Bhaskar Kahali
About Bhaskar Kahali
Bhaskar Kahali serves as the Biomarker Lead in Translational Medicine at Kite Pharma, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in clinical biomarker development and has held various academic and research positions, contributing to numerous publications and collaborations in the field.
Work at Kite Pharma
Currently, Bhaskar Kahali serves as the Biomarker Lead in Translational Medicine at Kite Pharma, a position he has held since 2022. Based in Santa Monica, California, he is responsible for leading the resolution of clinical pharmacology and translational queries from drug regulatory agencies. His role involves the development, qualification, and execution of emerging cellular or molecular assays for clinical biospecimen monitoring. Additionally, he conceptualizes and develops translational clinical strategies for clinical trials, supporting the preparation of data packages for publication.
Previous Experience at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Bhaskar Kahali worked at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital from 2014 to 2021, where he held multiple roles. Initially, he served as a Postdoctoral Fellow for three years, followed by a position as a Translational Scientist in Clinical Biomarker Development for four years. During his tenure, he collaborated with Bioinformatics and Statistical teams to conduct exploratory biomarker correlative studies and contributed to external scientific discussions and research collaborations.
Education and Expertise
Bhaskar Kahali has an extensive educational background in the biological sciences. He earned a Master of Science (MS) in Zoology with a specialization in Genetics and Molecular Biology from the University of Calcutta from 2000 to 2002. He then pursued a Ph.D. in Biology at West Virginia University, completing his studies from 2004 to 2010. Following his Ph.D., he worked as a Postdoctoral Associate at the University of Florida from 2010 to 2014, further enhancing his expertise in the field.
Research Contributions and Publications
Throughout his career, Bhaskar Kahali has authored multiple publications in peer-reviewed journals and has presented his research at international conferences. His work primarily focuses on translational medicine and biomarker development, contributing to advancements in clinical strategies and methodologies. His involvement in scientific discussions and collaborations with key opinion leaders underscores his commitment to advancing research in his field.