Sanjukta Mondal

Freelance writer

Sanjukta Mondal is a freelance writer based in Bengaluru, India. Reach her at sanjuktamondal.sm@gmail.com.

Policy

BIOSECURE Act Could Signal a Seismic Shift for Biopharma in US and China

The BIOSECURE Act’s prohibition on doing business with China-based companies may have implications for biotech and biopharma markets on both sides of the Pacific.

July 31, 2024

8 min read

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Can AI Help Biopharma Companies Go Green?

The insights AI affords can potentially boost sustainability, but it’s unclear whether these gains outweigh the technology’s environmental cost.

May 20, 2024

6 min read

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Career Advice

Academia vs. Industry: Differences in Workplace Culture

Academic and industry jobs are distinguished by their approaches to collaboration and exploratory research, among other factors.

February 5, 2024

5 min read

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Career Advice

How to Prepare for a Job Interview

Preparation is key to ensuring one stands out in an increasingly competitive job market. We asked an expert for tips.

December 13, 2023

3 min read

Sanjukta Mondal

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Activists Declare Victory After Pushing J&J, Danaher to Lower Price of Tuberculosis Care

Social media campaigns may have been one factor that prompted Johnson & Johnson and Danaher to make a TB treatment and a test more accessible in low- and middle-income countries.

November 7, 2023

8 min read

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Postdoc Programs at Pharmaceutical Companies: A Research Path Less Chosen

Postdoctoral programs in industry are often overlooked by PhD candidates but they provide certain benefits over academic positions, including better pay.

September 13, 2023

4 min read

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