Poornima Murthi

Poornima Murthi has a diverse work experience in the field of biotechnology and research. Their most recent role was with CARGO Therapeutics as a Scientist, Vector Development, starting in 2023. Prior to that, they worked at Kriya Therapeutics as a Scientist, Tech Innovation from 2022 to 2023. From 2020 to 2022, they served as an Associate Scientist and Program Manager at Adverum Biotechnologies, Inc. Before that, they worked as a Senior Research Associate at Benitec Biopharma Ltd from 2017 to 2020. Poornima also has experience working at Stanford University School of Medicine as an LSRP II- Gene Vector and Virus Core from 2015 to 2017. Furthermore, they worked as a Research Assistant at Vanderbilt University from 2010 to 2012, where they gained experience in various techniques such as DNA extraction, gel electrophoresis, and mammalian cell culture. Earlier in their career, they worked as a Microbiologist at CSC in 2010 and as a Graduate Research Assistant at Texas A&M University from 2008 to 2009. Poornima also worked as a Research Intern at BCR Environmental Corporation in 2009 and was involved in an Undergraduate Research Project at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University and Kumaraguru College of Technology in 2007.

Poornima Murthi's education history includes a Master's degree in Biotechnology from Texas A&M University, which was obtained from 2008 to 2009. Poornima also obtained a Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology from Anna University, which was earned from 2003 to 2007. In 2015, they completed a Certificate Program in Stem Cell Technology at City College of San Francisco, specializing in Stem Cell Techniques. In addition to their formal education, Poornima Murthi has obtained a certification in "From Laboratory to Leadership" from The Leadership Edge in October 2021.