Purba Gupta
About Purba Gupta
Purba Gupta is an Associate Scientist specializing in RNA engineering at Tessera Therapeutics, with prior experience at Q-State Biosciences and Editas Medicine. Gupta holds advanced degrees in Biology and Biotechnology and possesses extensive skills in bioinformatics and molecular biology.
Work at Tessera Therapeutics
Purba Gupta has been employed at Tessera Therapeutics since 2019, serving as an Associate Scientist in RNA Engineering. In this role, Gupta focuses on developing innovative RNA-based therapies. The position is based in Somerville, Massachusetts, where Gupta applies expertise in molecular biology and bioinformatics to contribute to the company's research initiatives.
Previous Experience in Biotechnology
Prior to joining Tessera Therapeutics, Purba Gupta worked at several notable organizations in the biotechnology sector. Gupta was a Research Associate II at Q-State Biosciences from 2017 to 2018 and at Editas Medicine from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, Gupta gained experience as a Bioinformatics Intern at the New York Genome Center in 2016 and worked as a Research Technician at the University of Rochester from 2015 to 2017.
Education and Expertise
Purba Gupta holds a Master’s Degree in Biology with a focus on Ecology and Evolutionary Genetics from the University of Rochester, completed in 2015. Gupta also earned a Master’s Degree in Biotechnology from the University of Calcutta in 2013. Furthering education, Gupta studied Bioinformatics at Harvard Extension School from 2017 to 2018. This educational background supports extensive experience in bioinformatics data analysis and molecular biology.
Technical Skills and Training
Gupta possesses a range of technical skills relevant to bioinformatics and molecular biology. Proficient in RNA-Seq and ChIP-seq data analysis, Gupta is skilled in using NGS software such as samtools, bedtools, and vcftools. Additionally, Gupta is experienced in programming languages including PERL, Python, R/Bioconductor, and Bash. Formal training includes expertise in molecular biology techniques like RNA extraction, PCR, and NGS library preparation.
Online Courses and Continuous Learning
Purba Gupta has engaged in continuous learning through online courses on Coursera. Completed courses include Algorithms for DNA Sequencing, R Programming, The Data Scientist’s Toolbox, and Machine Learning. These courses enhance Gupta's knowledge and skills in data analysis and computational biology, aligning with current trends in the field.