Dr. Samagya Banskota

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Banskota is an Assistant Professor at Boston University in the College of Engineering, focusing on Biomedical Engineering. His research revolves around developing precision genome editing technologies aimed at addressing genetic diseases through safe and effective delivery methods. His lab specializes in synthetic biology, protein engineering, and drug delivery systems. They employ a cross-disciplinary approach to solve the challenges associated with delivering therapeutics. Banskota's goal is to create tools that can manipulate macromolecular transport and understand the barriers to effective delivery. The lab aims to investigate genomic 'dark matter,' specifically transposable elements, which make up half of the human genome and play critical roles in diseases. Dr. Banskota has received several prestigious grants for his research work and has been recognized with multiple awards throughout his academic career, including speaker awards and fellowships from Duke University. His research contributions significantly aim to enhance therapeutic strategies using precision genomic medicine, making genome editors safe, accessible, and affordable.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2021-01-01 — Present

Boston University, College of Engineering • Boston, MA

Teaching and conducting research in the field of Biomedical Engineering, focusing on genome editing technologies.

Awards

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35 Innovators Under 35

2022-01-01
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Speaker Award

2019-01-01
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BME Graduate Student Travel Award

2018-01-01
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Pratt/Gardner Fellowship

2015-01-01

Requirements for Boston University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Personal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • LSAT or GRE scores
  • Transcripts through LSAC
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