Team

The Cell Studio is operated and managed by the following team members:


Sujaya Ingale
Role: Lab Manager, Venture Center

MSc, Microbiology, University of Pune

Several years of research experience in biotechnology projects. Experience in setting up and oversight of Venture Center's Lab facilities; Experience in running and assisting in proof-of-concept projects; Experience creating, planning and organizing technical and scientific workshops for life sciences students and scientists.

Edna Joseph
Role: Lab Associate, Venture Center

MSc, Chemistry, University of Pune

Several years of experience in setting up and managing Venture Center's Lab facilities; Experience in running and assisting in proof-of-concept projects; Experience creating, planning and organizing technical and scientific workshops especially those with hands-on lab exercises with lab instruments.

Pradnya Aradhye
Role: Associate, BioIncubator

MSc, Bioinformatics , MTech, Biological Sciences and Bioengineering, IIT- Kanpur

Research experience with biological systems; Experience interacting with life science entrepreneurs and start-ups

Mugdha Potnis-Lele
Role: Scientific Advisor, Venture Center

M.Sc., Ph.D (Health Sciences, University of Pune)

Research interests include epidemiological profiling and molecular diagnostics for public health diseases.

Manisha Premnath
Role: General Manager, Venture Center

PhD ( Biotechnology), University of Pune; Post-doctoral training, University of Cambridge, UK

Research experience in biotechnology, microbiology, fungal biotechnology, molecular biology and molecular virology. Planning and setting up of advanced scientific facilities. Program management.