Dr. Anupama Hariharan, a clinical research professional, dentist, author and project management specialist, has been nominated for the Maharashtra Spotlight at India Republic Times – Leadership Conclave Mumbai 2026. Her profile brings together healthcare, clinical research, professional mentorship and literature, reflecting a career that extends beyond a single professional identity.
With dentistry as her professional foundation, Dr. Anupama has developed her career in the clinical research sector, where she works as a skilled project management professional. Her approach to healthcare is strongly patient-centric, with an emphasis on seeing individuals as people first rather than defining them only through their profession, status or designation. This perspective also forms a central theme in her work as an author and speaker.
Dr. Anupama is affiliated with professional organisations including the Indian Society of Clinical Research, Indian Dental Association and allied organizations. Through these platforms, she has been involved in initiatives related to women and professional development. She also contributes as a regional mentor, trainer and speaker at scientific forums, allowing her experience to extend into mentorship, knowledge sharing and professional engagement.
Her journey has also developed a strong literary dimension. Dr. Anupama is the author of Beyond Labels, Fragments of Us and Sound of Your Name, all of which have achieved #1 bestseller status on Amazon, according to the profile submitted for the nomination. Her book Embers of My Soul earned her the recognition titled “21st Century Emily Dickinson,” adding another significant milestone to her literary journey.
Her work has received recognition through honours including the Naari Shakti Sanmaan Awards by Diva Planet, Tri Literary Awards, Golden Book Awards, SuperStar Author Awards 2026 and City Excellence Awards. She has also been featured in publications, several news outlets and platforms including Lifestyle, Global Divas, The Great Podium, HerStory Times, Entrepreneur’s Echo and Conglomerare Magazine.
For Dr. Anupama, writing is not separate from her professional journey but another way of exploring human experiences. Her message to readers and audiences is centred on looking beyond labels and recognising people as human beings before their designations, lifestyles or social positions. She believes that while professional and material achievements form part of a person’s journey, the way people are made to feel ultimately becomes a lasting part of their legacy.
Her interests continue to expand. Dr. Anupama is currently working on 10 to 11 books and plans to publish at least two books every year. At the same time, she is pursuing higher education and has expressed an aspiration to begin a career as a lyricist, opening another creative chapter alongside her healthcare and literary work.
Her nomination for the Maharashtra Spotlight at the India Republic Times – Leadership Conclave Mumbai 2026 brings together these different aspects of her journey — clinical research, healthcare, patient-centric thinking, mentorship and creative expression. Rather than following a single professional path, Dr. Anupama’s profile reflects a continuing effort to learn, create and contribute across multiple fields.
As she continues her work in clinical research and project management while developing her literary and creative pursuits, her journey represents the evolving identity of a modern professional — one who can work within a scientific field while also creating space for literature, mentorship and the arts. The Maharashtra Spotlight nomination recognises this multifaceted journey and her continuing contribution across professional and creative spaces.
