Ankita Mitra
Ph.D
Associate Research Scientist
OHSU - Knight Cancer Institute
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PhD-trained immunologist with expertise in T cell biology, immune-oncology, and cell–based assay development to support translational and discovery-stage research. Experienced working at the academia–industry interface, supporting cell therapy–enabling platform evaluation, antibody-based therapeutics, and reverse translational studies with industry partners to inform biomarker discovery and mechanistic understanding.
Brings strong technical expertise in multicolor and spectral flow cytometry, cytokine profiling, transcriptomic analysis, and functional characterization of immune cells, with a collaborative, adaptable approach to learning and contributing in cross-functional research environments.
Actively exploring scientist- and science-adjacent opportunities across discovery, analytical sciences, and process- or quality-aligned roles.
Brings strong technical expertise in multicolor and spectral flow cytometry, cytokine profiling, transcriptomic analysis, and functional characterization of immune cells, with a collaborative, adaptable approach to learning and contributing in cross-functional research environments.
Actively exploring scientist- and science-adjacent opportunities across discovery, analytical sciences, and process- or quality-aligned roles.
Organization
OHSU - Knight Cancer Institute
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Education:
University of Calcutta, Kolkata, India 2011
Bachelors
University of Calcutta, Kolkata, India 2013
Masters
University of Massachusetts Amherst 2020
PhD
Volunteer Work:
Volunteered at Oregon Bioscience Association Annual Conference (2025)
Pronouns
she/her
OHSU - Knight Cancer Institute