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Navneet Matharu

Assistant Professor

Navneet Matharu, PhD, is an accomplished academic and researcher currently serving as an Assistant Professor and Associate Researcher at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), specifically within the School of Pharmacy. Her research primarily focuses on regulating gene expression to address genetic disorders with significant unmet medical needs. She has a particular interest in developing non-editing forms of CRISPR-based therapeutics.12

Educational Background and Career

Matharu earned her PhD from the Center for Cellular and Molecular Biology at Jawaharlal Nehru University in India. Following her doctoral studies, she completed a postdoctoral fellowship at UCSF under the mentorship of Nadav Ahituv, where she further honed her expertise in gene regulation and therapeutic development.13

Contributions and Achievements

In addition to her academic role, Matharu is a co-founder and the Chief Scientific Officer of Regel Therapeutics, a company focused on gene therapy, which she co-founded in 2021. Under her leadership, Regel Therapeutics has received significant funding to advance its research and development efforts.23 Matharu was also recognized as the People's Choice Award winner at the inaugural UCSF Postdoc Slam in 2016, highlighting her ability to communicate complex scientific ideas effectively.1

Advocacy and Impact

Matharu is an advocate for gender equity in science and entrepreneurship. She emphasizes the importance of promoting women in leadership roles within scientific organizations and actively participates in initiatives that support female scientists.2 Her work not only contributes to advancements in genetic therapies but also aims to foster a more inclusive environment within the scientific community.

For more detailed information about her work and contributions, you can find her profile on UCSF's official website or LinkedIn.

Highlights

Jul 10 · pharmacy.ucsf.edu
Postdocs, specialists, and researchers celebrated in symposium
Jun 23 · profiles.ucsf.edu
Navneet Kaur Matharu | UCSF Profiles
Navneet Kaur Matharu | UCSF Profiles

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Location

San Francisco, California