Dr. TANIYA ADAK
Ph.D. Bioorganic chemistry, drug design, chemical syntheses, protein discovery & enzyme kinetics.
Dr. TANIYA ADAK
Ph.D. Bioorganic chemistry, drug design, chemical syntheses, protein discovery & enzyme kinetics.
About TANIYA
Who am I?
I like to create, innovate and problem-solve. Being in the field of Chemistry matches greatly with my inherent interests. While in a lab, I create molecules to have preferential interactions with biological systems.
Professionally, I'm a bio-organic chemist with over 9 years of experience in research and development. I specialize in synthetic organic chemistry, analytical and process development, protein characterization and enzymology.
A prestigious award to attend 65th Lindau Nobel Laureates meeting in 2015 opened my world to the limitless possibilities. Inspired, I earned my PhD in Chemistry from University of British Columbia, Vancouver in 2022.
For year and a half, I had been working as a Postdoctoral Scientist in lipid nanoparticle technologies field to enable gene therapy at NanoVation Therapeutics. I have expertise in synthesizing clinically approved ionizable lipids and building blocks for novel ionizable lipids in large quantities and high purity by developing efficient processes.
More recently, I have started working in the field of process development and scale up syntheses of small molecules that are modulators of dopamine receptor for another biotechnology company, Resilience Biosciences Inc. I will be involved in the preparation of sections of Investigational New Drug application to FDA. Challenges of systemic administration and delivery of the small molecule are also being addressed.
What do I love outside of work?
I enjoy green and natural spaces. I love hiking in the backcountry of British Columbia landscapes and connecting with Nature. When not outside, I enjoy creating art through painting, crafts and photography. I also volunteer in science outreach programs for people of all ages and it is a fulfilling experience.
While I innovate, I keep sustainability at the centre stage to protect the environment we live in.
Why should you read this blog?
By reading my blog, you'll gain valuable information that can help you launch your career in the biopharmaceutical sector. I will share my career path that has been and the new adventures ahead. It is a new and evolving website. Please come back for updates!
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