Luipa Khandker, PhD

Luipa Khandker, PhD has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and research institutions. Luipa is currently employed as a Senior Scientist at Palatin Technologies since September 2021. Prior to this, they worked as a Process Development Scientist at Thermo Fisher Scientific from November 2020 to September 2021.

Dr. Khandker's academic career includes research at Rutgers University, where they obtained their PhD. As a PhD researcher from August 2014 to October 2020, they focused on defining oligodendrocyte populations using single-cell transcriptomics, animal models, and molecular biology. Their research also included studying oligodendrocyte differentiation, developmental myelination, and myelin maintenance. Additionally, they optimized the isolation, expansion, and differentiation of mammalian oligodendrocyte precursor cells. Luipa presented their findings at multiple international conferences and mentored junior PhD students. Dr. Khandker also managed a team of researchers and academic collaborators for their thesis project.

Prior to their PhD, Dr. Khandker served as a Masters Student at Rutgers University from September 2013 to May 2014. Luipa also gained industry experience as a Scientist (R&D) at Celgene Cellular Therapeutics, Inc. from March 2011 to August 2013. Before that, they worked as a Research Scientist at PTC Therapeutics from an unspecified period in 2007 to 2010. Luipa started their research career as a Research Associate at ImClone Systems from an unspecified period in 2005 to 2007. Their earliest research position was as a Research Technician at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center from July 2002 to October 2005.

Overall, Luipa Khandker, PhD has a strong background in scientific research, particularly in the fields of neuroscience, molecular biology, and cell biology. Luipa has excelled in both academic and industry roles, demonstrating their expertise in experimental design, data analysis, and team management.

Luipa Khandker, PhD, completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Rutgers University between 1998 and 2001. Subsequently, they pursued their higher education at Rutgers University from 2014 to 2020, earning a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Neuroscience.