Nikita Chawla

Nikita Chawla is a Research Associate II at Sonata Therapeutics, specializing in Mammalian Cell Development since February 2022, after progressing from Research Associate I in the same department. Previous experience includes working as an Undergraduate Researcher at the University at Buffalo, where techniques such as microtomy and Immunohistochemistry were employed to investigate sex differences in rats, along with utilizing ImageJ for data analysis. Nikita also served as a Research Assistant, focusing on axon degeneration mechanisms and their external correlates. A co-op as a MSAT Cell Culture Process Support Intern at Bayer involved analyzing Technical Regulatory Documents and developing standard operating procedures. Earlier roles included managing a team as a Student Manager at UB Campus Dining & Shops and conducting COVID-19 literature reviews for the University of Michigan. Nikita holds a Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology from the University at Buffalo and a High School Diploma in Science from Delhi Public School, India.