Jelena Kresoja-Rakic

About Jelena Kresoja-Rakic

Highly motivated molecular and cancer biologist with experience in leading and developing projects in academic and industry research. Bringing extensive expertise in cell and molecular biology, cancer research, RNA biology, CRISPR- genome editing technology, developing high-throughput assays, genetics and genomics, next-generation sequencing (NGS), and bioinformatics tools. Consistently demonstrating successfully leading projects, solving complex problems, quick adaptability to a new environment, and fast learning skills. Goal and team oriented with ability to identify necessary key steps and solutions in delivering results. I am always open for new challenges in the biotech industry environment.

Experience

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   Artisan Bio

   Feb 2023 — Present

   Responsible for developing high-throughput genome editing assays that generate large scale of data point at fast pace for creating machine learning prediction model - Planning, designing, and executing molecular biology design of (4) high-throughput genome editing assays - Executing the design and build of expression plasmids - Designing and building a gRNA-plasmid libraries that resulted in screening gRNA efficacy in HEK293T cells and Pan T primary cells culture - Performing CRISPR-Cas genome editing techniques in mammalian and primary T cells - Using flow-cytometry analysis as a read out of genome editing efficacy - Effectively communicating the projects updates and goals with Data Science and Genome Analytics teams - Drafting and operating standard-operating procedures (SOP)

Education

• University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Science, Serbia

  Diploma studies, Molecular Biology

  2004 — 2009

• University of Zurich

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Life Science Zurich Graduate School - Cancer Biology PhD program

  2013 — 2017

• University of Zurich, Switzerland

  Master of Science (M.Sc.), Biology - Genetics

  2010 — 2012