Understand deeply.
Research discipline, experimental thinking, and comfort with difficult biological questions.
MOLECULAR LIFE SCIENCE × WHAT COMES NEXT
I start with
the science.
Then ask what's next.
I’m Ketan — a molecular life science researcher exploring the space between biological discovery, ventures, technology translation, and the people who make things happen.
BASED IN LÜBECK, GERMANY · WORKING ACROSS DISCIPLINES
FIG. 01 THE INTERSECTION
ONE BACKGROUND · FOUR PERSPECTIVES
01 / THE LENSTHE SAME STORY, DIFFERENT STARTING POINTS
What brings you here?
Pick a perspective. The substance stays the same — the emphasis shifts to what matters most in your world.
A scientific foundation. Several ways to create impact.
The through-line is curiosity about how strong scientific ideas travel: from the bench, through validation and translation, into teams and programs that bring them closer to the world.
02 / SELECTED WORKSORTED FOR THE FULL PICTURE
Selected work.
Different settings, connected by an interest in putting ideas to work.
ORDERED BY YOUR SELECTED LENS
03 / THE THROUGH-LINEBEYOND THE JOB TITLE
Not four careers.
One way of thinking.
I’m interested in work that requires understanding the science, asking whether it matters, and helping good ideas move forward.
Translate clearly.
Connecting biological promise to feasibility, people, unmet needs, and commercial possibilities.
Make it happen.
Outreach, coordination, operational follow-through, and the practical work of supporting teams.
04 / ABOUT ME
CURRENTLY
LÜBECK, GERMANY
LÜBECK, GERMANY
Curious about the space in between.
I'm Ketan Chandra, an MSc Molecular Life Science student at the University of Lübeck. I work at the intersection of experimental research, biotech innovation, and the operational work that helps scientific teams progress.
In the laboratory, I've worked on transporter-variant and TGM2 cloning at UKSH; therapy-associated cellular senescence and RNA-seq at CRCHUM in Montréal as a MITACS Globalink intern; and DR1261 cloning and recombinant expression during my BARC thesis. Beyond the lab, I’ve scouted early-stage biotech companies with LongeVC and worked on scientific strategy and biomarker evaluation at BioSignatures Tech.
I’ve also worked with Nucleate’s global membership operations and now contribute to Nucleate Germany’s Activator. I enjoy the overlap between science, entrepreneurship and the people and systems that make both possible.
WHEN I'M NOT WORKING
Outside work, I play badminton, take long walks, and make the most of sunny days. I love meeting new people, exploring new cities and cultures, and learning random bits of information just because they’re interesting.
EDUCATION
MSc Molecular Life Science — University of Lübeck (2026–2028)
BTech Biotechnology — Kurukshetra University (2021–2025), Best Outgoing Student
05 / BEHIND THE CVPLACES, PEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES
Along the way.
Research spaces, interesting rooms, and the people who make the journey memorable.
FROM THE JOURNEY ↘
06 / LET'S CONNECTOPEN TO CONVERSATIONS ACROSS DISCIPLINES
Working on something between the lines?
Research teams, biotech companies, venture and technology-transfer groups, or people building the systems around them — I'd be interested to connect.