Kavita Subramaniam

I joined the Translational Research Office (TRO) as a Translational Research Manager in January 2023.

As a Translational Research Manager, I leverage my PhD and my decade of postdoctoral experience in translational research to advance the impact of innovative projects. In my current role, I oversee a multifaceted spectrum of responsibilities aimed at advancing translational research initiatives and maximizing their impact with a specialisation in AI in Digital Health and Tropical & Infectious Diseases portfolios within the University. I support principal investigators to translate and de-risk their work across the translational pathway from bench to bedside, by developing a roadmap to implementation and engaging key stakeholders.

This can include strategic project management, resource allocation, and stakeholder engagement. I provide long-term management for a diverse portfolio of translational research projects, ensuring they meet key milestones and anticipate future funding opportunities, fostering sustainability and growth. I also support the strategic allocation of internal funding streams for translational research, optimizing resource distribution to maximize project potential. Additionally, I line manage Translational Coordinators and collaborate with internal and external partners, such as industry, biotech, and clinical teams, to facilitate knowledge exchange and innovation.

My postdoctoral research backgrounds includes experience in 1) gene therapy & gene editing in rare genodermatoses (King's College London, 2019-2022) and 2) tumour microenvironment and angiogenesis in heavy menstrual bleeding related uterine fibroids (2017-2019). I hold a PhD from the University of Malaya, Malaysia where my research was on the role of tumour microenvironment in endometrial cancer.