Meghna Bahry
About Meghna Bahry
Meghna Bahry is an Analyst at ClearView Healthcare Partners, where she focuses on developing 3-D blood-brain barrier organoids for drug permeability studies. She has a background in bioengineering and biomedical engineering from UC San Diego and has held various research and technical positions in prestigious institutions.
Current Role at ClearView Healthcare Partners
Meghna Bahry currently serves as an Analyst at ClearView Healthcare Partners, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on the development of 3-D blood-brain barrier organoids, which are utilized for downstream peptide screening. She applies her expertise in sterile technique, media preparation, and writing standard operating procedures (SOPs). Additionally, she manages and maintains three specific cell lines: astrocytes, pericytes, and immortal endothelial cells. Her work involves quantifying the permeability of drugs through the collection and treatment of blood-brain barrier organoids.
Previous Experience at UC San Diego
Before her current role, Meghna Bahry gained valuable experience at UC San Diego. She worked as a Content Tutor for four months in 2020, assisting students in their academic pursuits. Additionally, she was involved in a Senior Design Capstone Project at the UC San Diego Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute, where she focused on an Automated Bioreactor for Retinal and Brain Organoids from 2020 to 2021. Furthermore, she served as an International Student At Large from 2017 to 2019, providing her with diverse academic exposure.
Experience at Salk Institute for Biological Studies
Meghna Bahry worked as a Laboratory Technician at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies from 2019 to 2021. In this capacity, she contributed to various research projects, enhancing her laboratory skills and knowledge in biological studies. This role provided her with hands-on experience that complements her academic background in bioengineering and biomedical engineering.
Education and Academic Background
Meghna Bahry earned her Bachelor's degree in Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering from UC San Diego, completing her studies from 2017 to 2021. Her education provided her with a solid foundation in engineering principles as they apply to biological systems. Prior to her university education, she attended La Martiniere For Girls in Kolkata, India, where she completed her ISC in Science and earned her High School Diploma from 2002 to 2017.
Research Internship at TCG Lifesciences Pvt Ltd.
In 2018, Meghna Bahry completed a Research Internship at TCG Lifesciences Pvt Ltd. in Kolkata, India. This one-month internship allowed her to gain practical experience in a research environment, further developing her skills in biological research and contributing to her overall academic and professional growth.