Mukta Wagh

Associate Research Scientist at Galvanize Therapeutics, Inc.

Mukta Wagh has a diverse work experience spanning multiple positions and organizations. Their most recent role is as an Associate Research Scientist at Galvanize Therapeutics, Inc., which they started in April 2022. Prior to this, they worked as an Editor in Life Sciences at Cactus Communications from May 2020 to April 2022.

In 2018, Mukta was a Research Trainee at Brigham and Women's Hospital, where they were involved in two projects related to tissue protection and inflammation. Their responsibilities included conducting biochemical assays, multicolor flow cytometry, and designing various in vivo and cell-based assays.

Before joining Brigham and Women's Hospital, Mukta was a Graduate Student Researcher at the University at Buffalo (UB) from September 2015 to February 2017. Their research projects focused on studying the effects of certain non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs on beating rhythm in cardiomyocytes and exploring genetic suppression of neurodegenerative phenotypes in Drosophila melanogaster.

Additionally, Mukta has gained research experience through their role as a Graduate Summer Research Intern at the University of Cambridge in 2016. Mukta worked on studying hereditary spastic paraplegia (HSP) proteins and utilized techniques such as genetic crosses to identify potential markers.

During their undergraduate years, Mukta worked as an Undergraduate Student Researcher at the University of Pune, where they studied the anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects of Eggshell powder on laboratory rats. Mukta also interned at GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Limited, India, and Serum Institute of India Limited as an Undergraduate Intern.

Overall, Mukta Wagh has a strong background in research, with experience in various fields including life sciences, tissue protection, inflammation, and genetic studies.

Mukta Wagh completed a Master's Degree in Pharmacology and Toxicology at the University at Buffalo from 2015 to 2017. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy from Savitribai Phule Pune University from 2011 to 2015. In addition, Mukta has obtained an Advanced Certificate in Scientific Writing and Creation of Essential Documents from Catalyst Clinical Services Pvt. Ltd. However, the specific month and year of obtaining this certification are not provided.

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  • Associate Research Scientist

    April, 2022 - present