Shravani Barkund
About Shravani Barkund
Shravani Barkund is a Senior Research Associate at ORIC Pharmaceuticals Inc. in the San Francisco Bay Area, where she has worked since 2021, following a previous role as Research Associate II at the same company from 2018 to 2021.
Work at ORIC Pharmaceuticals
Shravani Barkund has been employed at ORIC Pharmaceuticals Inc. since 2021, serving as a Senior Research Associate. Her role involves contributing to research initiatives aimed at advancing therapeutic solutions. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Research Associate II at the same company from 2018 to 2021, where she gained experience in various research projects within the pharmaceutical sector. ORIC Pharmaceuticals is located in the San Francisco Bay Area, a hub for biotechnology and pharmaceutical research.
Education and Expertise
Shravani Barkund holds a Master’s Degree in Biomedical Engineering from Rutgers University-New Brunswick, which she completed from 2016 to 2018. She also earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Biotechnology from Sinhgad College of Engineering, studying from 2011 to 2015. Her foundational education includes high school studies at Abasaheb Garware College, where she excelled in Maths, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. This educational background provides her with a strong foundation in both engineering principles and biological sciences.
Background
Shravani Barkund began her academic journey at Hutchings High School before progressing to Abasaheb Garware College for her high school education. She then pursued a Bachelor’s Degree in Biotechnology at Sinhgad College of Engineering. Following her undergraduate studies, she attended Rutgers University-New Brunswick for her Master’s Degree. Her early professional experience includes internships at Serum Institute of India Limited and Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd. in 2013, where she gained practical insights into the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.
Previous Research Experience
Before joining ORIC Pharmaceuticals, Shravani Barkund worked as a Graduate Student Researcher at Rutgers University from 2017 to 2018. In this role, she engaged in research activities that contributed to her expertise in biomedical engineering. Additionally, she served as a Grader at Rutgers University for four months in 2017, further enhancing her academic experience. These positions provided her with valuable research skills and a deeper understanding of the scientific process.