Sayak M.
About Sayak M.
Sayak M. is a Senior Field Applications Scientist at Vizgen, specializing in technical training and support for the MERSCOPE platform. He holds a Ph.D. in Cell Biology and Anatomy from the University of Florida and has extensive experience in biotechnology and research.
Work at Vizgen
Currently, Sayak M. serves as a Senior Field Applications Scientist at Vizgen, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he provides technical training, troubleshooting, and feedback to both internal teams and external partners. He supports customers in adopting and optimizing the MERSCOPE platform, which is designed for spatially resolved, high-throughput RNA sequencing of individual cells. Prior to his current role, he worked at Vizgen as a Field Applications Scientist from 2021 to 2023, where he contributed to various initiatives remotely from Chicago, Illinois.
Education and Expertise
Sayak M. has an extensive educational background in biotechnology and cell biology. He earned a Master of Technology in Biotechnology from Anna University, studying from 2005 to 2007. He obtained his Doctor of Philosophy in Cell Biology and Anatomy from the University of Florida, completing his studies from 2007 to 2013. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor of Technology in Biotechnology from West Bengal University of Technology, which he completed from 2001 to 2005. His academic training has equipped him with a strong foundation in scientific research and applications.
Background
Sayak M. has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles within the scientific community. He began his career as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Indiana University Health from 2014 to 2017. Following this, he held postdoctoral positions at the University of Alabama at Birmingham from 2017 to 2018. His experience also includes roles as a Field Application Scientist at GE Healthcare and Cytiva, where he supported microscopy imaging systems across North America. He has also worked as an Advanced Workflow Specialist at Leica Microsystems and as a Freelance Editor at Editage.
Achievements
Sayak M. has published multiple peer-reviewed articles focusing on topics such as oxidative stress, autophagy, and neurodegeneration. He has presented at various conferences, including the 3rd WEHI Spatial Technology Symposium in Melbourne, Australia, scheduled for June 6-7, 2024. His contributions to scientific literature and participation in symposiums highlight his commitment to advancing knowledge in his field.