Shikha K
Assay Developer | PhD in Therapeutic Antibody Engineering | Specializing in Glycoengineering and Novel Antibody Formats for Cancer Immunotherapy
- Role
- Associate Scientist at CuraTeQ Biologics
- Location
- Bengaluru, KA, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Shikha K
Ph.D. in Biotechnology with expertise in antibody engineering, IgE-based therapeutics, and cell-based assay development. I currently work as an Associate Scientist at CuraTeQ Biologics, contributing to functional characterization, validation, and stability testing of biologics and biosimilars.My experience spans academic and industrial research, with a strong focus on translating immunology into therapeutic applications. I have designed and optimized IgE and glyco-engineered antibody formats, developed high-throughput and reporter assays, and supported antibody design through molecular dynamics simulations.I am a first and corresponding author on multiple peer-reviewed publications and have presented my work at international conferences including Keystone Symposia and Gordon Research Conferences. I enjoy interdisciplinary collaboration, mentoring, and applying robust science to advance biologics development.Collaborators: Merck KGaA, Germany; Syngene International Ltd, Bangalore
Experience
Associate Scientist
Jun 2025 — Present · Hyderabad, IN
Education
Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology (IBAB)
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Biotechnology
Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University
Master of Science (MSc), Biotechnology
2013 — 2015
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Biotechnology
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