Shruti Arya, PhD
Senior Scientist I
Shruti Arya, PhD, joined Acelot in 2023 as a Senior Scientist. Dr. Arya brings extensive experience to the development of diverse therapies for neurodegenerative diseases. With a background in chemistry and advanced training in biophysics, she offers a unique, multidisciplinary approach to drug discovery at Acelot. Dr. Arya’s expertise spans protein biophysics, biochemistry, and molecular/cellular biology, complemented by hands-on experience in development of robust disease-relevant cell-free and cell based assays to enhance mechanistic understanding as well as brain tissue studies for biomarker development. Driven by a passion for scientific innovation, she is committed to contributing to the development of novel treatments for complex neurological conditions.
Prior to her role at Acelot, Dr. Arya served as a Senior Scientist at New Equilibrium Biosciences, specializing in biophysical assay development and cross-functional coordination in research and development. In addition to her experience in the lab, she also contributes to the scientific community as a review editor at Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences.
Dr. Arya did her postdoctoral training at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and the University of California, San Francisco. She has a PhD degree in Biophysical Chemistry from the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Mohali, and an MSc in Organic Chemistry from Delhi University.