Jayakanthan Kumarasamy
About Jayakanthan Kumarasamy
Jayakanthan Kumarasamy is a Senior Scientist with extensive experience in analytical chemistry and medicinal chemistry. He has worked at various prestigious institutions, including the Indian Institute of Technology, Toronto Research Chemicals, and Wave Life Sciences, contributing to drug discovery projects.
Work at Wave Life Sciences
Jayakanthan Kumarasamy has been employed at Wave Life Sciences as a Senior Scientist since 2016. In this role, he focuses on drug discovery projects, particularly those involving small molecules and oligonucleotides. His responsibilities include managing both internal and outsourced teams in the field of medicinal chemistry, contributing to the development of innovative therapeutic solutions.
Previous Experience in Analytical Chemistry
Prior to his current position, Kumarasamy worked at Toronto Research Chemicals as a Team Leader from 2010 to 2016. His role involved overseeing projects that utilized modern analytical chemistry tools. He also served as a Postdoctoral researcher at Simon Fraser University from 2006 to 2010, where he further developed his expertise in the field.
Education and Expertise
Kumarasamy holds a Master's degree in Physical Chemistry from the University of Madras, which he completed from 1998 to 2000. He furthered his education at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, where he pursued a PhD from 2000 to 2006. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his work in analytical chemistry and drug discovery.
Background in Medicinal Chemistry
Throughout his career, Kumarasamy has gained significant experience in medicinal chemistry. His work has included managing teams and contributing to drug discovery projects that focus on the development of small molecules and oligonucleotides. His expertise in analytical chemistry tools has been instrumental in advancing these projects.