Ajit Kamath

Ajit Kamath, PhD, is a senior scientist in analytical development at Beam Therapeutics, with extensive experience in ex vivo cell therapy programs, particularly in leading technical teams for flow cytometry and product characterization. Prior to Beam, Ajit held a position at Mustang Bio, focusing on single cell assays for cell and gene therapies. Academic achievements include a PhD from Boston University, where Ajit researched insect-symbiont biology and taught courses on infectious diseases. Additionally, Ajit co-founded The Biotech Connection at Boston to bridge academia and industry, and has conducted research at various prestigious institutions. Key skills encompass critical assay development, regulatory documentation for cell therapies, and management of cross-functional project teams.