Isha Lokurkar
About Isha Lokurkar
Isha Lokurkar is a Product Manager at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, where she has worked since 2022. She has a diverse background in research and business development, with previous roles at institutions such as Harvard Medical School and the University of Pennsylvania.
Work at Broad Institute
Isha Lokurkar has been serving as a Product Manager at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard since 2022. In this role, she is involved in managing product development initiatives within the organization, contributing to the institute's mission of advancing biomedical research. The Broad Institute is known for its collaborative approach to science, and Lokurkar's position places her at the intersection of technology and research in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Previous Experience in Business Development
Before joining the Broad Institute, Isha Lokurkar worked at Early Charm as a Business Development Manager from 2021 to 2022. In this role, she focused on identifying growth opportunities and fostering partnerships within the Washington DC-Baltimore area. Her experience in business development has equipped her with skills in strategic planning and market analysis.
Research Experience in Academia
Isha Lokurkar has a strong background in research, having held several positions in academic institutions. She worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in 2012, and later at Penn Medicine for four months in the same year. Additionally, she served as a Lead Research Associate and Lab Manager at Harvard Medical School from 2016 to 2019, where she contributed to projects in Dr. Dipanjan Chowdhury's lab.
Educational Background
Isha Lokurkar holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Mumbai, which she completed from 2008 to 2011. She furthered her education with a Master of Science from the University of Pennsylvania from 2011 to 2013. Additionally, she earned a Master of Business Administration from The Johns Hopkins University between 2019 and 2021, enhancing her expertise in business and management.
Internships and Early Career
Isha Lokurkar gained valuable experience through various internships early in her career. She worked as an MBA Summer Intern at Schrödinger in 2020 and as a Summer Research Intern at The Wistar Institute in 2012. These roles provided her with practical insights into research and product development, laying the foundation for her future career in product management.