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Hire Dr. Megha P.

United Kingdom

USD 76 /hr

Stem Cell Researcher and Bioprocessing scientist with programme lead experience

Profile Summary

I am a stem cell research professional and bioprocessing scientist with over 14 years of experience across academia and industry. Having worked as project lead in my corporate roles, I have successfully managed diverse projects in the biopharma industry. I have a proven track record in bio-process simplification with a focus on media and process optimization to increase high quality product yield. Using my expertise in identification and resolution of critical bottlenecks in bioprocesses, I have successfully implemented techniques and technologies to address process inefficiencies within project budget and timelines. I have significant experience in small scale bioreactor set-up, operation and fine-tuning aimed at establishing key process attributes for scale-up. I am highly creative and innovative and have a reputation for driving measurable results. I am enthusiastic and use exceptional communication and relationship-building abilities to grow businesses. I creatively solve problems and apply exceptional time management skills. With extensive industry experience, I offer expert knowledge on bioprocess optimization.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ★ Stem Cell Research
• ★ Large Scale Cell Culture
• ★ Bioprocess Development
• ☆ Biochemistry
• ☆ Biochemical Assays
• ☆ Oxidative Stress & Mitochondrial Function
• ☆ Antioxidants
• ☆ Molecular Biology
• ☆ PCR
• ☆ Monoclonal Antibody Production
• ☆ Cell Biology
• ☆ Cell-Based Assays
• ☆ Cytochemistry
• ☆ Cell Signaling Pathways
• ☆ Microscopy
• ☆ Fluorescence Microscopy
• ☆ Cell Culture
• ☆ 3D Cell Culture
• ☆ Blotting
• ☆ Immunohistochemistry
• ☆ Cytometry
• ☆ Drug Development
• ☆ Drug Formulation
• ☆ Biologic & Biosimilar Development
• ☆ Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• ☆ Pharmaceutical Process Development
• ☆ Biologic & Biosimilar Manufacturing

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Consulting
• Data & AI
• Product Development

Writing Technical Writing, General Proofreading & Editing

Research Scientific and Technical Research, Systematic Literature Review

Consulting Scientific and Technical Consulting

Data & AI Image Processing, Image Analysis, Data Mining, Data Processing

Product Development Formulation, Recipe Development, Stability/Shelf Life Testing, Product Evaluation, Material Sourcing, Product Validation, Manufacturing, Concept Development, Product Launch Support

Work Experience

Research Head

Micregen

November 2021 - October 2023

Associate Principal Scientist

Lonza Biologics

September 2019 - October 2021

Research Associate

Imperial College London

August 2017 - August 2019

Education

PhD

National Centre for Biological Sciences

September 2009 - May 2017

Medical Biochemistry

Manipal university

August 2006 - July 2009

Certifications

• Confocal microscopy and flow cytometry

  NCBS

  August 2009 - Present

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Megha Prakash Bangalore, Syama Adhikarla, Odity Mukherjee, Mitradas M. Panicker (2017). Genotoxic Effects of Culture Media on Human Pluripotent Stem Cells . Scientific Reports.

Megha Prakash Bangalore, Thangaselvam Muthusamy, Odity Mukherjee, Radhika Menon, Mitradas M. Panicker (2014). A Method to Identify and Isolate Pluripotent Human Stem Cells and Mouse Epiblast Stem Cells Using Lipid Body-Associated Retinyl Ester Fluorescence . Stem Cell Reports.