Babita Pokharel
About Babita Pokharel
Babita Pokharel is a Research Associate at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, where she has worked since 2023. She has a background in biotechnology and extensive experience in various research roles across multiple prestigious institutions.
Work at Broad Institute
Babita Pokharel has been serving as a Research Associate at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard since 2023. In this role, she contributes to ongoing research projects in the Sellers lab, focusing on various aspects of biological research. Her position involves applying advanced molecular biology techniques to support innovative studies aimed at understanding complex biological systems.
Previous Experience in Research
Prior to her current role, Babita Pokharel gained diverse research experience in various institutions. She worked as a Research Technician B at Columbia University Irving Medical Center from 2021 to 2023. Additionally, she held positions at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital as a Summer Research Intern in 2020, and at New York University in multiple capacities, including Graduate Assistant and Graduate Teaching Assistant. Her experiences have equipped her with a broad skill set in biological research.
Education and Expertise
Babita Pokharel holds a Bachelor of Technology in Biotechnology from Purbanchal University, where she studied from 2009 to 2014. She furthered her education with a Master's degree in Biotechnology from New York University, completed in 2021. Her academic background is complemented by her expertise in molecular biology techniques, including CRISPR/Cas9, RNAi, and protein purification, among others.
Research Interests
Babita Pokharel has a strong interest in advancing her knowledge in several key areas of biological research. Her focus includes metabolic diseases, cancer biology, immunology, stem cell research, and regenerative medicine. This interest drives her passion for research and innovation, emphasizing the significant impact of biology and technology on health and medicine.
Background in Nepal
Before her extensive research career in the United States, Babita Pokharel worked as a Research Assistant at the Department of Plant Resources (DPR) under the Government of Nepal from 2014 to 2016. This role provided her with foundational research experience in her home country, contributing to her development in the field of biotechnology.