Neelam Redekar
About Neelam Redekar
Neelam Redekar is a Bioinformatics Manager with extensive experience in bioinformatics and research. She holds a Ph.D. in Crop & Soil Environmental Sciences and has worked at various institutions, including Virginia Tech and Oregon State University.
Current Role at Axle Informatics
Neelam Redekar serves as a Bioinformatics Manager at Axle Informatics. In this role, she oversees bioinformatics projects and manages a team dedicated to analyzing biological data. Her work involves integrating computational methods with biological research to support various initiatives within the organization. She has been in this position since 2021.
Previous Experience at Virginia Tech
Neelam Redekar held multiple positions at Virginia Tech. She worked as a Lab & Field Assistant for two months in 2015, where she contributed to laboratory and field research activities. Following this, she served as a Graduate Research Assistant from 2011 to 2015, engaging in research projects and assisting faculty members. Additionally, she was a Postdoctoral Research Associate from 2015 to 2016, focusing on advanced research in her field.
Experience at Oregon State University
At Oregon State University, Neelam Redekar worked as a Research Associate from 2018 to 2020. In this capacity, she conducted research and collaborated with other scientists on various projects. She also served as a Postdoctoral Scholar from 2016 to 2018, where she further developed her expertise in bioinformatics and contributed to significant research initiatives.
Education and Academic Background
Neelam Redekar completed her Bachelor of Engineering (B. E.) in Biotechnology Engineering at Kolhapur Institute of Technology's College of Engineering, Shivaji University, Kolhapur from 2004 to 2008. She then pursued a Master of Technology (M. Tech) in Biotechnology at Vellore Institute of Technology from 2008 to 2010. Furthering her education, she earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Crop & Soil Environmental Sciences from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University from 2011 to 2015.
Role at Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc.
Neelam Redekar worked as a Bioinformatics Analyst at Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc. from 2020 to 2021. In this role, she applied her bioinformatics skills to analyze biological data and support research projects. Her contributions were integral to the organization's research goals during her tenure.