JUNE GUHA
Clarksburg,MD
Summary
PMP certified Biomedical Scientist with 12+ years of experience in managing biomedical projects, driving complex research spanning immunology, infectious disease, and therapeutic development. National level honored translational scientist for groundbreaking discovery of micro RNA therapeutics in parasitic diseases (first of its kind) with proven record of leading cross-functional biomedical projects within the NIH ecosystem. Expertise in translational research, stakeholder management, SOP development, and multi-disciplinary coordination. Experienced in managing collaborative projects, scientific communications, project workflows, and translational biomedical research operations.
Overview
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Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Scientific Project Manager (special volunteer)
NCATS (NIH)
07.2024 - Current
- Authored regulatory Roles & Responsibilities Guidelines for Project Analysts, Junior PMs, and Senior PMs to standardize operations in the Therapeutic Development Branch (TDB).
- Contributed to the TDB Equity Project, developing Target Product Profiles (TPP) and target-population analyses for rare disease programs.
- Collaborative member of the MITRE–NCATS initiative to create the Preclinical Equity Index (PEI) matrix tool for use in DPI solicitations.
- Supported 7 therapeutic development projects, including meeting coordination, minute drafting, and scientific communication in TEAMs.
- Partnered with discipline leads across Pharmacology, Biologics, PK/ADME, CMC-Process, CMC-Formulation, and Toxicology to review preclinical protocols.
- Participated in the 2024 NIH Project Management Summit, representing NCATS in discussions on biomedical PM best practices.
Scientist
NIAID (NIH)
01.2024 - Current
● Led translational immunology research focused on CCR7-mediated CD8 T cell biology, advancing understanding of host immune response and informing potential therapeutic targeting strategies.
● Designed and executed complex in vivo study models, including adoptive T cell transfer and pathogen challenge systems, to generate robust, decision-informing immunological data.
Research Scientist
NIAID (NIH)
11.2018 - 10.2024
- Developed and optimized complex immunology assay platforms, including multi-parameter flow cytometry, ELISA, multiplex cytokine profiling, and functional T cell assays, strengthening data quality and experimental reproducibility.
- Advanced understanding of dendritic cell biology through characterization of the NF-κB regulator Bcl3, identifying a novel hybrid dendritic cell subset with a key role in shaping adaptive T cell responses.
Postdoctoral Visiting Scientist
NCI (NIH)
11.2015 - 10.2018
- Investigated Dlg1-mediated regulation of T cell receptor signaling and microcluster formation, generating insights relevant to immune checkpoint activation.
- Partnered cross functionally to integrate cell biology, signaling, and immunotherapy approaches into cohesive research strategies.
Education
Ph.D. - Immunology and Cell Biology
Jadavpur University/CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology
06-2013
M.Sc. - Biochemistry
University of Calcutta
07-2005
Skills
- Experienced in Scientific project management supporting several healthcare projects within and outside NIH
- Spearheaded multiple scientific projects independently and published as corresponding author in high impact peer reviewed journals
- Expertise in organizational regulatory guidelines preparation outlining roles and responsibilities for project management teams
- Exhibited strong project communication management skills with particular emphasis to stakeholder communication, milestone tracking and risk assessment and mitigation
- Oversaw meeting and workshop coordination (managed NIAID annual conference), scientific reporting and program documentation
- Served as reviewer in NIH editorial board
- Excellent oral presentation skill, flexibility and trouble shooting capabilities
- Supervised research teams and provided leadership for proper execution of the project
- Demonstrated ability towards strong written and oral communication and organizational skills
- Illustrated Agile mindset with ability to adapt and ability to learn quickly keeping attention to detail
- Provisionary in Clinical & Translational Research, Cross-functional leadership, SOP & Project Documentation
- Contributed to Science communication by reporting articles in Institute newsletter
Accomplishments
● Trainee Award, American Association of Immunologists (AAI), 2023
● Best Scientific Accomplishment Award, Society of Leukocyte Biology, 2023
● INSA Young Scientist Award (Junior Bhatnagar), Indian National Science Academy, 2014
● Max Planck Society Fellowship, 2014
● National Eligibility Test (NET) Research Fellowship, 2006–2011
● Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) Qualification, 2005
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI, April, 2026
- Advanced Project Management Essential certification conducted by FAES, July, 2022
- Fundamental Project management Essential certification conducted by FAES, Dec, 2023
- Completed Management bootcamp: Leadership and Management Training Program conducted by OITE, NIH, May 2023
Timeline
Scientific Project Manager (special volunteer)
NCATS (NIH)
07.2024 - Current
Scientist
NIAID (NIH)
01.2024 - Current
Research Scientist
NIAID (NIH)
11.2018 - 10.2024
Postdoctoral Visiting Scientist
NCI (NIH)
11.2015 - 10.2018
M.Sc. - Biochemistry
University of Calcutta
Ph.D. - Immunology and Cell Biology
Jadavpur University/CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
- Corresponding Author. Guha J, Murphy PM. NF-κB regulator Bcl3 controls development and function of classical dendritic cells required for resistance to Toxoplasma gondii. PLoS Pathogens, 2022.
- Corresponding Author. Guha J, Chari R. Disc Large Homolog 1 is critical for early T cell receptor microcluster formation and activation in human T cells. Vaccines, 2021.
- Ghosh J, Bhattacharyya SN. Leishmania donovani targets Dicer1 to downregulate miR-122, lower serum cholesterol, and facilitate murine liver infection. Cell Host & Microbe, 2013.
- Nationally recognized work; recipient of the Junior Bhatnagar Award (2014), awarded annually to a select group of early career scientists across India.
- Full publication list: Google Scholar profile available upon request.