Scientific AI & Data Lead

Biology, translated
into better decisions.

I bring experimental biology, machine learning, and scientific automation together to advance oligonucleotide drug discovery.

Deepakshi Kasat
Scientist. Builder. AI Champion at GSK.
3,000+

Scientists represented as AI Champion at GSK

1M+

Data points across screening campaigns

25+

Screening campaigns supported

60%

Reduction in analysis processing time

What I Do

Where science meets computation.

  1. 01

    Understand biology

    Assay design & experimental context

  2. 02

    Structure the data

    Reproducible pipelines & quality control

  3. 03

    Model & automate

    Predictive safety & scientific workflows

  4. 04

    Enable decisions

    AI strategy & scientist enablement

Featured Work

Four domains. One scientific perspective.

Journey

From wet lab to machine learning to leadership.

  1. 2016–2020

    Biotechnology

    TSEC, Mumbai

    B.E. · Ranked 2nd in department

  2. 2020–2021

    Scientific publishing

    Cactus / Editage

    Journal Submission Specialist

  3. 2021–2023

    Bioengineering

    UC San Diego

    M.S. · Gilead medical writing internship, 2022

  4. 2023–2024

    RNA therapeutics

    Creyon Bio

    Researcher · Safety screening & analysis

  5. 2024–present

    Scientific AI

    Elsie / GSK

    Senior Researcher & AI Champion

  6. 2026

    Business & leadership

    The Leadership Edge

    Business Certification

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Publications & Writing

Science, in perspective.

Peer-reviewed research and commentary on AI in biology.

More publications & writing
Management and utilization of keratin waste ↗
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Testimonials

What collaborators notice.

1 / 6

Deepakshi was a pleasure to work with. She works independently and can search the literature, design experiments, and follow protocols. She has the potential to become an outstanding scientist.

Dr. Jack Bui, Director, UC San Diego

Despite initially having no prior experience in these specific assays, Deepakshi quickly acquired the necessary skills to conduct experiments independently. Her efforts were instrumental in developing automation scripts that streamlined our data analysis pipeline.

Rafael Renteria, Principal Neuroscientist, Creyon Bio

After being given a question regarding assay optimization, she independently conceptualized, planned, executed, analyzed, and interpreted experiments. The experiments she planned were robust and well controlled.

Tim Nicholson-Shaw, Sr. Scientist and RNA Biologist

Deepakshi is diligent, creative and an excellent communicator. She learned Python skills to analyze experimental data and is passionate as a scientist.

Swagatam Mukhopadhyay, Chief Scientific Officer, Creyon Bio

She is an excellent communicator with great attention to detail. Her leadership skills and can-do attitude make her a valuable addition to any team.

Chinmayi Kashyap, UC San Diego collaborator

Deepakshi channelized her passion, leadership qualities, and management skills toward building a strong scientific community of biotechnology enthusiasts.

Nikhil Patil, Scientist and BioTalk Magazine advisor

Beyond the Lab

Community, curiosity, and continuous learning.

Give back

Make room for the next generation.

Mentoring in MedTech and supporting education through Young Women in Bio, Teach for India, and community organizations.

More community work

Lafayette Elementary · Akanksha Foundation · Punarvas Foundation · Sampoorna Shiksha · Hema Foundation

Stay curious

Move. Explore. Create.

Yoga & PilatesHiking & climbingScuba & travelBharatanatyamRacquet sportsSkiing

Contact

Let’s move the science forward.

Selected projects

Predictive science

ASO toxicity prediction: multi-endpoint safety modeling

Building predictive models for ASO and siRNA safety endpoints -- TLR8, complement activation, GPVI, AGO2 binding, and RNA accessibility. The TLR8 model enabled in silico discovery of novel sequences in a portfolio project with clinical prospects.

Oligonucleotide therapeutics platform science

Independent assay development across complement activation, caspase, RNA accessibility, and free uptake. Running 25+ NGS screening campaigns, deep cell biology fluency, and novel high-throughput assay design for oligonucleotide safety and efficacy.

RNA therapeutics safety screening

Neurotoxicity and cardiotoxicity assays, imaging workflows, and Python-driven analysis automation.

Type-I IFN and tumor immune activity

Experimental design, immunology, and translational interpretation at UC San Diego.

Helix Genetic and Pathology Lab

Clinical lab exposure and genetics workflows.

Selected projects

Automation & data

Automated scientific workflows

Combining automated multi-liability hit-picking with AI agents built for bench scientists. From days of manual data processing to minutes of automated execution, with Claude-powered tools for standardization and optimization across workflows.

Lab automation: Tecan, Hamilton, Integra

Hands-on liquid handling across Tecan Fluent, Hamilton STAR, and Integra platforms. Tecan FluentControl Intermediate and Advanced certified. Translating manual assays into scalable automated workflows.

Experimental design with AI

Using AI as a structured scientific thinking partner for experiment planning and data interpretation.

Selected projects

AI strategy & education

AI Champion at GSK: enterprise AI adoption for 3,000+ scientists

Appointed AI Champion at GSK, driving responsible AI adoption, building AI agents for bench scientists, and leading an AI Task Force that surfaces, packages, and scales AI use cases across a 3,000+ person R&D organization.

Bench to Bytes: AI/ML for molecular biology scientists

A 12-week self-directed curriculum translating machine learning into language bench scientists already understand.

Biotech Lab: CRISPR-Cas9

Making experimental biotechnology understandable and teachable.

Selected projects

Communication & leadership

The BioTalk Magazine

Science storytelling, editorial leadership, and community-building at scale.

Clinical study reports and regulatory clarity

Clinical documentation and science communication for high-stakes regulated contexts.

Co-chair, Breakfast with Industry

Connecting students with biotechnology and engineering industry leaders.

Chair, Bio-Entrepreneurship Competition

Building platforms for biotechnology ideas, teams, and execution.

Journal submission and editorial work

1000+ manuscripts prepared across biology and life sciences.