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Shyamala Ganesan

Senior Director Vaccine R&d at BlueWillow Biologics

Shyamala Ganesan's work experience includes a diverse range of roles in the biotech and research fields. Shyamala started their career in 2003 as a Junior Research Fellow at Sankara Nethralaya, where they standardized molecular techniques and identified bacterial pathogens. From 2005 to 2006, they served as a Senior Research Fellow at the same institution, genotyping viruses and teaching virology classes.

In 2009, Ganesan joined the University of Michigan as a Post Doctoral Research Fellow. During their time there, they designed and implemented in vitro and in vivo experiments related to respiratory diseases. Shyamala also created a mouse model of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and studied cellular signaling during bacterial and viral infections.

In 2013, Ganesan joined TSRL, Inc as a Research/Project Scientist, where they performed functions related to in vitro work, such as maintaining cell lines and viral stocks. Shyamala also standardized viral assays and enzyme assays, prepared funding applications, and presented experimental results.

Since 2016, Ganesan has been working at BlueWillow Biologics, Inc. Shyamala started as a Scientist and progressed to Senior Scientist, Principal Scientist/Program Manager, and Director of Vaccine Operations. Currently, they hold the position of Senior Director Vaccine R&D. Their responsibilities include overseeing vaccine operations, leading research and development efforts, and managing program and project activities.

Throughout their career, Ganesan has demonstrated expertise in various areas, including cell biology, microbiology, biochemistry, and vaccine development. Shyamala has a strong track record of designing and executing experiments, analyzing data, and staying up-to-date with the latest scientific advancements.

Shyamala Ganesan has an educational background in Microbiology. Shyamala completed their Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Microbiology from the University of Madras from 1997 to 2000. Shyamala then pursued a Master of Science (MS) degree in Medical Laboratory Technology from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, which they completed from 2000 to 2003. Shyamala Ganesan further enhanced their expertise in the field by obtaining a Ph.D. degree in Microbiology from the same institute, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, which they accomplished from 2005 to 2008.

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Timeline

  • Senior Director Vaccine R&d

    September, 2022 - present

  • Director Of Vaccine Operations

    September, 2021

  • Senior Manager Of Vaccine Operations

    November, 2020

  • Principal Scientist Program Manager

    September, 2018

  • Senior Scientist

    February, 2018

  • Scientist

    August, 2016

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