Sandhya Bista

Sandhya Bista is a Scientist 1 at Amgen and Horizon as of October and June 2023, respectively. Bista's background includes a Graduate Research Assistant position at the University of Maryland from August 2017 to May 2023, focusing on molecular biology, microbiology, and biochemistry, with extensive experience in DNA and RNA manipulation, protein purification, and vaccine development. Prior roles include Veterinary Doctor/Research Scientist at the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, where training and teaching livestock-related disciplines were primary responsibilities, and Associate Research Scientist at the National Animal Research Institute in Nepal, conducting research on HPAI and gastrointestinal helminth parasites. Bista holds a PhD in Comparative Biomedical Sciences from the University of Maryland.