Sanket Desai

Sanket Desai is a computational biologist working in cancer research, focused on developing novel data analytics solutions and translating them into potential clinical applications. He holds a PhD in Life Sciences from the Tata Memorial Centre – Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer (ACTREC), with a specialization in cancer genomics. He has prior industry experience as a clinical research data analyst, where he developed algorithms for molecular biology data analysis. His postdoctoral research focuses on cancer risk prediction by integrating genomic data with AI-based methods.

At GIST, he serves as a coordinator for Denmark, building and fostering networks across diverse STEM disciplines