Tejsi Dhameliya
About Tejsi Dhameliya
Tejsi Dhameliya is a Research Associate at Sana Biotechnology, Inc., with a background in cellular and molecular biology. She has previously held research positions at Rutgers University and Drexel University College of Medicine.
Current Role at Sana Biotechnology
Tejsi Dhameliya currently serves as a Research Associate at Sana Biotechnology, Inc. since 2021. The company is located in South San Francisco, California, and focuses on developing innovative therapies to treat diseases through cellular and genetic engineering. In this role, Dhameliya contributes to research initiatives that align with the company's mission to advance biotechnology solutions.
Previous Experience at Rutgers University
Dhameliya worked at Rutgers University–New Brunswick as a Research Assistant for a total of 13 months across two separate tenures. The first position was in 2017 for 4 months, followed by a 9-month role from 2018 to 2019. During this time, Dhameliya gained valuable research experience in a university setting, contributing to various projects in the field of biotechnology.
Graduate Research at Drexel University College of Medicine
From 2019 to 2021, Dhameliya was a Graduate Student Researcher at Drexel University College of Medicine. This two-year position allowed Dhameliya to deepen expertise in cellular and molecular biology, working on research projects that contributed to the academic community and furthered knowledge in the field.
Educational Background in Biotechnology
Tejsi Dhameliya holds a Master of Science (MS) degree in Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology and Genetics from Drexel University College of Medicine, which was completed from 2019 to 2021. Prior to this, Dhameliya earned a Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology and Bioinformatics from Rutgers University, studying from 2015 to 2019. This educational background provides a strong foundation for Dhameliya's research career.
Early Career Experience
Before pursuing advanced studies, Dhameliya worked as a Front Desk Representative at the University of Michigan-Flint for 3 months in 2016. This early role provided experience in customer service and administrative support, contributing to skills that are beneficial in research environments.