Baisakhi Mondal

"I am a freelance consultant specializing in molecular and cellular biology, with a focus on biotechnology and healthcare. I provide expert guidance to organizations on experimental design, laboratory techniques, and data analysis, particularly in oncology, stem cell research, and genome editing technologies such as CRISPR. My services include developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensuring compliance with GMP standards, and optimizing workflows for R&D projects.

Additionally, I assist biotech firms in project management, grant writing, and strategic planning to accelerate innovation and commercialization. With experience in academic and industry settings, I help clients translate complex scientific research into actionable business strategies."

A highly accomplished molecular and cell biology scientist with over eight years of experience in academic, industrial, and freelance settings. My expertise spans oncology, stem cell research, genome editing (CRISPR/Cas9), and advanced omics technologies. Key highlights of your career include:

Academic Research

• Led groundbreaking studies in neurodevelopment and gene expression at prestigious institutions like the University of Edinburgh and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, resulting in multiple high-impact publications.
• Developed gene therapy techniques for Rett Syndrome and investigated chromatin remodelers in stem cell differentiation.

Industrial Experience:

• As an Analytical Development Scientist, you established and validated assays for stem cell differentiation biomarkers and successfully secured high-impact business projects.
• Extensive experience in laboratory setup, GMP compliance, and developing SOPs and risk assessments.

Consulting and Leadership:

• Served on an editorial board, critically reviewing scientific journal submissions and promoting publications within the scientific community.
• Managed and mentored project teams, from lab technicians to students, while handling collaborations with hospitals and biotech companies.

Technical Proficiency:

• Skilled in CRISPR/Cas9, flow cytometry, RNA sequencing, ChIP-seq, and next-generation sequencing (NGS).
• Expertise in molecular cloning, antibody validation, and tumor microenvironment studies.

Project and Stakeholder Management:

• Successfully coordinated projects, introduced new technologies, and managed cross-disciplinary collaborations in both academic and industry environments.

PhD in Molecular Oncology and Cell Biology

• Institution: Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India
• Years: 2010–2015
• Focus: Glioblastoma research, molecular genetics, and tumor biology using advanced techniques like CRISPR, RT-qPCR, and next-generation sequencing.
• Achievements: President’s Award for best speaker, published extensively, and collaborated with hospitals and pharmaceutical companies.

MSc in Microbiology

• Institution: University of Calcutta, India
• Years: 2007–2009
• Focus: Molecular biology, bioinformatics, and genomics, with a dissertation at the Indian Institute of Science.
• Achievement: First Class; Awarded a National Fellowship for research.

BSc (Hons) in Microbiology

• Institution: University of Calcutta, India
• Years: 2004–2007
• Focus: First Class; Microbial genetics, virology, and molecular biology, with a strong academic record.