Minakshi Guha

About Minakshi Guha

Accomplished biomedical scientist and strategic leader with two decades of expertise in cancer genomics, next-generation sequencing, IVD and RUO assay development, CDx implementation and clinical development. Proven track record of optimizing processes, collaborating within interdisciplinary teams, and spearheading projects to successful outcomes. Passionate for precision medicine applications in oncology and advancing novel diagnostic strategies for clinical trial patients. Demonstrated ability to generate robust clinical evidence, validate molecular response metrics, and leverage novel trial technologies to enhance early phase clinical development. Proficient in a wide range of scientific disciplines including molecular biology, protein biochemistry, nucleic acid chemistry, method development, and molecular diagnostics. Known for strong analytical and critical thinking skills alongside exceptional written and verbal communication abilities, consistently delivering high-quality results with efficiency.

Experience

1. Takeda

   Present

Education

• Harvard Business School Online

  Certificate in Disruptive Strategy

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

  BS, Biochemistry

  2000 — 2004

• UMass Chan Medical School

  PhD, Biomedical Sciences - Cancer Biology

  2004 — 2009

Skills

• Pcr
• Qp
• Flow Cytometry
• Biotechnology
• Protein Purification
• Mutation Profiling
• Sequencing
• Liquid Handling
• Microscopy
• Liquid Crystals
• Gene Expression
• Cell Signaling
• Confocal Microscopy
• Cancer
• Ngs
• Molecular & Cellular Biology
• Molecular Cloning
• Cancer Research
• Biochemistry
• Microsoft Office
• Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (Qpcr)
• Immunohistochemistry
• Protein Expression
• Cancer Genomics
• Assay Development
• Automation
• Dna Sequencing
• Western Blotting
• Life Sciences
• Molecular Biology
• Hrm
• Genomics
• Transfection
• Cell Culture
• Molecular Diagnostics
• Cell Biology
• Rt-Pcr
• Mammalian Cell Culture