Kai Beattie
About Kai Beattie
Kai Beattie is a Research Assistant at the Sellers Lab of the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, where he has worked since 2022. He is also an Undergraduate Research Assistant at Northeastern University's Sitkovsky Lab and is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry with a minor in Data Science.
Work at Broad Institute
Kai Beattie has been employed as a Research Assistant in the Sellers Lab at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard since 2022. The Broad Institute is renowned for its contributions to biomedical research, particularly in genomics and cancer biology. In this role, Beattie engages in research projects that align with the institute's mission to advance the understanding of human health and disease.
Current Role at Northeastern University
In addition to his position at the Broad Institute, Kai Beattie serves as an Undergraduate Research Assistant in the Sitkovsky Lab at Northeastern University. He has held this role since 2021, contributing to ongoing research initiatives. His work in this lab complements his academic pursuits and provides practical experience in a research setting.
Educational Background
Kai Beattie studied at Northeastern University, where he pursued a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from 2019 to 2023. In addition to his major, he is also working towards a minor in Data Science. This combination of studies equips him with a strong foundation in both biochemical principles and data analysis techniques.
Research Experience at Memorial Sloan Kettering
Prior to his current roles, Kai Beattie worked as a Research Assistant at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center from 2017 to 2018. During his tenure in the Ponomarev and Ulmert Labs, he gained valuable experience in cancer research, which has informed his subsequent academic and professional pursuits.
Future Aspirations
Kai Beattie aspires to attend graduate school to earn a PhD, focusing on cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. His academic and research experiences have shaped his interests and goals, positioning him for advanced study in these critical areas of biomedical research.