Baisakhi Mondal

A highly accomplished molecular and cell biology scientist with over eight years of experience in academic, industrial, and freelance settings. My expertise spans oncology, stem cell research, genome editing (CRISPR/Cas9), and advanced omics technologies. Key highlights of your career include:

Academic Research:

• Led groundbreaking studies in neurodevelopment and gene expression at prestigious institutions like the University of Edinburgh and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, resulting in multiple high-impact publications.
• Developed gene therapy techniques for Rett Syndrome and investigated chromatin remodelers in stem cell differentiation.

Industrial Experience:

• As an Analytical Development Scientist, you established and validated assays for stem cell differentiation biomarkers and successfully secured high-impact business projects.
• Extensive experience in laboratory setup, GMP compliance, and developing SOPs and risk assessments.

Consulting and Leadership:

• Served on an editorial board, critically reviewing scientific journal submissions and promoting publications within the scientific community.
• Managed and mentored project teams, from lab technicians to students, while handling collaborations with hospitals and biotech companies.

Technical Proficiency:

• Skilled in CRISPR/Cas9, flow cytometry, RNA sequencing, ChIP-seq, and next-generation sequencing (NGS).
• Expertise in molecular cloning, antibody validation, and tumor microenvironment studies.

Project and Stakeholder Management:

• Successfully coordinated projects, introduced new technologies, and managed cross-disciplinary collaborations in both academic and industry environments.

PhD in Molecular Oncology and Cell Biology

• Institution: Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India
• Years: 2010–2015
• Focus: Glioblastoma research, molecular genetics, and tumor biology using advanced techniques like CRISPR, RT-qPCR, and next-generation sequencing.
• Achievements: President’s Award for best speaker, published extensively, and collaborated with hospitals and pharmaceutical companies.

MSc in Microbiology

• Institution: University of Calcutta, India
• Years: 2007–2009
• Focus: Molecular biology, bioinformatics, and genomics, with a dissertation at the Indian Institute of Science.
• Achievement: First Class; Awarded a National Fellowship for research.

BSc (Hons) in Microbiology

• Institution: University of Calcutta, India
• Years: 2004–2007
• Focus: First Class; Microbial genetics, virology, and molecular biology, with a strong academic record.