Swati Mukherjee

About Swati Mukherjee

Head of Translational Biology at Mirai Bio, with extensive experience leading non-viral gene therapy platforms from discovery to IND. Skilled in leveraging in vitro, small, and large animal models to support the development of in vivo CAR-T using targeted lipid nanoparticles (tLNPs). Adept at fostering cross-functional collaborations, including partnerships with AI-driven molecule development initiatives. With over 15 years of experience in translational science across multiple modalities, I focus on advancing non-clinical data packages from proof-of-concept to IND-enabling studies. Experienced in translating discoveries into clinical development for biologics, cell, gene therapy and targeted delivery systems.

Experience

1. Senior Director, Head of Translational Biology

   Mirai Bio

   Nov 2024 — Present · Cambridge, MA, US

   Lead non-viral gene therapy platform from discovery to IND for extra-hepatic tLNPs including but not limited to in vivo CAR-T therapy- Utilize in vitro, small and large animal models to support key hypothesis for development of targetedlipid nanoparticle (tLNP) including binder and conjugation method screen- Build cross-functional team to support internal and external collaborations including development of improved molecules using AI- Oversee pharmacology, toxicology data package generation from proof-of-concept to IND enabling studies.

Education

• National Institutes of Health

  Post doctoral fellow, Immunology

  2010 — 2015

• University of Calcutta

  Master of Science (M.Sc.), Zoology and Molecular Biology

  1999 — 2001

• New Mexico State University

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Molecular Biology

  2005 — 2010

Skills

• Pcr
• Molecular Virology
• Immunology
• Project Management
• Multi-Color Flow Cytometry
• Life Sciences
• Molecular Cloning
• Science
• Biochemistry
• Flow Cytometry
• Research
• Protein Purification
• Data Analysis
• Cell Culture
• Teaching
• Molecular Biology
• Elisa
• Microsoft Office
• Antibodies