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Leela Thakur

With a master’s degree in the life sciences, Leela Thakur works as a research associate in a university cell culture core facility. She maintains dozens of cell lines for academic laboratories, handling imaging and troubleshooting contamination issues. Thakur also managed repository inventory and tissue culture supplies for research teams studying cellular growth.

MCF-7 Cell Line: A Profile in Breast Cancer Research
What Is a Cell Line Derived Xenograft?
What Is the OE33 Cell Line in Cancer Research?
How Are Oncolytic Viruses Made?
What Are H1299 Cells and Their Role in Cancer Research?
A549 Media: What It Is and Why It Matters for Science
What Are H460 Cells and Why Are They Important?
The U266 Cell Line: Its Origin and Research Applications
What Is the PC3 Cell Line and Why Is It Important?
HCT 116 Cells: A Key Tool in Cancer Research
What Are Colorectal Cancer Cell Lines?
MCF-7 Breast Cancer Cells: What Are They & Why Are They Used?
The T47D Cell Line: Features and Uses in Cancer Research
What Are H4 Cells and Why Are They Used in Research?
What Are DU145 Cells and Why Are They Important in Research?
What Are B16F10 Cells and What Are They Used For?
What Is the 786-O Cell Line and Why Is It Important?
U251 Cells: Origin, Characteristics, and Cancer Research
Are HEK293 Cells Cancer? The Scientific Connection
What Are A431 Cells? Origin and Use in Cancer Research
The AGS Cell Line: Origin, Characteristics, and Uses
What Is the HT1080 Cell Line and Its Role in Research?
The Role of CaSki Cells in HPV and Cancer Research
HCT116 Cell Line: A Key Model for Cancer Research
HT-29 Cells: What They Are and How They Are Used
What Are LCL Cell Lines and Why Are They Important?
MDCK Cell Line in Vaccine Production: Characteristics & Processes
K562 Cells: Characteristics, Growth, and Cancer Relevance