Eversight
Onkar Sawant, Ph.D., has a diverse work experience history. Onkar most recently served as Vice President of Research & Development at Eversight since November 2022. Prior to this role, they worked as the Director of Research & Innovation at Eversight from June 2019 to November 2022.
Before joining Eversight, Dr. Sawant held various positions at Cleveland Clinic. Onkar served as a Visiting Scientist from June 2019 to September 2019, a Research Associate from August 2017 to May 2019, and a Postdoctoral Research Fellow from January 2014 to July 2017.
Dr. Sawant's earlier experiences include working as a Graduate Research Assistant at Texas A&M University from January 2009 to December 2013. Onkar also had a brief internship as a Production and QC Intern at Pfizer in May 2007. Additionally, they gained experience as an R&D Intern at Sangene Biotech Pvt Ltd in June 2006.
Overall, Dr. Sawant's work experience showcases their expertise in research and development across various organizations and sectors.
Onkar Sawant, Ph.D. earned their Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.) degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Mumbai University, Institute of Chemical Technology (UDCT) from 2004 to 2008. Onkar then pursued their Master of Biotechnology and Graduate Level Certificate in Business at Texas A&M University from 2008 to 2010. Finally, they obtained their Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biomedical Sciences, General from Texas A&M University, completing their studies from 2010 to 2013.
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Eversight
Eversight is nonprofit organization with a mission to restore sight and prevent blindness through the healing power of donation, transplantation and research. The Eversight network is responsible for recovering, evaluating and providing human eye tissue for transplantation; supporting research into the causes and cures of blinding eye conditions; promoting donation awareness through public and professional education; and providing humanitarian aid to people around the world in need of corneal transplantation. Operating in Connecticut, Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio and South Korea, Eversight works in collaboration with surgeons, researchers, academic medical centers and eye banks across the United States and abroad. For more information, visit eversightvision.org. Eversight is a 2023 Top Workplace nationally and earned three Top Workplaces National Culture Excellence awards for Employee Appreciation, Employee Well-Being and Woman-Led. Visit eversightvision.org/careers if you’re interested in changing lives as part of the award-winning Eversight team.