Shekar Menon

Shekar Menon is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the life sciences and biotechnology sectors. Currently serving as Senior Manager for Clinical and Translational Product Marketing at Akoya Biosciences, Inc. since August 2021, Shekar previously held the role of Global Market Development Manager at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where responsibilities included strategic marketing for a diverse portfolio of products. Additional roles encompass Sales Specialist at Bio-Techne, Technical Sales Specialist and Senior Field Application Scientist at Thermo Fisher Scientific, and Field Application Scientist at Affymetrix, INC. Earlier career highlights include research positions at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and a Fellowship at the SPIC Bioprocess Laboratory. Shekar holds a Ph.D. in Cell and Molecular Biology from the University of Cincinnati, a Certificate in Clinical Research Conduct and Management from the University of California, Berkeley, and a B.Tech in Industrial Biotechnology from Anna University, Chennai.