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Janaiah Kota

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Executive Director, Molecular Therapeutics at Ultragenyx
📍 United States

Janaiah Kota is the Executive Director of Molecular Therapeutics at Ultragenyx, specializing in AAV gene therapy and RNAi therapeutics. Educated at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute, he has built a career developing novel therapies for diseases, holding multiple patents and leading research programs at institutions like Indiana University School of Medicine. Colleagues describe him as a dedicated and expert researcher.

Fueled by a childhood passion for biology, Janaiah aims to apply his knowledge to improve human lives. This mission stems from his upbringing as the son of uneducated parents in rural India, driving him to bring commercially viable and safe treatments to patients as efficiently as possible.

He holds patents for innovative treatments for both pancreatic cancer and hepatic neoplasia.

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Experience
10 Years
Current Role
Executive Director, Molecular Therapeutics
Job Level
Senior
Location
United States
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Gene Therapy
His entire career is focused on AAV gene therapy and RNAi therapeutics to treat diseases, with numerous publications and patents in the field.
Translational Research
He explicitly states his goal is to bring products with commercial value to the market quickly and safely to generate revenue and provide patient treatments.
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Career

Work history

8-2022
Executive Director, Molecular Therapeutics
Ultragenyx
12-2017 - 11-2019
Associate Director | Vector Production and Testing Services | Gene Therapy
Indiana University School of Medicine
8-2012 - 6-2022
Independent Investigator | Mentor | Associate Director
Indiana University School of Medicine
2011 - 2012
Research Scientist | Team Leader | Strategic Planner
Nationwide Children's Hospital, Center for Gene Therapy
2006 - 2011
Postdoctoral Fellow | Researcher | Gene Therapy Scientist
Nationwide Children's Hospital, Center for Gene Therapy
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Education
2006 - 2011
Postdoctoral Fellow
Nationwide Children's Hospital
2000 - 2005
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Indian Agricultural Research Institute
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