Bela Desai
About Bela Desai
Bela Desai is a Senior Field Applications Scientist at NanoCellect Biomedical, Inc., with extensive experience in flow cytometry and cell imaging. She has a strong background in drug discovery and development, supported by her education in Biochemistry and Immunology.
Work at NanoCellect Biomedical
Bela Desai has been serving as a Senior Field Applications Scientist at NanoCellect Biomedical, Inc. since 2020. In this role, she focuses on providing applications support for cellular and protein biomarker analysis. Her expertise includes multi-parameter flow cytometry and imaging cytometry. Desai plays a crucial role in supporting the company’s initiatives in drug discovery and development, leveraging her extensive background in analytical cytometry.
Previous Experience at EMD Millipore
Before joining NanoCellect Biomedical, Bela Desai worked at EMD Millipore as a Field Applications Scientist from 2011 to 2020. During her nine years there, she gained significant experience in management and assay development within critical flow cytometry and cell imaging core facilities. Her work supported various drug discovery and development projects, contributing to advancements in the field.
Education and Expertise
Bela Desai holds a Master of Science degree in Biochemistry from Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda. She further advanced her education by earning a Ph.D. in Immunology and Cancer from the University of Mumbai. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in oncology, immunology, and biochemistry, enhancing her capabilities in the scientific community.
Post-Doctoral Fellowship at Stanford University
Desai completed a Post-Doctoral Fellowship at Stanford University Medical Center from 1991 to 1994. This experience allowed her to deepen her research skills and knowledge in the field of life sciences, contributing to her later roles in applications support and drug development.
Skills in Customer Support and Sales
Bela Desai possesses strong skills in pre- and post-sales customer support, which includes delivering presentations, conducting training sessions, and fostering scientific collaboration. She is proficient with CRM systems such as Salesforce and Acumatica, which aids in managing customer relationships and enhancing sales support in her current role.