Radhika Kulkarni
Clinical Biomarker Laboratory Group @ Moderna | Immunology Researcher with Expertise in Flow Cytometry and Assay Development
- Role
- Scientist at Moderna
- Location
- Boston, MA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Radhika Kulkarni
I’m an immunology professional with a strong foundation in pharmacology and toxicology, driven by scientific curiosity and a commitment to advancing human health. With over 7 years of hands-on research experience across leading biotech and pharmaceutical companies—including Moderna, Pfizer, and Seeker Biologics—I specialize in flow cytometry, assay development, PBMC isolation, and immune monitoring in clinical studies.At Moderna, I currently lead technical operations for a global clinical study, overseeing sample management, data analysis, and GCP-compliant workflows. I spearheaded a global PBMC qualification program, training 55+ technicians and standardizing protocols to ensure 95–100% sample readiness. I also pioneered PBMC isolation from apheresis samples and developed validated workflows and SOPs to support downstream clinical testing. My work includes oncology assay panel development, investigating T-cell function under prolonged stimulation, and optimizing delayed isolation protocols to increase reliability across studies.At Pfizer, I expanded my expertise in multi-fluorophore flow cytometry panel design, PBMC immunophenotyping, CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing, and cytokine profiling using MSD. I contributed to high-impact immunological research supporting drug discovery and evaluation.Previously at Seeker Biologics, I optimized immunological assays and intracellular staining protocols to evaluate novel immunosuppressive targets. My work involved human primary cells and engineered cell lines, with a focus on assay quality and reproducibility.I’m recognized for my strong communication, cross-functional collaboration, and scientific rigor. I thrive in detail-oriented, fast-paced environments and am continuously motivated to expand my knowledge, learn new technologies, and contribute to research that improves patient outcomes.
Experience
Scientist
Nov 2025 — Present · US
Education
Fergusson College
Associate’s Degree
2009 — 2011
St. Anne's High School, Pune
High School
2004 — 2009
A.I.S.S.M.S. College of Pharmacy, Pune
Bachelor’s Degree, Pharmaceutical Sciences
2011 — 2015
Northeastern University
Master of Science (M.S.), Pharmacology and Toxicology
2016 — 2018
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