Ruchi Bansal

Ruchi Bansal is a scientist at A-Alpha Bio. Prior to their current position, they were a graduate student research assistant at Purdue University from September 2016 to May 2022. In this role, they designed and executed experiments to investigate the role of primary cilia in neuronal signaling through the implementation of in vitro and in vivo systems resulting in 3 peer-reviewed scientific publications. Ruchi also established and improved protocols to culture primary hypothalamic neurons from neonatal mice. This system is used to study the function of neuronal cilia through confocal live imaging, isolation of extracellular vesicles, and analysis of electrophysiological activity. Additionally, Bansal managed lab operations and consumables worth $10,000 to maximize productivity in a cost-effective manner. Finally, they mentored and supervised incoming students to understand the scientific method, design experiments and analyze data.

Before their time at Purdue University, Bansal held positions as a research technician at the School of Science at IUPUI from March 2016 to August 2016 and as a research assistant at the Indiana University School of Medicine from March 2015 to March 2016. Her earliest role was as a graduate student research assistant at the Indiana University School of Medicine from September 2012 to December 2013.

Ruchi Bansal has a PhD in the role of ciliary GPCRs from Purdue University. Ruchi also has an M.S. in Medical and Molecular Genetics from Indiana University School of Medicine. Finally, they have a B.Sc. in Biotechnology from Savitribai Phule Pune University.