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Shalini
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8078178577
Punnaritta Madom, Vazhar mangalam P.O.,Chengannur, Kerala, India
Research/Work experience
Project Associate in Dr.Anant Patel Lab, Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology(CCMB)
  • •Utilizing 1H-[13C]-NMR spectroscopy for analyzing brain metabolism in mice models.
  • •Managing mouse handling and experimental protocols.
    • 12/2023 – presentHyderabad, India
    Associate Content Editor (Annotator), Clarivate Analytics
  • •Annotated molecular interactions from high-impact journals for database entries.
  • •Specialized in identifying interactions such as protein-protein, DNA/RNA-protein, and DNA/RNA-DNA/RNA.
    • 06/2023 – 12/2023Hyderabad
    Education
    Master of Science in Molecular and Human Genetics, Institute of Genetics and Hospital for Genetic Diseases, Osmania University

    Fellowship by DBT, Govt. of India

    CGPA: 8.26

    12/2020 – 12/2022Hyderabad
    Bachelor of Science in Microbiology, Amrita School of Biotechnology, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham

    CGPA: 9.02

    06/2017 – 08/2020Kollam
    Higher Secondary Education, Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Chengannur

    Grades Class XII: 88.4%

    2015 – 2017Chengannur
    Online course- Fundamental Neuroscience for Neuroimaging, Johns Hopkins University
  • •Basics of neuroscience, structural and functional neuroanatomy, Principles of functional neuroimaging(mainly fMRI)
    • COURSERA
    Projects
    Dissertation: Study of Long term memory using Courtship in Drosophila, Dr. Amitabha Majumdar, National Centre for Cell Science, Pune
  • •The major work focused on finding a relationship between an Orb2 interactor protein, Flotilin, and memory by performing the courtship assay in Flotilin knock-out flies.
  • •Minor project was the Purification of Tau protein. Learned the basic molecular biology and purification techniques using metal binding affinity chromatography.
    • 06/2022 – 11/2022
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    Mini project: Association of Abcc8 gene polymorphism in type-I diabetic children, Dr. G. Shilpa Reddy,Institute of Genetics and Hospital for Genetic Diseases
  • •The study focused on finding an association between Abcc8 gene variants and type-I diabetic children.
    • 03/2022 – 05/2022
    Project: Determination of SPF and Antioxidant properties of extracts from algae, Dr. Jayshree G, Amrita School in Biotechnology, Kollam
  • •The potential antioxidant properties of marine algae to be used as sunscreen were studied here.
    • 01/2020 – 04/2020
    Internships and Training
    Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics, 15 days Internship Training
  • •Visited the service labs and gained knowledge about some basic techniques performed there or equipment's used;

    • 1) Diagnostic lab 2) Sophisticated Equipment Lab 3)National Genomics Centre

    2022Hyderabad
    National Institute of Animal Biotechnology, 3 day training program
  • •Had hands-on training in animal handling and performed experiments related to developmental genetics on mice models
    • 2021Hyderabad
    Institute of genetics and hospital for genetic diseases, Osmania University, 1 month Internship Training
  • •Visited the research labs in the institute and learned Learned fundamental techniques including RFLP, karyotyping, FISH, Comet assay, and diagnostic tests for metabolic disorders.
  • •Interacted with patients with various genetic disorders, enhancing practical diagnostic skills.
    • 2021Hyderabad
    Laboratory Experience
    NMR Spectroscopy

    1H-[13C]-NMR for analyzing energy metabolism in biological samples.

    Mice Handling

    Proficient in behavioral tests (Morris water maze, Y-maze), infusion, and perfusion techniques.

    Cell Biology

    Basic experience in cell culturing techniques and karyotyping

    Clinical Field

    Experience interacting with patients having various genetic disorders, enhancing diagnostic and patient handling skills.

    Microscopic techniques

    Skilled in bright field and confocal microscopy.

    Fly handling and maintanance

    Expertise in sorting of flies, Virgin collection, Courtship assay, Adult brain dissection, Larval brain dissection, NMJ dissection

    Molecular Biology

    Expert in DNA/RNA isolation, PCR, AGE, PAGE, Western blotting, plasmid isolation, and protein purification.

    Bioinformatics

    Basic knowledge of biological databases(NCBI, Ensembl ), MySQL, Next-generation sequencing, Molecular docking

    Microbiology

    Skilled in bacterial transformation (CaCl2 method), spreading, pour plating, inoculation, serial dilution, and staining techniques.

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    Awards
    Silver Rank in BSc Microbiology, Amrita School of Biotechnology
    2020
    Valedictorian in Class 12, Chinmaya Vidyalaya
    2017
    GAT-B qualified 2020, AIR 87
    CSIR-NET 2023(LS), AIR 43
    Online research experience
    Research Data Analysis Expert, Molecular Interaction Annotation

    Analyzed and annotated molecular interactions in various biology research articles.

    Journal Club Presentation, Presentation of research article weekly

    Presented weekly research articles, enhancing critical analysis and presentation skills.

    Seminar/Workshops
    Nobel Laureate Talk- Dr Richard J. Roberts, National Centre for Cell Science
    11/2022
    Intellectual Property Rights, Chennai Patent Office

    As part of National Intellectual Property Rights Awareness Mission

    (NIPAM)

    03/2022
    Drug designing and docking, Conducted by IIT Bombay-Amrita School of Biotechnology
    2020
    Interests
    Swimming
    Reading
    Badminton
    Dancing
    Social Work
    AYUDH(Amrita Yuva Dharma Dhara), Serve an Hour Session

    Conducted awareness sessions on green farming through posters and lectures.

    Amrita Helpline Call Centre, Student Volunteer during Kerala Floods 2018

    Volunteered during Kerala Floods 2018, providing assistance and support.

    References
    Dr. Anant Bahadur Patel, Chief Scientist, Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), Hyderabad
    Dr. A. Venkateshwari, Professor, Institute of Genetics and Hospital for Genetic Diseases, Hyderabad
    Declaration
    I hereby declare that the above given information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge

    Shalini

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