Rachana Bhatt, PhD
About Rachana Bhatt, PhD
Rachana Bhatt, PhD, is a Senior Scientist in Cell Therapy at Bristol Myers Squibb in Warren, New Jersey, with extensive experience in biomedical research and strategic planning within the biotech industry.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Rachana Bhatt is currently a Senior Scientist specializing in Cell Therapy at Bristol Myers Squibb. Located in Warren, New Jersey, United States, she plays a crucial role in developing innovative cell therapy solutions. Her responsibilities include strategic planning and collaborator alliance management within the biotech field. With a focus on translational research projects, she brings extensive experience in fund and program management to her current role.
Previous Experience at Celularity Inc.
Rachana Bhatt worked as an Analytical Development Scientist at Celularity Inc. between 2022 and 2023. Located in Florham Park, New Jersey, her role at Celularity involved streamlining analytical methods and supporting product development processes within the cell therapy domain.
Research Experience at Rutgers University
From 2019 to 2022, Rachana Bhatt served as a Research Scientist in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Rutgers University–New Brunswick. Prior to that, she worked as a Research Assistant at New Jersey Medical School, Rutgers University from 2016 to 2019. Her research focused on integrating cell biology, biochemistry, biomedical engineering, and oncology, contributing to various interdisciplinary projects.
Education at Sardar Patel University
Rachana Bhatt earned her Doctorate in Microbiology from Sardar Patel University (SPU) in Vallabh Vidyanagar. She studied there from 2003 to 2008, gaining extensive knowledge and skills that have underpinned her career in cell therapy and biomedical research.
Research Assistant Role at New Jersey Institute of Technology
Rachana Bhatt worked as a Research Assistant at the Department of Biomedical Engineering at New Jersey Institute of Technology from 2014 to 2015. In this role, she developed her expertise in biomedical engineering, which laid the groundwork for her future research and industry roles in cell therapy and translational research.