Asmita Thapa
About Asmita Thapa
Asmita Thapa is a Drug Discovery Scientist at BenevolentAI in Cambridge, UK, with a background in oncology and cancer biology from the University of Oxford.
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Asmita Thapa is a Drug Discovery Scientist with a role at BenevolentAI, based in Cambridge, England, United Kingdom.
Professional Experience
Asmita Thapa currently works at BenevolentAI as a Drug Discovery Scientist. Previously, she served as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Bern, where she worked for four months from 2020 to 2021. Her work primarily focuses on oncology and cancer biology.
Education and Expertise
Asmita Thapa earned her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Oncology and Cancer Biology from the University of Oxford, a program she completed between 2016 and 2020. She also holds a Master’s degree in Cancer Biology, obtained from Imperial College London after a one-year program from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, she has a Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences from the University of Leicester, earned over three years from 2010 to 2013.
Published Research
Asmita Thapa has published a research paper on targeted cancer therapies in a leading scientific journal. This work contributes to the advancement of cancer treatment methodologies and showcases her dedication to innovative cancer research.
Conference Presentations
In 2022, Asmita Thapa presented her findings on novel drug targets at the European Cancer Congress. Her presentations have included data-driven insights and novel methodologies in drug discovery.
Collaborative Projects
Thapa has collaborated with a team of bioinformaticians to develop AI-driven models for drug discovery. These collaborations aim to leverage artificial intelligence for identifying potential drug targets, enhancing the precision and efficiency of drug research.
Research Funding and Grants
She is the recipient of a research grant from the Wellcome Trust, which supports her research on drug resistance mechanisms in cancer. This grant highlights her research's significance and the trust placed in her work by renowned funding organizations.
Mentorship
Asmita Thapa mentors PhD students in oncology and cancer biology at the University of Cambridge. Her mentoring role supports the academic development and research capabilities of future scientists in the field of oncology.