstanding Leadership Award Recognition” at the Health 2.0 Dubai 2022 on 23rd – 25th March 2022 at Intercontinental, Dubai Festival City, UAE.

Awarded as “WOMEN INTERNATIONAL HEALTHCARE INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR” under INTERNATIONAL HEALTHCARE LEADERSHIP AWARDS 2021 for outstanding service & contribution to the health sector GLOBALLY, presented by “TopnothcFoundation” in Association with “IndiaNews” and “AajTak” International” as Telecast Partner & Magazine Partner “MedgateToday” on 23rd December 2021, Goa, India.

Awarded as “WOMEN HEALTHCARE PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR” for outstanding service & contribution to the health sector, presented by “Top-gallant Media the Iconic Healthcare Summit & Awards 2021, in Association with News 24 and AajTak” International as Telecast Partner & Magazine Partners are OUTLOOK & MedgateToday” on 29 September 2021, New Delhi, India.”

Painting the Future Canvas

The primary causes of death and disability in India are chronic diseases and injuries, which are expected to contribute significantly to the burden of disease during the next 25 years. Examples of chronic diseases include cardiovascular disease, mental health disorders, diabetes, and cancer. The majority of chronic illnesses are equally common in poor and rural populations and often occur together. Although a wide range of cost-effective primary and secondary prevention strategies are available in routine medical practice, this chronic illness increases with time and becomes a burden on the healthcare system.

To meet the gaps in preventative and predictive healthcare, which provides individualized and ground-breaking health solutions for communities. In addition, studies on stem cells and aging seek to comprehend how stem cells preserve tissue health, what factors ultimately cause stem cell activity to deteriorate with age, and how the regenerative potential of somatic stem cells might be improved to support healthy aging.

In a medical and technical environment, stem cell technology can have a significant impact on cosmetics that are both beautiful and functional. With technological and Anti- aging excellence, Lipi and her team hold the leading position in the field of preventive healthcare technologies. such as Cosmetic treatments, Orthopaedic treatments, anti-aging therapies, and immuno-boosting wellness programs.

Lipi’s long-term goal is to employ iPSC technology or stem cell technology in novel and creative ways to enhance the drug discovery process (humanely and cruelty-free) and lessen the burden of failed clinical trials on academia, biotech startups, and big pharmaceutical companies.