Manoj Dadlani

Previously, Manoj served as a partner at Applied Value Group, a management consulting and investment firm, and was co-founder and CEO at Rasa Industries, Ltd., a leading beverage manufacturing company in northern Nigeria. Manoj has substantial experience in strategy, M&A, supply chain management, product development, marketing and business development. At Applied Value, he led the US business in management consulting, advising Fortune 500 companies in revenue growth, cost reduction and lean management. Manoj received his Bachelors and Masters degrees in Biological Engineering from Cornell University. Additional accreditations Manoj has many accreditations to his name, having published a number of research articles that have received over 50 citations worldwide. Recently, Manoj was one of the authors of a study utilizing metagenomic next-generation sequencing to collect nasopharyngeal specimens from both confirmed and suspected COVID-19 patients, helping medical professionals across the globe learn more about the virus. Outside of vital work assisting with the understanding and combating of a virus responsible for a global pandemic, Manoj has authored numerous other articles including a crucial study on the genital microbiome and its potential for detecting sexual assault, and the development of a sensitive, shotgun whole genome sequencing protocol that is capable of detecting as few as 1 colony forming unit (cfu) of Salmonella Typhimurium spiked on 25 g of lettuce.

Manoj Dadlani

Previously, Manoj served as a partner at Applied Value Group, a management consulting and investment firm, and was co-founder and CEO at Rasa Industries, Ltd., a leading beverage manufacturing company in northern Nigeria. Manoj has substantial experience in strategy, M&A, supply chain management, product development, marketing and business development. At Applied Value, he led the US business in management consulting, advising Fortune 500 companies in revenue growth, cost reduction and lean management. Manoj received his Bachelors and Masters degrees in Biological Engineering from Cornell University. Additional accreditations Manoj has many accreditations to his name, having published a number of research articles that have received over 50 citations worldwide. Recently, Manoj was one of the authors of a study utilizing metagenomic next-generation sequencing to collect nasopharyngeal specimens from both confirmed and suspected COVID-19 patients, helping medical professionals across the globe learn more about the virus. Outside of vital work assisting with the understanding and combating of a virus responsible for a global pandemic, Manoj has authored numerous other articles including a crucial study on the genital microbiome and its potential for detecting sexual assault, and the development of a sensitive, shotgun whole genome sequencing protocol that is capable of detecting as few as 1 colony forming unit (cfu) of Salmonella Typhimurium spiked on 25 g of lettuce.

Agricultural Microbiome Sequencing

Agriculture: Soil Health & Crop Yield Studies

Picture of Manoj Dadlani Manoj Dadlani: Feb 18, 2026 6:11:51 AM

The complex relationship between soil health and crop yield is increasingly understood through the lens of the agricultural microbiome. As the global...

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Animal Microbiome Sequencing

Animal Health: Livestock & Companion Animals

Picture of Manoj Dadlani Manoj Dadlani: Feb 18, 2026 6:03:59 AM

Animal microbiome sequencing is revolutionising our understanding and management of animal health. By exploring the complex microbial ecosystems...

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Pharmaceutical Microbiome Research

Pharmaceutical Development & Microbiome Impact

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Pharmaceutical microbiome research is transforming how we approach drug development and personalized medicine. The human microbiome, composed of...

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Cancer Microbiome Sequencing Uses

Cancer Microbiome & Immuno-oncology Research

Picture of Manoj Dadlani Manoj Dadlani: Feb 3, 2026 12:08:17 PM

Identifying the microbial communities residing within tumors is reshaping our understanding of cancer progression and treatment. As researchers delve...

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Research Applications of Microbiome Sequencing

Microbiome Sequencing Use Cases & Applications

Picture of Manoj Dadlani Manoj Dadlani: Feb 3, 2026 11:50:08 AM

Microbiome sequencing empowers scientific and clinical communities to dissect entire microbial communities through targeted (e.g., 16S rRNA gene) and...

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Oral Microbiome: Health Studies & Diagnostics

Picture of Manoj Dadlani Manoj Dadlani: Dec 19, 2025 5:35:26 AM

Oral microbiome sequencing uses advanced technologies to examine the complex microbial communities within the human oral cavity, providing...

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Skin Microbiome for Personal Care & Cosmetics

Picture of Manoj Dadlani Manoj Dadlani: Dec 18, 2025 6:33:08 AM

The human skin microbiome is an intricate ecosystem teeming with skin microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, and viruses. These tiny inhabitants...

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Battle of the Sequencers: Nanopore vs Illumina Sequencing Technologies

Picture of Manoj Dadlani Manoj Dadlani: Dec 18, 2025 5:49:01 AM

Are you curious about the two main types of DNA sequencing technology? Nanopore and Illumina are both powerful tools in genetics research, but it can...

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How Do You Sequence a Microbiome? 5 Steps Explained

Picture of Manoj Dadlani Manoj Dadlani: Dec 16, 2025 12:11:03 PM

Throughout the years, microbiology has continuously pushed the limits to test for, detect, and measure the microbes found in various environments....

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Key Metagenomics Techniques & Their Uses

Picture of Manoj Dadlani Manoj Dadlani: Nov 18, 2025 10:09:41 AM

Welcome to the exciting world of metagenomics! Metagenomics is a powerful tool that allows us to study complex microbial communities in their natural...

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