Nikitha Gandra
About Nikitha Gandra
Nikitha Gandra is a Research Associate at Kite Pharma in California, with a background in biotechnology and extensive experience in research roles across various organizations.
Work at Kite Pharma
Nikitha Gandra has been employed at Kite Pharma as a Research Associate since 2020. In this role, she contributes to the development of innovative therapies in the field of oncology. Her responsibilities include conducting experiments and analyzing data to support research initiatives. Kite Pharma is known for its focus on cell therapy and has made significant advancements in cancer treatment.
Previous Experience in Research and Development
Prior to her current position, Nikitha Gandra gained valuable experience in various research roles. She worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at Dr. Torchilin's Lab at Northeastern University for 11 months in 2018. Additionally, she served as a Discovery Oncology Co-op at Merck for 7 months in 2019 and as a Research Associate at Agenus for 3 months in 2020. She also interned at Shire as a Cell Line Generation Intern for 2 months in 2018.
Education and Expertise
Nikitha Gandra holds a Master's degree in Biotechnology from Northeastern University, which she completed from 2017 to 2019. She also earned a Bachelor of Technology in Biotechnology from Sathyabama University, studying from 2013 to 2017. Her educational background is complemented by her expertise in in vitro cell-based assays, flow cytometry, primary cell culture, and molecular biology techniques. She is proficient in using GraphPad Prism for data analysis.
Background in Academic Research
Nikitha Gandra began her academic research career as a Research Assistant at Sathyabama University from 2016 to 2017. This role provided her with foundational skills in research methodologies and laboratory techniques. She completed her secondary education at Brilliant Grammar High School, where she obtained her high school diploma from 2003 to 2011.