Dr. Akshay Datey

About

I like building things, sometimes it’s a liver support device, sometimes it’s a wildly unstable LEGO tower with my toddler. For me, science works the same way- understand the parts, make it work, and keep refining.

With 7+ years across biology, clinical research, and early-stage development, I work at the intersection of biomarker science, translational models, and patient-driven innovation. My focus has been on liver and metabolic diseases, combining hands-on work with ELISA-based plasma biomarkers and preclinical validation to support clinical decision-making.

I have designed and led biomarker studies targeting fibrosis, inflammation, calcification, and circulating DAMPs, using R and Excel for correlation analysis and patient stratification. My experience spans team leadership, CRO collaboration, and regulatory documentation across GCP, ICH, FDA/IND, and CDSCO frameworks.

I thrive in cross-disciplinary environments where curiosity and precision translate into impact. Whether it is troubleshooting an assay, aligning diverse stakeholders, or turning data into insight, I enjoy working on problems that matter.

Now based in Denmark, I am eager to join an R&D team focused on translational science, clinical development, or solving complex challenges in human health and disease.

Outside of work, I enjoy building DIY furniture and answering science questions from my toddler (who asks better follow-ups than most reviewers do) :)

Employment

• Ykrita Life Sciences Pvt Ltd Group Leader Scientist
  2020 - 2025
• Machstar Group Research Scientist
  2019 - 2020
• Indian Institute of Science Senior Research Associate
  2018 - 2019
• Indian Institute of Science Research Associate
  2017 - 2018

Education

• Hislop College MSc
  2010 - 2012
• Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University BSc
  2007 - 2010
• Indian Institute of Science Ph.D.

Projects & Funding

Projects & funding information is unavailable.

Publications (25)

• SAMPLE -- Stratospheric Altitude Microbiology Probe for Life Existence -- A Method of Collection of Stratospheric Samples Using Balloon-Borne Payload System
  Arxiv 2025
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• Insights into the protective mechanisms of N-acetyl cysteine against D-Galactosamine induced acute liver injury in rabbits
  2025 DOI: 10.1101/2025.08.24.672039
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• Biochemical characterization of lipid metabolic genes of Aurantiochytrium limacinum
  INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES 2024 DOI: 10.1016/J.IJBIOMAC.2023.129078
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• Development of Extracorporeal Bioengineered Dual Cell Liver Regeneration Device (EBDLR)
  HPB 2024 DOI: 10.1016/j.hpb.2024.07.214
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• An innate pathogen sensing strategy involving ubiquitination of bacterial surface proteins
  SCIENCE ADVANCES 2023 DOI: 10.1126/SCIADV.ADE1851
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• Salmonella Typhimurium PgtE is an essential arsenal to defend against the host resident antimicrobial peptides
  MICROBIOLOGICAL RESEARCH 2023 DOI: 10.1016/J.MICRES.2023.127351
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• Attenuation Methods for Live Vaccines
  VACCINE DELIVERY TECHNOLOGY 2021 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-0716-0795-4_17
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• Biochemical Characterization of Acyl-CoA: Lysophosphatidylcholine Acyltransferase (LPCAT) Enzyme from the Seeds of Salvia hispanica
  MOLECULAR BIOTECHNOLOGY 2021 DOI: 10.1007/S12033-021-00354-3
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• Needleless or Noninvasive Delivery Technology
  VACCINE DELIVERY TECHNOLOGY 2021 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-0716-0795-4_23
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• Novel Cell-Based Assay to Investigate Monoacylglycerol Acyltransferase 2 Inhibitory Activity Using HIEC-6 Cell Line
  ACS OMEGA 2021 DOI: 10.1021/ACSOMEGA.0C05950
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