People on the Move - Ruchika Nijhara
Ruchika Nijhara firmly believes in the promise of stem cell-based research and development. In her role as the Executive Director of TEDCO’s Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund, she not only supports this promise, but actively promotes it, overseeing 7 grant programs designed to accelerate stem cell research, commercialization and cures. Nijhara has been recognized by her peers for her dedication and leadership, earning recognition as a 2023 Influential Marylander and a 2024 Woman of Influence.
About TEDCO
TEDCO, the Maryland Technology Development Corporation, enhances economic empowerment growth through the fostering of an inclusive entrepreneurial innovation ecosystem. TEDCO identifies, invests in, and helps grow technology and life science-based companies in Maryland. Learn more at www.tedcomd.com.
Tammi Thomas, President, TEDCO, tthomas@tedcomd.com
Rachael Kalinyak, Associate Director, Marketing & Communications, TEDCO, rkalinyak@tedcomd.com