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Sanjukta Mondal

Freelance writer

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

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Business
Lacks Family Lawsuits Seek Share of Profits Stemming from HeLa Cells
A suit against Novartis and Vitaris by Henrietta Lacks’ estate hinges on questions about the morality and legality of using the line for biopharmaceutical research.
November 5, 2024
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7 min read
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Sanjukta Mondal
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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
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8 min read
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Sanjukta Mondal
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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
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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
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5 min read
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Sanjukta Mondal
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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
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3 min read
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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
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8 min read
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Sanjukta Mondal
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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
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4 min read
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