Siddarth Wekhande
About Siddarth Wekhande
Siddarth Wekhande is a Senior Associate Computational Biologist currently at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, where he has worked since 2024. He has a diverse background in bioinformatics, having held positions at various organizations including GSK and Penn State University, and holds a Master's degree in Bioinformatics and Genomics.
Current Role at Broad Institute
Siddarth Wekhande currently serves as a Senior Associate Computational Biologist at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. He has held this position since 2024, contributing to various computational biology projects. His role involves applying bioinformatics techniques to analyze biological data, supporting research initiatives at the institute.
Previous Experience at Broad Institute
Prior to his current role, Siddarth worked at the Broad Institute as an Associate Computational Biologist II from 2022 to 2024. He also held the position of Associate Computational Biologist I from 2020 to 2022. During his tenure, he engaged in significant projects that advanced the understanding of genomic data and its applications in biomedical research.
Work History at GSK and Other Organizations
Siddarth gained experience as a Bioinformatics Co-op at GSK from 2019 to 2020, where he worked in Rockville, Maryland. He also interned at Fresh Gravity as a Gravity Labs Intern in 2017 for five months in Pune, India. Additionally, he served as a Research Specialist at Penn State University from 2018 to 2019.
Educational Background in Bioinformatics
Siddarth earned a Master's degree in Bioinformatics and Genomics from Penn State University, completing his studies from 2018 to 2019. He also holds a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Computer Engineering from Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, where he studied from 2014 to 2018.
Early Career and Internships
In the early stages of his career, Siddarth worked as a Web Developer at Mother's Masala from 2016 to 2018 in Pune, India. He also served as a Campaign Leader for Teach For India from 2016 to 2017, where he contributed to educational initiatives.