ZCC Speaker Series

Join us for a free speaking event on the topic “Who Is My Neighbor?” as part of the ZCC Speaker Series. Our October speaker is Dr. Anil Bajpai, Ph.D. scientist in the fields of medicinal research and global regulatory affairs.

Who is your neighbor? In this globalized world, we are called to extend welcome and understanding to all. And there is no better way to promote empathy and goodwill than through person-to-person interaction. Our engaging, diverse speakers will discuss their cultural and spiritual background, why they immigrated to the United States, the assimilation issues they have encountered, and ideas about how to bridge cultural and societal divisions.

Dr. Anil Bajpai has a Ph.D. in medical biochemistry. His research has centered on cancer biology with a focus on the biochemical, immunological, and genetic aspects of tumor growth. He has extensive experience in research and teaching, and in training postgraduate and doctoral students, supervisors, and project managers. He currently works as a principal scientist at Eurofins US Professional Service Providers Midwest, LLC, in the field of global regulatory affairs of clinical trials. Previously, he worked at the Indiana School of Medicine for more than twenty-five years as a research scientist. He has published research findings in reputed, peer-reviewed international journals, received patents, and presented his findings in various national and international conferences.

As a student of science, he became increasingly curious about fundamental questions such as “who am I?” and “what is God?” and how the creation around us is connected with our own existence. He grew up in India, a society representing an amalgamation of all the possible religious and philosophical beliefs, with freedom of expression and celebrations of diverse cultures. He was surrounded by multilingual friends belonging to Christian, Muslim, Persian, and Jewish religious traditions besides various flavors of Hindu traditions. Eventually, his focus turned to Sanatan Dharma, which provided direct answers to his queries and a strong foundation to his religious/spiritual journey. He is looking forward to sharing his experiences with fellow seekers.