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Anisha Pahuja

Barcelona

Summary

PhD researcher focused on stem cell biology and organoid engineering, with emphasis on human pluripotent stem cell-derived organoid models, organoid-on-chip microfluidics, and bioengineering in translational/regenerative medicine. Technical strengths in imaging, microfabrication, and cell differentiation. Skilled in collaborative scientific projects and versed in intellectual property and commercialization concepts relevant to biotech innovation. Published co-author for review articles in organoid bioengineering.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

PhD Researcher – Pluripotency for Organ Regeneration

Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC), University of Barcelona
10.2022 - Current
  • Designing kidney organoid-on-chip systems using hPSC-derived kidney organoids with microfluidic integration.
  • Working toward establishing kidney–neural assembloid models to enhance physiological complexity.
  • Optimized differentiation, immunostaining, and high-resolution imaging for kidney and retinal organoids.
  • Published first-author Engineering physiological environments to advance kidney organoid models from human pluripotent stem cells review article.

Research Intern – Stem Cell & Brain Research Institute

INSERM
08.2021 - 11.2021
  • Investigated alternative pluripotency states via endogenous retroviral elements in mouse/rabbit models.
  • Applied molecular biology & reprogramming methods for developmental biology research.

Research Internships

IISER Mohali, IISER Pune, JNCASR Fellowship
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • Studies on retina regeneration in zebrafish, developmental biology in Drosophila, mitochondrial dynamics.
  • Awarded JNCASR Summer Research Fellowship for research excellence.

Education

PhD - Bioengineering

University of Barcelona & IBEC
09.2025

BS–MS Dual Degree - Biology

IISER Mohali
01.2022

Skills

  • Organoid systems & tissue engineering (kidney, retina, brain); integrating organoid-on-chip; active work toward kidney–neural assembloids
  • Cell/molecular biology: hPSC culture, differentiation, immunostaining, gene expression assays
  • Bioengineering & microfluidic device fabrication: microfabrication, cleanroom work, microfluidic integration, biomaterials
  • Imaging & analysis: confocal microscopy, image quantification
  • Collaborative Research — experience in cross-disciplinary projects bridging biology and engineering
  • IP & commercialization fundamentals; ability to bridge science and innovation strategy

Certification

  • Create – Protect – Innovate: Bringing Ideas to Market (Entry Level, MIPEF Part I) — European Patent Academy/EPO
  • Computer Optimized Microscopy Workshop — CCiTUB, University of Barcelona

Publications

Pahuja A., Goux Corredera I., Moya-Rull D., Garreta E., Montserrat N. Engineering physiological environments to advance kidney organoid models from human pluripotent stem cells. Curr Opin Cell Biol. 2024;86:102306.

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Intermediate (B1)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

PhD Researcher – Pluripotency for Organ Regeneration

Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC), University of Barcelona
10.2022 - Current

Research Intern – Stem Cell & Brain Research Institute

INSERM
08.2021 - 11.2021

Research Internships

IISER Mohali, IISER Pune, JNCASR Fellowship
01.2018 - 01.2021

BS–MS Dual Degree - Biology

IISER Mohali

PhD - Bioengineering

University of Barcelona & IBEC
Anisha Pahuja