Meet Founder & CEO –
Dr. Peter Cornelious
Expertise & Journey
Dr. Peter Cornelious is the visionary Founder & CEO of Urban Medical Academy, bringing over 15+ years of distinguished experience across the global healthcare landscape. His journey spans leadership roles in Clinical Research, Healthcare Strategy, Oncology Research, and Advanced Cell Therapies, including cutting-edge work in CAR-T cell technology, one of the most transformative breakthroughs in modern cancer therapeutics.
Throughout his career, Dr. Peter has contributed to multiple phases of clinical development from early translational research to late-phase clinical trials with exposure to key therapeutic areas such as Tuberculosis, Oncology, Infectious Diseases, Cardiovascular Medicine, and Rare Disorders. His work with CAR-T cell research and precision medicine programs reflects his forward-thinking approach to innovation and the future of patient-centric care.
Mission & Leadership
Dr. Peter Cornelious continues to inspire with his leadership, innovation mindset, and unwavering dedication to empowering the next generation of healthcare professionals.
Driven by a mission to strengthen the healthcare workforce with practical, industry-aligned education, Dr. Peter founded Urban Medical Academy to bridge the persistent gap between academic knowledge and real-world healthcare application. His leadership is rooted in a strong belief that future healthcare professionals must be equipped not just with theory, but with hands-on experience, research mindset, and global regulatory competency.
Beyond research, Dr. Peter is widely recognized for his commitment to talent development, mentorship, and healthcare education reform. He has guided students, professionals, and healthcare organizations in developing strategic pathways across Clinical Research, Pharmacovigilance, Regulatory Science, Medical Writing with Veeva Vault, Veeva CTMS and ReCoRD closures with Track wise emerging biotherapeutics.
Academic & Training
At Urban Medical Academy, he leads with purpose ensuring every learner gains access to:
- Industry-driven curriculum
- Practical exposure through live case studies and real documentation
- Software-based training and research alignment
- Career guidance and global employability support
