Sahar Abubucker
About Sahar Abubucker
Sahar Abubucker is the Director of Data Science at Sana Biotechnology, Inc., where she has worked since 2019. She has extensive experience in data science and computational biology, having held positions at notable institutions such as Sanofi, Novartis Institutes for Biomedical Research, and Washington University in St. Louis.
Current Role at Sana Biotechnology
Sahar Abubucker serves as the Director of Data Science at Sana Biotechnology, Inc. since 2019. In this role, she oversees data science initiatives and contributes to the development of innovative biotechnological solutions. Her leadership in data science is integral to the company's mission of advancing cell and gene therapies.
Previous Experience at Sanofi
Prior to her current position, Sahar Abubucker worked at Sanofi as a Senior Data Scientist in the Data Science and Engineering department. She held this role for one year from 2018 to 2019 in Aquitaine, France. Her work involved applying data science methodologies to support pharmaceutical research and development.
Career at Novartis Institutes for Biomedical Research
Sahar Abubucker spent a significant portion of her career at Novartis Institutes for Biomedical Research (NIBR). She served as a Scientific Technical Leader I from 2012 to 2016 and then as Investigator III from 2016 to 2018. During her time there, she contributed to various research projects focused on biomedical advancements in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Academic Background and Research Experience
Sahar Abubucker began her academic career as a Research Assistant at the University of New Mexico from 2003 to 2005. She then transitioned to a role as a Computational Biologist at Washington University in St. Louis, where she worked for seven years from 2005 to 2012. Additionally, she was a Visiting Researcher at Wageningen University & Research for one month in 2016, further expanding her research expertise.