Pooja Kyatsandra Narendra
About Pooja Kyatsandra Narendra
Pooja Kyatsandra Narendra is a Scientist II currently working at Mammoth Biosciences. She has extensive experience in genome editing and has held various scientific roles at notable organizations including AbbVie and Intellia Therapeutics.
Work at Mammoth Biosciences
Pooja Kyatsandra Narendra currently serves as Scientist II at Mammoth Biosciences, a position she has held since 2023. Prior to this role, she worked as Scientist I in Genome Editing at the same company from 2021 to 2023. Her work at Mammoth Biosciences focuses on advancing technologies in genome editing, contributing to the company's mission of developing innovative solutions in the field of biotechnology.
Previous Experience at AbbVie
Before joining Mammoth Biosciences, Pooja worked at AbbVie as Scientist II from 2020 to 2021. Her role at AbbVie involved research and development in the biotechnology sector, contributing to the company's projects in drug discovery and development. This experience provided her with valuable insights into the pharmaceutical industry.
Experience at Intellia Therapeutics, Inc.
Pooja held multiple positions at Intellia Therapeutics, Inc. from 2017 to 2020. She started as a Senior Research Associate, then transitioned to Associate Scientist, and also served as an Intellectual Property Adjunct. Her work involved research in genome editing technologies and intellectual property management, enhancing her expertise in the biotechnology field.
Educational Background
Pooja earned her Master's degree in Medical Biotechnology from the University of Illinois Chicago, where she studied from 2014 to 2016. Prior to that, she completed her Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Biotechnology at Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering from 2010 to 2014. Her educational background has equipped her with a strong foundation in biotechnology and medical applications.
Teaching and Research Experience
Pooja has experience in academia as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2015 and again in 2016. Additionally, she worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford from 2016 to 2017. These roles involved supporting educational programs and conducting research, contributing to her development as a scientist.