Palash Bhar

Palash Bhar is a Senior Scientist specializing in Oligonucleotide Chemistry at Atalanta Therapeutics since March 2023. With extensive experience in organic and medicinal chemistry, Palash has held roles including Principal Scientist at Orum Therapeutics and Senior Scientist at Bambu Global, contributing to various R&D projects focusing on the design and synthesis of complex organic compounds. Previous positions include Senior Synthetic Chemist at Toronto Research Chemicals and Synthetic Organic Chemist at Dalton Pharma Services, where compliance with cGMP guidelines was essential. Palash's academic background features a Ph.D. in Bioorganic Chemistry from Carleton University and a Master's in Organic Chemistry from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, culminating in a solid foundation in synthetic and medicinal chemistry. The research endeavors span various topics, including the mechanism of CTP Synthase relevant to anticancer and antiviral drug development and investigations into antimicrobial properties of plant-derived compounds.