Kiran Gajula, PhD
About Kiran Gajula, PhD
Kiran Gajula, PhD, is a Senior Scientist specializing in Process Development and Formulations at Insmed Incorporated, where he has worked since 2022. He has made significant contributions to biomedical engineering, including the development of enzyme sensors for SARS-CoV-2 and advancements in CRISPR technology.
Work at Insmed
Kiran Gajula serves as a Senior Scientist in Process Development and Formulations at Insmed Incorporated. He has been with the company since 2022, contributing to the development of innovative solutions in the biotechnology sector. His role involves advancing processes and formulations that are critical to the company's product development pipeline.
Education and Expertise
Kiran Gajula holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering from Osmania University, completed in 2001. He further pursued his studies at Louisiana Tech University, where he earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Engineering in 2007. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in enzyme development and biotechnology.
Background in Research and Development
Kiran Gajula has extensive experience in research and development within the biomedical field. He worked as a Process Development Scientist at GE Healthcare from 2007 to 2008. He then held positions at the University of Pennsylvania, where he served as a Research Associate from 2010 to 2015 and as a Senior Research Investigator from 2015 to 2019. His experience includes significant contributions to various research projects and collaborations.
Achievements in Scientific Research
Kiran Gajula has made notable contributions to scientific literature, including a cover article in 'Trends in Biochemical Sciences' that discusses a design model for the first transversion CRISPR base editor. He has also developed enzyme sensors for detecting SARS-CoV-2 and created a novel directed evolution method for evolving DNA mutator enzyme AID, demonstrating his expertise in genetic engineering and biotechnology.
Professional Experience at Johns Hopkins and Beyond
Before his tenure at Insmed, Kiran Gajula worked as a Research Specialist at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine from 2008 to 2010. His diverse experience across various prestigious institutions has equipped him with a broad skill set in process development, formulations, and advanced research methodologies.