Rhea Kamath
About Rhea Kamath
Rhea Kamath is a Senior Research Associate in Discovery Pharmacology at Insmed Incorporated, where she conducts in vitro enzymatic assays to evaluate drug formulations. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biomolecular Engineering and Bioinformatics from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and is currently pursuing a Master's of Business and Science in Drug Discovery and Development at Rutgers University.
Current Role at Insmed
Rhea Kamath serves as a Senior Research Associate in Discovery Pharmacology at Insmed Incorporated. She has been in this role since 2023, contributing to the development of pharmacological solutions. Her responsibilities include conducting in vitro enzymatic assays to test and characterize novel drug formulations for lead projects. This position is based in Bridgewater, New Jersey.
Previous Experience in Research
Prior to her current role, Rhea Kamath held various research positions. She worked as a Research Associate II at Hexagon Bio for two months in 2023 and as a Research Associate I for 11 months from 2022 to 2023. Additionally, she was involved in the iGEM Competition as a team member for PROGENIE, focusing on programmable gene disruption in pathogenic bacteria. Her experience also includes roles as a Research Assistant and Undergraduate Researcher at the University of California, Santa Cruz.
Educational Background
Rhea Kamath studied at the University of California, Santa Cruz, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Biomolecular Engineering and Bioinformatics from 2019 to 2022. She also pursued a Minor in Technology and Information Management during her undergraduate studies. Currently, she is enrolled in the Rutgers Professional Science Master's Program, focusing on Drug Discovery and Development, which she is expected to complete in 2025.
Teaching and Tutoring Experience
Rhea Kamath has experience in educational roles, having served as an Academic Coach and Intern at Pajaro Valley High School from 2020 to 2021. She also worked as a STEM Tutor at De Anza College for four months in 2020. Additionally, she was a Reader for STAT courses at the Baskin School of Engineering at UCSC, where she supported undergraduate students in their learning.
Skills in Laboratory Techniques
In her research roles, Rhea Kamath has developed skills in various laboratory techniques. She is responsible for harvesting bones from sacrificed mice to collect bone marrow for cell sorting and counting. Her expertise includes conducting in vitro enzymatic assays, which are essential for testing and characterizing drug formulations in pharmacological research.