Assistant Director
Emery Pharma
Dr. Prajita Pandey is an experienced analytical chemist with extensive expertise in developing advanced methodologies for molecular characterization, particularly in the realms of proteomics and metabolomics. Currently, she serves as the Assistant Director of the Chemistry Department at Emery Pharma, a leading contract research organization (CRO) in bioanalytical and analytical services. In this role, Dr. Pandey oversees projects dedicated to the development and refinement of advanced analytical methods, utilizing techniques such as chromatography and mass spectrometry to characterize both large and small molecules across various stages of pharmaceutical development.
Dr. Pandey earned her Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of North Texas, where she specialized in pioneering mass spectrometry-based techniques for biomolecule analysis under the mentorship of Dr. Vladimir Shulaev. Her doctoral research leveraged multiomics approaches, particularly to elucidate mechanisms that protect against diverse reactive oxygen species.