Jacob Vinayvikas Konakondla

Jacob VinayVikas Konakondla is an accomplished scientist with extensive experience in molecular biology and project management. Currently serving as an Associate Scientist at Visterra Inc., Jacob specializes in single-cell RNA sequencing technology. Prior roles include Senior Associate Scientist at Repertoire Immune Medicines, focusing on developing adoptive cell therapies for cancer, and Graduate Research Student at Brandeis University, where Jacob conducted research on circular RNAs in Drosophila. Jacob has also held significant management positions, such as Fly Facility Manager at the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms and Drosophila Facility Incharge at the National Center for Biological Sciences, where responsibilities included strategic planning, operations management, and training research teams. Jacob's educational background encompasses a Master's degree in Cellular and Molecular Biology from Brandeis University, a Master's in Biotechnology from Bangalore University, and an MBA in Finance.