Priya Kaur
About Priya Kaur
Priya Kaur is an Associate Research Scientist at AbCellera, specializing in molecular and cell line engineering. She has a strong academic background with a Master of Science in Cell and Physiological Sciences from the University of British Columbia and a Bachelor of Science in Cell and Systems Biology from the University of Toronto.
Work at AbCellera
Currently, Priya Kaur serves as an Associate Research Scientist at AbCellera, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she specializes in molecular and cell line engineering, contributing to the company's research and development efforts. Her work involves applying her expertise in cellular and molecular biology to advance projects aimed at improving therapeutic solutions.
Education and Expertise
Priya Kaur earned her Master of Science (MSc) in Cell and Physiological Sciences from The University of British Columbia, where she studied from 2018 to 2020. Prior to this, she completed her Honours Bachelor of Science (Hons. BSc.) in Cell and Systems Biology at the University of Toronto from 2013 to 2018. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in developmental biology, fundamental genetics, and cellular biology.
Background
Priya Kaur has a diverse research background, having worked in various capacities in academic and research institutions. She began her research career as a Volunteer in the Agrawal Lab at the University of Toronto in 2015. She then served as an Undergraduate Research Assistant in the Thompson Lab for four months in 2016. Following this, she worked as an Independent Project Student/Research Assistant in the Ringuette Lab at the University of Toronto from 2016 to 2018, before transitioning to the Tanentzapf Lab at The University of British Columbia as a Graduate Research Assistant from 2018 to 2020.
Research Experience
Priya Kaur has accumulated significant research experience through various internships and assistant roles. She completed a Summer Research Internship at the Imperial College London Diabetes Centre in Abu Dhabi in 2014. Her roles have included both volunteer and paid positions, allowing her to develop a strong attention to detail and a focus on meeting deliverable targets in research projects.