JAGADISH LOGANATHAN
Fargo,United States
Summary
A scientist and cell biologist with a microbiology background expert specializing in different types of mammalian cells, including cancer cells, in drug discovery and cell line development. Director of R&D with 3+ years of experience leading a team to develop packaging cell lines developed 1, patented (US 2024/0263143-A1) for Adeno-associated viral vector production for cell and gene therapy. Adept in cellular and molecular biology techniques with formidable communication skills to aid an organization in developing innovation to improve the quality of life.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of R & D
Agathos Biologics
04.2021 - Current
- Support and lead the scientific team in developing novel cell lines for viral vector production
Quality Control Microbiologist
Dr. Reddy's and Glaxo Smith Kline Laboratories
08.2003 - 09.2025
- Perform microbial and sterility testing for release of raw materials and finished products
- Lead Projects, managed groups of people, and trained summer project students
Scientist
Indiana University School of Medicine
01.2020 - 04.2021
- Treating High grade serous ovarian cancer (HGSOC)
- Chromosomal instability and oxidative stress protein signaling
Associate Professor
PRIST Deemed University
05.2019 - 02.2021
- Teaching and practical training on Microbiology for Bachelors and Masters
- Write grants and collaborate across the research departments
- Serve as a lead in organizing research seminars and conferences
Postdoctoral fellow
NDSU
08.2016 - 05.2019
- Company Overview: School of Pharmacy
- Nanoparticle-based cancer therapy
- Small molecules targeting Breast and pancreatic cancer
- School of Pharmacy
Postdoctoral fellow
Indiana University Health
11.2010 - 08.2016
- Inhibition of Breast cancer cell metastasis
- TLR4 mediated inflammation in tumor progression
- Medicinal properties of different triterpenes isolated from the medicinal mushroom Ganoderma lucidum
Education
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) - Microbiology
Madras University
06.2010
Master of Science - Applied Microbiology
University of Madras
01.2003
Skills
- Cell Biology (Cancer, insects, and iPSC cells)
- Molecular biology
- Drug Discovery
- Analytical method development
- Translational research
- R & D
- Viral vector production
- Vector design
- Bio-manufacturing
- Management boards
- Benchling ELN
Personal Information
Title: Scientist, Research and Development
Timeline
Director of R & D
Agathos Biologics
04.2021 - Current
Scientist
Indiana University School of Medicine
01.2020 - 04.2021
Associate Professor
PRIST Deemed University
05.2019 - 02.2021
Postdoctoral fellow
NDSU
08.2016 - 05.2019
Postdoctoral fellow
Indiana University Health
11.2010 - 08.2016
Quality Control Microbiologist
Dr. Reddy's and Glaxo Smith Kline Laboratories
08.2003 - 09.2025
Master of Science - Applied Microbiology
University of Madras
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) - Microbiology
Madras University