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Anukana Bhattacharjee

Waltham,MA

Summary

Results-driven Bioinformatician and account manager recognized for driving significant sales growth at Genedata through strategic client engagement and cutting-edge NGS workflow development. Proven expertise in product promotion, enhanced revenue generation, and delivering impactful sales insights. Committed to utilizing analytical skills to foster market expansion and strengthen customer relationships.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Scientific Account Manager/ Bioinformatician

Genedata Inc.
Lexington, MA
05.2023 - Current
  • Designed and implemented NGS data analysis workflows in gene and cell therapy analytical space.
  • Led collaboration with advanced-stage bio-pharma companies to accelerate therapeutics development.
  • Maintained the Selector software suite to enhance process efficiency, in turn reducing drug development costs for the collaborators.
  • Deeply involved in lead generation, pre- and post-sales operations, to build and maintain long-term relationships. Generated over $1M via successful demos and post-sales support.
  • Project management for client projects is essential to ensure the timely delivery of the SOW, and to manage any additional detours along the way if needed.
  • Product management via cross-functional team communications between the scientific team, development team, business team, and upper management.
  • Drove sales of company products and services by meeting with customers using strategic and organized approach.
  • Managed a portfolio of multiple key accounts, managed deadlines, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and retention. Assessed customer needs to suggest optimal products and services
  • Provided product training and support to clients, enhancing their understanding and utilization of the company's offerings.
  • Analyzed client data and identified opportunities for growth.
  • Utilized CRM tools to track client interactions, sales opportunities, and account history.
  • Developed strategies to increase revenue from existing accounts.
  • Prepared and presented detailed reports on account status, challenges, and growth opportunities to executive leadership.
  • Participated in conferences and networking events to represent the company and attract new business.
  • Participated in brainstorming sessions to develop new ideas for business development initiatives.
  • Led cross-functional teams to address complex client needs, ensuring cohesive effort and solutions.
  • Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.

Research Associate

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC)
Cincinnati, OH
07.2019 - 04.2023
  • Identifying alternative splicing-based and differential gene expression-based prognostic biomarkers and therapeutic targets for machine learning-based clustered cohorts of cancer patients by using publicly available and experimentally validated large datasets.
  • Developing a pipeline for alternative splicing-based cancer therapeutic targets, understanding differential gene expression in different tumor grades, or for patients under clinical trials using RNA-sequencing data.
  • Using databases such as cBioPortal (TCGA, TARGET), GDC, Xenabrowser, dbGAP, GTEx, and other studies from GEO and EGA.
  • Utilizing bulk RNA-Seq, scRNA-Seq, both short-read (Illumina) and long-read (PacBio), along with multiome (ATAC-Seq).
  • Well-versed in NGS data analysis, downstream analysis, differential gene expression, network analysis, splicing data, survival analysis, and ChIP-seq.
  • Coding skills include Python, R, SQL, and LINUX (work in an LSF-based cluster system).
  • Presented research findings at national and international conferences.

Scientist

Eclode Inc.
San Francisco, CA
01.2019 - 07.2019
  • Developed a business plan to launch a startup venture. Designed and developed small peptides to specifically inhibit myostatin and activin A, with the ultimate goal of developing a gene therapy for muscular dystrophy; collaborated with the machine learning team to develop an in-silico peptide design platform.
  • Brought in skilled scientific professionals.
  • Conducted meetings to evaluate patents for freedom-to-operate opportunities.
  • Identified potential investors and developed business strategies to attract venture capital investors.
  • Conducted market research and identified unmet needs, target customer segments.

Post-doctoral Research Fellow

University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)
San Francisco, CA
09.2017 - 01.2019
  • Developed a unique whole genome target/capture-based next-generation sequencing approach to sequence long neural genes to detect deletions/alterations leading to brain mosaicism.
  • Implemented advanced ChIP-on-ChIP-based strategy to uncover replication-transcription collision.
  • Worked on establishing a brain organogenesis platform for primate neurobiology and brain tumor studies.
  • Provided guidance and mentorship to junior researchers on their projects.
  • Conducted extensive literature reviews to establish research foundation and identify gaps in current knowledge.
  • Assisted with grant writing applications seeking funding for postdoctoral research initiatives.

Research Consultant

Etalon Diagnostics
San Francisco, CA
09.2018 - 12.2018
  • Coordinated research tasks and ensured seamless production.
  • Documented detailed results from qualitative and quantitative studies including statistical models.
  • Directed growth-focused business initiatives.

Project Manager/ Team Lead

Biotech Connection Bay Area - Mammoth Biosciences
San Francisco, CA
07.2018 - 11.2018
  • Led recruitment of highly qualified experts from Stanford, UCSF, and UC Berkeley to devise market positioning strategies for an innovative CRISPR-based diagnostic tool.
  • Held regular sessions with team and executive stakeholders to monitor progress against goals.
  • Modified project plans when needed to better align with organizational objectives.
  • Drove continuous improvement of project delivery process by providing strong leadership.
  • Analyzed data from various sources such as surveys, interviews, focus groups. to inform decision-making related to projects.

Consultant Analyst

Biotech Connection Bay Area - sRNAlytics Inc.
San Francisco, CA
03.2018 - 06.2018
  • Evaluated the market potential of an innovative computational biomarker solution for Parkinson's Disease.
  • Developed comprehensive market analysis reports for strategic business decision-making.
  • Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.

Graduate Research Assistant

University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine
Cincinnati, OH
08.2011 - 08.2017
  • Studied different DNA binding modes of the human CST complex (a telomere-binding protein) to understand the mechanism underlying CST function during telomere replication, and genome-wide replication rescue and repair.
  • Presented findings to international scientific communities during industry meetings and conferences.
  • Provided guidance to undergraduate students working on independent projects related to the main research focus.

Research Fellow

National Institute Of Biomedical Genomics
Kolkata, India
01.2011 - 08.2011
  • Investigated the effect of different single nucleotide polymorphisms in Noonan syndrome in Indian patient populations.
  • Secured multiple highly competitive fellowships: Junior Research Fellowship from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), India, 2010 (top 1%); Junior Research Fellowship from the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science and Technology, India, 2010 (top 2%); Junior Research Fellowship from the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), India, 2011.

Summer Trainee

Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, India
Kolkata, India
06.2009 - 08.2009
  • Designed approaches to silence the HYPK gene and monitored the effects on Huntingtin protein activity.

Education

Graduate Certification - Data Analytics

University of Cincinnati Lindner Business College
01.2022

PhD - Molecular Genetics, Biochemistry and Microbiology

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
01.2017

Master of Science - Neuroscience

University of Calcutta
01.2010

Skills

  • Experienced in Python, Nextflow, Bash, R, and SQL
  • Systems and software expertise - experienced in Tableau, Adobe Illustrator, and PRISM
  • Data science, including statistical and machine learning models (SVM, neural network, NMF, regression, dimensionality reduction algorithms)
  • Experience in Conda environments and containers: Docker, Singularity
  • Wet lab work, including various molecular biology techniques, protein purification, NGS, and biochemistry
  • Highly skilled in opportunity identification, converting leads, account strategy development, and persuasive negotiations
  • Experience in customer relationship management (CRM)
  • Adept in customer training, project management, data-driven decision making, and client relationship building
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication

Publications

  • STN1 OB fold mutation alters DNA binding and affects selective aspects of CST function, Bhattacharjee A., Stewart J., Chaiken M., Price C., PLoS Genetics, 09/30/16
  • Dynamic DNA binding, junction recognition and G4 melting activity underlie the telomeric and genome-wide roles of human CST, Bhattacharjee A., Wang Y., Diao J., Price C., Nucleic Acids Research, 10/10/17
  • CTC1-STN1 terminates telomerase while STN1-TEN1 enables C-strand synthesis during telomere replication in colon cancer cells, Feng X., Hsu S-J., Bhattacharjee A., Wang Y., Diao J., Price C., Nature Communications, 07/19/18
  • Prevalence of Homologous Recombination Pathway Gene Mutations in Melanoma: Rationale for a Novel Targeted Therapeutic Approach, Kim K., Soroceanu L., De Semir D., Millis S., Ross J., Vosoughi E., Dar A., Nosrati M., Desprez P., Ice R., Chen M., Chetal K., Bhattacharjee A., Moretto J., Leong S., Singer M., Parrett B., Minor, D., McAllister S., Miller, J., Salomonis N., Kashani-Sabet M., Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 01/11/21
  • Retinoid X receptor promotes hematopoietic stem cell fitness and quiescence and preserves hematopoietic homeostasis, Menéndez-Gutiérrez MP, Porcuna J, Nayak RC, Paredes A, Niu H, Núñez V, Paranjpe A, Gómez MJJ, Bhattacharjee A, Schnell DJ, Sánchez-Cabo F, Welch JSS, Salomonis N, Cancelas J, Ricote M., Blood, 11/08/22
  • LungMAP Portal Ecosystem: Systems-Level Exploration of the Lung, Gaddis N, Fortriede J, Guo M, Bardes EE, Kouril M, Tabar S, Burns K, Ardini-Poleske ME, Loos S, Schnell D, Jin K, Iyer B, Du Y, Huo BX, Bhattacharjee A, Korte J, Munshi R, Smith V, Herbst A, Kitzmiller JA, Clair GC, Carson JP, Adkins J, Morrisey EE, Pryhuber GS, Misra R, Whitsett JA, Sun X, Heathorn T, Paten B, Prasath VBS, Xu Y, Tickle T, Aronow BJ, Salomonis N; NHLBI LungMAP Consortium., Am J Respir Cell Mol Biol, 11/22/22
  • CTC1 OB-B interaction with TPP1 terminates telomerase and prevents telomere overextension, Wang H, Ma T, Zhang X, Chen W, Hsu S-J, He Z, Chen Y, Stewart J, Bhattacharjee A, Luo Z, Price C, Feng X., Nucleic Acids Research, 03/30/23
  • Splicing neoantigen discovery with SNAF reveals shared targets for cancer immunotherapy, Guangyuan L, Shweta M, Siyuan M, Erin D. J, Xuan Z, Bhattacharjee A, Venkatasubramanian M, Matthew T. W, Emily R. M, H. Leighton G, Sheynkman M., Science Translational Medicine, 01/17/24
  • Quantifying tumor specificity using Bayesian probabilistic modeling for drug target discovery and prioritization, Guangyauan L, Bhattacharjee A, Salomonis N., bioRxiv, 03/03/23

Selectedpresentations

  • 15th Annual Midwest DNA Repair Meeting, 2013, Poster, University of Lexington, KY
  • 16th Annual Midwest DNA Repair Meeting, 2014, Oral, Wayne State University, MI
  • Cold Spring Harbor Telomeres and Telomerase Meeting, 2015, Oral, CSHL, NY
  • 17th Annual Midwest DNA Repair Meeting, 2015, Oral, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
  • Jensen Symposium on Breast Cancer, 2016, Poster, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH

Activities

  • EVEXIA, UCSF Investment Club: Investor, decision maker. Worked towards investments in gene therapy space with all required due diligence of the companies in the space running clinical trials to predict rise in future stock prices for investments of the fund.
  • Won L.E.K. case competition at UCSF, 2018 (assessing market size and revenue for a new live cell imaging platform)
  • Selected as top 3 finalists to present in BCG case competition at Stanford, 2018 (assessing potential revenue increasing strategies for an arts museum)
  • Caring for the community: Volunteer in Annual National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Engineers at Greater Cincinnati Science Bowl and Science Fair, fundraising for ACS, 2016.
  • Facilitated multiple discussion sessions as group discussion leader in the Ethics in Research course- GNTD 730, 2016.

Timeline

Scientific Account Manager/ Bioinformatician

Genedata Inc.
05.2023 - Current

Research Associate

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC)
07.2019 - 04.2023

Scientist

Eclode Inc.
01.2019 - 07.2019

Research Consultant

Etalon Diagnostics
09.2018 - 12.2018

Project Manager/ Team Lead

Biotech Connection Bay Area - Mammoth Biosciences
07.2018 - 11.2018

Consultant Analyst

Biotech Connection Bay Area - sRNAlytics Inc.
03.2018 - 06.2018

Post-doctoral Research Fellow

University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)
09.2017 - 01.2019

Graduate Research Assistant

University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine
08.2011 - 08.2017

Research Fellow

National Institute Of Biomedical Genomics
01.2011 - 08.2011

Summer Trainee

Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, India
06.2009 - 08.2009

Graduate Certification - Data Analytics

University of Cincinnati Lindner Business College

PhD - Molecular Genetics, Biochemistry and Microbiology

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

Master of Science - Neuroscience

University of Calcutta
Anukana Bhattacharjee