Dhanya Keshava Kumar
Biotech Graduate Student | NGS & Genomics Researcher | Molecular and Cellular assays | Dual Masters in Biotechnology & Medical Microbiology
- Role
- Project Manager at California Life Sciences (CLS)
- Location
- San Francisco, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Dhanya Keshava Kumar
Molecular Biologist and microbiologist with 3+ years of wet-lab experience specializing in infectious diseases (SARS-CoV-2, Rabies, Tick-borne viruses).I used molecular and sequencing technologies (NGS) to track viral evolution and inform public health decisions. My background includes bench work in BSL-2/BSL-3 environments and assay development for viral transmission analysis.Currently, I am expanding my technical foundation along with a focus on the business of biotechnology at the University of San Francisco, bridging the gap between R&D innovation and commercial strategy.Core Technical Competencies:*Genomics: Next-Generation Sequencing, Library Prep, Sequence Analysis, qPCR.*Virology: Viral Isolation, Propagation, ELISA*Cell Biology: Mammalian & Bacterial Cell Culture, Molecular Cloning.I aim to bridge biology, technology, and business, with the goal of innovation, ingenuity and improvement of health! I’m also exploring the worlds of startups, venture science, and biotech entrepreneurship, and I enjoy connecting with founders, builders, and innovation leaders to learn from their journeys. Lets connect! I am open to Research associate, Associate scientist roles in the biotech industry.
Experience
Project Manager
California Life Sciences (CLS)
Mar 2026 — Present
Coordinated a series of advisory meetings between the CEO/Co-founder of early-stage start-ups like Sculpta Bio and Genexgen and an advisory board comprised of senior biotech industry and business leaders- Organized weekly meetings with detailed agendas, aligning with the CEO\'s objectives and enhancing team productivity- Recorded key meeting minutes meticulously, ensuring accurate documentation for corporate records and strategic advice- volunteering through the California Life Sciences(non profit) FAST program
Education
University of San Francisco
Professional Masters’ Science, Biotechnology + Bioentrepreneurship
NMKRV College
Bachelor of Science, Biotechnology
Kasturba Medical College, Manipal India
Master of Science - MS, Medical Microbiology
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