Unifers.ai
Francis Karanu

Francis Karanu

Director, Cell Therapy & R & d @Likarda, Inc

Kansas City, KS, US
EMAILS
f••••••@likarda.com
MOBILE NUMBERS
+19•••••••41

Signup · Get unlimited contacts

WORK HISTORY

Dec 2015 — Present

Director, Cell Therapy & R & d @Likarda, Inc

View department →

Kansas City, KS, US

EDUCATION

N/A

University of Nairobi

BVM

N/A

Washington State University

PhD

SKILLS

Rt-PcrCord Blood / Bone MarrowCell BiologyWestern BlottingMolecular BiologyStem Cell Derivation, Isolation, Biomarker Identification, Cell CharacterizationGene TransferDifferentiationMesenchymal Stem CellsHuman Embryonic Stem CellsHematopoiesis (Stem Cell Isolation, Functional Assays)ImmunocytochemistryImmunologyEmbryonic Stem CellsCd34+, Cd133+, Cfu, Ltc-IcBiotechnologyProtein PurificationStem Cell Biology and Cell SignalingIps Cells,ProgenitorsGeneticsElisaCell Based Assays; Cell Culture ;Cell CultureExtracellular MatrixPluripotent Stem Cell Biology; Differentiation;Flow CytometryCellCell Cycle, Proliferation, ApoptosisSds-PageLentiviral VectorsPcrHematopoietic Stem CellsIn Vitro

ABOUT FRANCIS KARANU

Enterprising and motivated professional with wide ranging skills in stem cell biology, immunology and molecular biology developing cell therapies for regenerative medicine and targeting diabetes and cancers. Skilled in pluripotent (embryonic, iPS) and adult stem cell research including cell derivation, culture, isolation, biomarker discovery, characterization and signaling pathway-guided, multi-step, progenitor cell differentiation. Highly adaptable and diligent with great team playing skills. Experience in biotechnology/industry and academic research environments. Great Interest and involvement in Diabetes care and management issues in underserved areas including SubSaharan Africa.Regenerative Medicine ~ Biotechnology ~ Stem Cell Biology ~ Immunology ~ Cell Signaling ~ Culture ~ Embryonic (hES)/ Adult Stem Cells ~ iPS ~ Mesenchymal Stem Cell ~ Cell Characterization ~ Differentiation ~ Biomarkers ~ Flow Cytometry ~ Diabetes ~ Hematopoietic ~ In vitro Assays

This profile is compiled from publicly available professional sources. Unifers is not affiliated with or endorsed by LinkedIn. Request removal of this profile.