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SIMRAN SAKEENA

SIMRAN SAKEENA

Abu Dhabi

Summary

Motivated and detail-oriented student with a strong foundation in biological sciences and hands-on laboratory experience. Skilled in molecular biology techniques, laboratory maintenance, and administrative support. Quick learner with strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities. Seeking part-time opportunities in Abu Dhabi and Dubai to contribute effectively while gaining practical experience and enhancing professional skills.

Work History

Research Experience

JSS ACADEMY OF HIGHER EDUCATION & RESEARCH
Mysore
09.2024 - 06.2025
  • Focused on drug repurposing for TPH1 inhibition using molecular docking and virtual screening.
  • Identified candidate drugs interacting with the Pterine binding pocket.

Research Intern

PROSETTA BIOCONFORMATICS Pvt Ltd
03.2025 - 06.2025
  • Worked on cloning, expression, and purification of recombinant proteins using bacterial systems.
  • Conducted SDS-PAGE and Ni-NTA affinity chromatography for protein purification and validation.
  • Maintained accurate lab records and contributed to protocol optimization.

Research Intern

CFTRI - Central Food Technological Research Institute
08.2024 - 09.2024
  • Optimized cultural conditions for lasso peptide production by Bifidobacterium breve.
  • Conducted antibacterial assays and analyzed peptide efficacy against various bacterial strains.

Internship

CADD SOLUTIONS TECHNOLOGIES PVT LTD
Mysore
08.2023
  • Performed microbial analysis, PCR, and microscopy for bacterial identification and quantification.
  • Analyzed water samples using spectrophotometers and chromatographs.

Internship

BVERSITY
Mysore
05.2023
  • Foundational knowledge in bioinformatics pipelines for sequencing data analysis using Python.
  • Learned introductory methods for protein structure prediction using AlphaFold for drug discovery.

Education

Master of Science - Bioinformatics

University of Birmingham Dubai
Academic City, Dubai
09-2026

Bachelors of Science (Hons) - Biotechnology

JSS ACADEMY OF HIGHER EDUCATION & RESEARCH
Mysore, KA
06-2025

Skills

  • GCP
  • GMP
  • Protein Expression & Purification
  • Cloning
  • SDS-PAGE
  • Ni-NTA chromatography
  • ELISA
  • PCR
  • DNA extraction
  • Agarose gel electrophoresis
  • Bioinformatics Databases
  • Molecular docking

Certification

  • Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
  • Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
  • Bioinformatics Algorithms & Application

Languages

  • English, Fluent
  • Hindi, Fluent
  • French, A2
  • German, A1

Accomplishments

  • I am part of the CRY Hero In You fundraising campaign and with my effort I got 55 people
    to sign up for the campaign. I have the determination to create a genuine transformation in society.

Timeline

Research Intern

PROSETTA BIOCONFORMATICS Pvt Ltd
03.2025 - 06.2025

Research Experience

JSS ACADEMY OF HIGHER EDUCATION & RESEARCH
09.2024 - 06.2025

Research Intern

CFTRI - Central Food Technological Research Institute
08.2024 - 09.2024

Internship

CADD SOLUTIONS TECHNOLOGIES PVT LTD
08.2023

Internship

BVERSITY
05.2023

Master of Science - Bioinformatics

University of Birmingham Dubai

Bachelors of Science (Hons) - Biotechnology

JSS ACADEMY OF HIGHER EDUCATION & RESEARCH
SIMRAN SAKEENA