Rutika Naik, PhD
About Rutika Naik, PhD
Ritika Naik, PhD, serves as the Director of Knowledge Base at PierianDx, a position she has held since 2022. With a strong background in microbiology and extensive experience in research and management, she has contributed to various roles within PierianDx and other esteemed institutions in India.
Work at PierianDx
Ritika Naik has held multiple positions at PierianDx, starting as a Senior Variant Analyst from 2018 to 2019. She then progressed to Senior Biocurator in 2019, followed by a role as Manager Knowledge Base in 2020. In 2021, she served as Senior Manager Knowledge Base for 11 months. Since 2022, she has been the Director Knowledge Base, contributing to the company's focus on genomic data interpretation and knowledge management.
Education and Expertise
Ritika Naik earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology from RYK College, Nashik, from 2004 to 2007. She continued her studies at the University of Pune, obtaining a Master’s Degree in Microbiology from 2007 to 2009. She completed her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Cancer Biology (Biotechnology) at the National Center for Cell Science from 2010 to 2015. Her educational background supports her expertise in microbiology and cancer biology.
Background
Ritika Naik has a diverse professional background in research and academia. She worked as a Lecturer at Spicer Memorial College for seven months in 2009. She held various research roles, including Junior Research Fellow and Senior Research Fellow at the National Center for Cell Science from 2010 to 2015. Additionally, she was a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Pune, from 2016 to 2018.
Research Experience
Ritika Naik has extensive research experience in the field of microbiology and cancer biology. She was a Research Associate at the National Chemical Laboratory for three months in 2016. Her roles at the National Center for Cell Science included Junior Research Fellow and Senior Research Fellow, where she contributed to significant research projects. Her postdoctoral work at IISER further solidified her expertise in scientific research.