Dr. Namita Gandhi, PhD
Immunologist ∙ Biotech Strategist ∙ Children’s Book Author ∙ Global STEM Advocate
20+ years in biotech — Advancing multiple therapeutic programs, including key work on the blockbuster therapy Dupixent®
Highly cited, high-impact review — Her landmark review on Type 2 inflammation is a go-to resource for researchers and clinicians.
Expert on 100+ disease mechanisms — Deep insights into how white blood cells defend—and sometimes drive—disease.
STEM education leader — Mentors early-career scientists, leads local AAUW’s TrekTech program, and partners with nonprofits in the U.S. and Asia.
With over 20 years in the biotech industry—advancing multiple therapeutic programs and making key contributions to blockbuster therapy Dupixent®—Dr. Namita Gandhi brings real-world science to every story. She has studied over 100 different disease mechanisms, which gives her a special insight into the immune system and its role in health. Her landmark review on Type 2 inflammation has been cited over 800 times, earning its place as a go-to resource for researchers and clinicians.
A mentor and leader of AAUW’s Trek Tech program—sending middle-school girls to STEM camps—she also partners with nonprofit science initiatives across the U.S. and Asia, working tirelessly to broaden access to hands-on learning. Inspired by her nieces and nephew, she created the Immune Heroes series to make immunology approachable through storytelling.