Sanjay Basu

Sanjay Basu is a seasoned molecular biologist currently serving as the Molecular Biology Group Lead and Team Lead at Oxitec since August 2021. Prior to this role, Sanjay was a Senior Postdoctoral Researcher at The Pirbright Institute from March 2015 to August 2021, contributing to various internationally funded projects and fostering collaborative teams. Previous experience includes postdoctoral research at Virginia Tech from April 2009 to March 2015, focusing on CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing technologies in Aedes aegypti, and earlier roles as a Research Technician at the University of Manchester and a Liquid Analyst at McBrides Ltd. Sanjay holds a PhD in Molecular Entomology from Keele University, an MSc in Vector Biology and Molecular Parasitology from The University of Manchester, and a BSc in Zoology with Marine Zoology from Bangor University.