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Ankita Mitra

Ph.D

Associate Research Scientist

OHSU - Knight Cancer Institute

Professional Bio

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.

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