Archana Belle, PhD

Archana Belle, PhD has extensive work experience in the field of translational research, with a focus on gene therapies and biotechnology. Archana is currently the Vice President of Translational Research at Encoded Therapeutics Inc., a company that combines gene regulation with gene therapies. Prior to this role, they served as the Senior Director and Director of Translational Research at the same company.

Before joining Encoded Therapeutics Inc., Archana worked at Astellas Gene Therapies as an Associate Director of Bioanalytics and a Senior Bioanalytical Scientist. In these roles, they were responsible for leading the bioanalytical function and developing various bioanalytical and biomarker assays to support research, preclinical, and clinical programs for rare diseases.

Earlier in their career, Archana worked at Planet Biotechnology, Inc. as a Principal Scientist and Group Leader. Archana led the cell biology and assay development group, focusing on characterizing plant-produced anti-infective biotherapies and developing analytical methods and protein chemistry assays. Archana also provided strategic and technical support for various analytical studies, including in vivo pharmacology and safety studies.

Archana began their career as a Post-doctoral Fellow at UCSF, Department of Biophysics and Biochemistry. Archana'sresearch during this time aimed to comprehensively characterize the lifetimes of proteins in budding yeast. This work led to the identification of regulatory proteins with fundamental roles in human biology and cancer cells.

Overall, Archana Belle, PhD has a diverse and extensive background in translational research, genetics, and bioanalytical development, with a particular focus on gene therapies and biotechnology.

Archana Belle, PhD completed their education in a chronological order starting from their Bachelor's degree in Chemistry Honours at Delhi University. Next, they pursued their Master's degree in Biotechnology at M.S. University, Baroda. Subsequently, Archana went on to obtain their Ph.D. in Molecular Genetics from the University at Albany, SUNY. During their Ph.D. studies, they were advised by David Shub and Marlene Belfort.