Amit Thorat

Amit Thorat currently serves as a Translational Sciences Co-op at Tessera Therapeutics, focusing on optimizing primary T cell culture conditions and supporting CAR-T cell functional studies. Concurrently, Amit is pursuing a Master's degree in Biotechnology at Northeastern University while holding the position of Lead Facility Assistant at the university's MARINO Recreation Center. Previous experience includes working as an R&D Officer at Serum Institute of India Pvt. Ltd., where Amit contributed to the development of the COVISHIELD™ vaccine and conducted extensive RT-PCR assays. Earlier roles involved internships that enhanced skills in biofertilizer production and laboratory techniques, with a solid educational foundation in Biotechnology from both Northeastern University and Sinhgad College of Engineering.