Niraj Patel

About Niraj Patel

I am a translational stem cell scientist focused on human iPSC disease modeling, cell…

Experience

1. Scientist-i Stem Cell Biologist

   Revival Bio

   Oct 2024 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Established a GMP-ready stem cell research laboratory from the ground up, managing facility layout, capital equipment procurement, and vendor selection.(Skills: lab setup, GMP readiness, vendor management).Solely directed scientific and operational functions for over 5 months during a critical early-stage growth period.(Skills: scientific operations, project ownership, startup leadership).Developed a small molecule-based reprogramming workflow, integrating growth factors and custom media to improve reproducibility and reduce cost.(Skills: cell reprogramming, media formulation, cost optimization).Optimized and scaled iPSC-to-MSC differentiation protocols under GMP-aligned conditions, increasing batch consistency and clinical-grade output.(Skills: iPSC culture, MSC differentiation, GMP scale-up).Established a 3D organoid culture platform, including vertical-wheel bioreactors and spinner-flask expansion, to support high-throughput small molecule screening and advance regenerative aging research.Designed SOPs and implemented GMP-compliant QA/QC frameworks, ensuring regulatory alignment and manufacturing reproducibility.(Skills: SOP development, QA/QC systems, regulatory compliance).Introduced lean process improvements, cutting material costs and increasing resource efficiency without compromising quality.(Skills: process improvement, lean manufacturing, cost reduction).Supervised and mentored junior researchers, offering training in assay design, data interpretation, and scientific communication.(Skills: mentorship, leadership, scientific training).Presented R&D findings to executive leadership and external collaborators, aligning pipeline strategy with company milestones.(Skills: scientific communication, cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder engagement).

Education

• Jiwaji University, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India

  M.Sc., Neuroscience

  2008 — 2010

• Université Laval

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Neurosciences

• Barkatullah University, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

  B.Sc., Biotechnology

  2004 — 2007