Harsha Murthy, a Master of Science in Basic Medical Sciences from Wayne State University, has an extensive background in biological and biomedical sciences. She holds a Bachelor of Science with Honours degree in Biological and Biomedical Sciences from the University of Waterloo. She has worked with The Hospital for Sick Children as a COVID Screener, Holiday Coordinator, and Assistant Research Technologist in the past. At Wayne State University, she worked as a Graduate Student Research Assistant in the Anatomy and Cell Biology School of Medicine. She has also previously worked as a Work Study Student and Honours Senior Thesis Student at the University of Waterloo's Department of Biology. Additionally, she has served as an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant in the Department of Biology at the University of Waterloo.

Harsha's educational background, expert skills, and enthusiastic approach have provided her with the necessary skills to work in scientific research, medical facilities, and teaching roles. Her professional experience encompasses critical research skills, scientific knowledge, data analysis, and technical lab skills. Her interdisciplinary education and professional background have made her highly adaptable to different laboratory setups and enabled her to collaborate on complex projects.