Anandita Pal, Ph.D.
Innovation Scientist I at Beyond Meat- Claim this Profile
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English Full professional proficiency
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Bengali Native or bilingual proficiency
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French Elementary proficiency
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Hindi Limited working proficiency
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Credentials
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ORAQ Regulatory Affairs Training Program Certificate
Duke University School of MedicineJan, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Human Subjects Protections
Collaborative Institutional Training InitiativeNov, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
GCP for Clinical Trials with Investigational Drugs, Biologics and Devices Course
Collaborative Institutional Training InitiativeOct, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Biomedical Responsible Conduct of Research
Collaborative Institutional Training InitiativeSep, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Introduction to the principles and practice of clinical research
The National Institutes of HealthMar, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Data analytics Certification in R
University of North Carolina at Chapel HillJul, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Introduction to Flow cytometry
University of North Carolina at Chapel HillDec, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Animal Handling and Techniques : Completion of IACUC certification
University of North Carolina at Chapel HillNov, 2017- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Beyond Meat
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United States
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Food and Beverage Services
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400 - 500 Employee
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Innovation Scientist I
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Jul 2021 - Present
• Evaluate the efficacy of nutritious ingredients and novel technologies in various applications while maintaining compliancy with demographic specific regulations. • Utilize technical fortitude in ingredient functionality and provide scientific interpretation of nutritional data to support new product development, labeling, packaging and marketing claims. • Provide scientific input for clinical study design, monitoring, implementation and analysis. • Collaborate… Show more • Evaluate the efficacy of nutritious ingredients and novel technologies in various applications while maintaining compliancy with demographic specific regulations. • Utilize technical fortitude in ingredient functionality and provide scientific interpretation of nutritional data to support new product development, labeling, packaging and marketing claims. • Provide scientific input for clinical study design, monitoring, implementation and analysis. • Collaborate cross-functionally and engage external partners to support ideation, conceptualization, screening, feasibility and commercialization of bench scale formulations to pilot and production plant semi-continuous & continuous processes. • Critically review and communicate scientific literature, update the internal team on clinical studies related to nutrition and attend scientific conferences. Show less • Evaluate the efficacy of nutritious ingredients and novel technologies in various applications while maintaining compliancy with demographic specific regulations. • Utilize technical fortitude in ingredient functionality and provide scientific interpretation of nutritional data to support new product development, labeling, packaging and marketing claims. • Provide scientific input for clinical study design, monitoring, implementation and analysis. • Collaborate… Show more • Evaluate the efficacy of nutritious ingredients and novel technologies in various applications while maintaining compliancy with demographic specific regulations. • Utilize technical fortitude in ingredient functionality and provide scientific interpretation of nutritional data to support new product development, labeling, packaging and marketing claims. • Provide scientific input for clinical study design, monitoring, implementation and analysis. • Collaborate cross-functionally and engage external partners to support ideation, conceptualization, screening, feasibility and commercialization of bench scale formulations to pilot and production plant semi-continuous & continuous processes. • Critically review and communicate scientific literature, update the internal team on clinical studies related to nutrition and attend scientific conferences. Show less
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UNC-CH CareerWell
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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CareerWell-PRA Health Sciences Team Intern
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Mar 2021 - Jun 2021
• Member of an interdisciplinary team internship jointly designed by the CareerWell program at UNC Chapel Hill and PRA Health Sciences. • Conducted landscape analysis of best practices for contract research organization bid proposals submitted to emerging biotechnology companies sponsoring clinical studies. • Engaged biotech companies to identify critical aspects of bid proposals • Communicated with PRA Health Sciences’ liaisons through presentations and a final bid proposal document… Show more • Member of an interdisciplinary team internship jointly designed by the CareerWell program at UNC Chapel Hill and PRA Health Sciences. • Conducted landscape analysis of best practices for contract research organization bid proposals submitted to emerging biotechnology companies sponsoring clinical studies. • Engaged biotech companies to identify critical aspects of bid proposals • Communicated with PRA Health Sciences’ liaisons through presentations and a final bid proposal document containing a summary of strategic recommendations. Show less • Member of an interdisciplinary team internship jointly designed by the CareerWell program at UNC Chapel Hill and PRA Health Sciences. • Conducted landscape analysis of best practices for contract research organization bid proposals submitted to emerging biotechnology companies sponsoring clinical studies. • Engaged biotech companies to identify critical aspects of bid proposals • Communicated with PRA Health Sciences’ liaisons through presentations and a final bid proposal document… Show more • Member of an interdisciplinary team internship jointly designed by the CareerWell program at UNC Chapel Hill and PRA Health Sciences. • Conducted landscape analysis of best practices for contract research organization bid proposals submitted to emerging biotechnology companies sponsoring clinical studies. • Engaged biotech companies to identify critical aspects of bid proposals • Communicated with PRA Health Sciences’ liaisons through presentations and a final bid proposal document containing a summary of strategic recommendations. Show less
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Training Initiatives in Biomedical & Biological Sciences (TIBBS) Leadership Program Board Member
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Sep 2020 - Jun 2021
As a member of the TIBBS Leadership, Communication, and Equity Fellows Program, I am involved in developing program content and leading various activities. As a member of the TIBBS Leadership, Communication, and Equity Fellows Program, I am involved in developing program content and leading various activities.
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North Carolina DNA Day Ambassador
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Apr 2019 - Jun 2021
As a part of DNA day’s mission to spread awareness and bridge the gap between North Carolina's leading research institutions & high school science classrooms, I served as a DNA day ambassador to enhance science education. This initiative matches an NC researcher with an NC high school science teacher and gave me the opportunity to share my research experiences with high school students. As a part of DNA day’s mission to spread awareness and bridge the gap between North Carolina's leading research institutions & high school science classrooms, I served as a DNA day ambassador to enhance science education. This initiative matches an NC researcher with an NC high school science teacher and gave me the opportunity to share my research experiences with high school students.
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NutriBites
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Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
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Content Writer, Editor and Collaborations chair
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Mar 2017 - Jun 2021
This role enables me to engage in scientific communication and outreach by spearheading articles on the latest updates across science and technology in biomedical sciences and the healthcare industry. As a collaborations chair, I help disseminate evidence-based science articles among scientist and non-scientist communities. I am responsible for creating connections with other science blogs and groups to facilitate collaborations across blogs to increase connections and grow networks. This role enables me to engage in scientific communication and outreach by spearheading articles on the latest updates across science and technology in biomedical sciences and the healthcare industry. As a collaborations chair, I help disseminate evidence-based science articles among scientist and non-scientist communities. I am responsible for creating connections with other science blogs and groups to facilitate collaborations across blogs to increase connections and grow networks.
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Allucent
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United States
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Fellows program Intern
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Apr 2021 - May 2021
• Evaluate existing study designs and propose alternative strategies to meet client requirements abiding with regulatory guidelines. • Prepare clinical study reports as a medical writer and communicate with Cato-SMS team members and clients through sponsor meetings. • Evaluate existing study designs and propose alternative strategies to meet client requirements abiding with regulatory guidelines. • Prepare clinical study reports as a medical writer and communicate with Cato-SMS team members and clients through sponsor meetings.
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The Good Food Institute
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United States
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Food and Beverage Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Co-Director of Technology at the Chapel Hill Alt. Protein Project
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Sep 2020 - May 2021
As a Co-Director of Technology, I engaged with the entrepreneurial community at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Research Triangle Park for event collaboration and outreach. I was part of a team that led the process of developing a plant-based food business plan and innovation pitch challenge. Additionally, I was actively involved in developing an alternative protein course with UNC professors. I also initiated research in the alt protein space and starting an 'Alt Meat Lab', a… Show more As a Co-Director of Technology, I engaged with the entrepreneurial community at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Research Triangle Park for event collaboration and outreach. I was part of a team that led the process of developing a plant-based food business plan and innovation pitch challenge. Additionally, I was actively involved in developing an alternative protein course with UNC professors. I also initiated research in the alt protein space and starting an 'Alt Meat Lab', a hub connecting students, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and industry leaders interested in creating the future of food. Show less As a Co-Director of Technology, I engaged with the entrepreneurial community at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Research Triangle Park for event collaboration and outreach. I was part of a team that led the process of developing a plant-based food business plan and innovation pitch challenge. Additionally, I was actively involved in developing an alternative protein course with UNC professors. I also initiated research in the alt protein space and starting an 'Alt Meat Lab', a… Show more As a Co-Director of Technology, I engaged with the entrepreneurial community at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Research Triangle Park for event collaboration and outreach. I was part of a team that led the process of developing a plant-based food business plan and innovation pitch challenge. Additionally, I was actively involved in developing an alternative protein course with UNC professors. I also initiated research in the alt protein space and starting an 'Alt Meat Lab', a hub connecting students, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and industry leaders interested in creating the future of food. Show less
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Minority Health Conference Planning Committee Coordinator
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Oct 2020 - Mar 2021
The Minority Health conference raises awareness around health disparities and mobilizes individuals and the community to take action for change.
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Graduate Research Assistant
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Aug 2015 - Mar 2021
•Planned, executed, analyzed and interpreted six studies investigating metabolic and epigenetic outcomes as a member of a fast-paced multifunctional team across institutions leading to publications and grant awards. •Lead author on a study that identified the RvE1/ChemR23 axis as a novel target by which omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (ω-3 PUFA) eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) improves metabolic outcomes using a transgenic mouse model •Co-leader of a 10 member team which assessed the… Show more •Planned, executed, analyzed and interpreted six studies investigating metabolic and epigenetic outcomes as a member of a fast-paced multifunctional team across institutions leading to publications and grant awards. •Lead author on a study that identified the RvE1/ChemR23 axis as a novel target by which omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (ω-3 PUFA) eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) improves metabolic outcomes using a transgenic mouse model •Co-leader of a 10 member team which assessed the role of genetic variation on metabolic outcomes in response to resolvin E1 using 300 diversity outbred mice modeling human genetic variation in the small molecule receptor •Lead author of a study that assessed changes in the DNA methylation profile of offspring upon methyl donor deficiency and antibiotic treatment in pregnant mice using pyrosequencing •Developed a lipid mediator analysis pipeline using R programming •Characterized the microbiome profile of mice consuming a high fat diet supplemented with eicosapentaenoic acid for 13 weeks using QIIME2, a next generation bioinformatics platform •Measured energy expenditure of mice using calorimetry •Managed animal husbandry for breeding and the maintenance of more than 100 mice •Mentored, trained and supervised 4 undergraduate and 2 masters students •Communicated to a diverse audience at 5 national and 9 international conferences •Proficient in GLP and project management gained by writing and reviewing safety protocols, standard operating procedures, internal and external reports, research grants, project proposals, manuscripts, and regulatory documents following institutional guidelines. •Successfully applied for and received 2 fellowships of $15,000 and $18000 in support for research and selected for a university wide award of $3000.
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Graduate Teaching Assistant
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Jan 2017 - Dec 2019
•Designed, taught lectures and held discussions in micronutrient metabolism course NUTR 620 •Supervised and graded assignments and exams •Lead discussion class NUTR 175
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Judge
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Mar 2020 - Mar 2020
Judged student presentations and determined which students will be awarded at the North Carolina Student Academy of Science State Competition Judged student presentations and determined which students will be awarded at the North Carolina Student Academy of Science State Competition
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Education
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2015 - 2021
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Nutritional Biochemistry -
2010 - 2015
St. Xavier's College, Kolkata
Integrated Masters of Science, Biotechnology
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