Aayushi

Dynamic researcher with hands-on experience at the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Center for Biomedical Research, skilled in wet lab techniques and critical thinking. Proven ability to drive impactful research on Temporal Lobe Epilepsy, demonstrating adaptability and effective communication in interdisciplinary settings. Committed to advancing scientific knowledge through innovative methodologies.

• EMBO Global Lecture Course in IISER Mohali on Neural Circuits in Health and Diseases - 13 March 2025 to 17 March 2025
• IN-HOUSE SKILL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM: Basics of Bioinformatics - Theory and Practice, Department of Botany, Daulat Ram College, University of Delhi, 07/11/19 to 07/17/19
• Online Summer Training Program on Research Methodology, Department of Biochemistry, Shivaji College, University of Delhi, 06/18/20, 07/30/20
• Short Term Course on Understanding the Environment, Department of Botany, Miranda House, University of Delhi, 07/10/2020, 07/25/2020, 92%
• Short-Term Course on Plant Systematics: Classical to Molecular Approach, Gargi College, University of Delhi, 07/20/20, 07/25/20
• International Webinar on 'Gut Microbiota and Host: The Fight for Iron,' Shrishti Chetna, Department of Zoology, Hansraj College, University of Delhi, 08/01/20
• National Webinar on 'Tinkering with Plant Genomes,' Department of Botany, Miranda House, University of Delhi, 07/06/20
• Certificate Course in German Language, Hansraj College, University of Delhi, 2019-2022

• Awarded the Jean and Ashit Ganguly Scholarship, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Center for Biomedical Research, University of Delhi
• Secured 2nd position in the National Poster Making Competition, Nasha Mukt Bharat Summit, June 2021
• Received a Certificate of Appreciation in Chemistry 11 at Vaigyanika 2016, and Biology 12 at Vaigyanika 2016
• Passed the Sangeet Prabhakar Examination, Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Allahabad, 2019-2020, Kathak Dance, First Division
• Passed the Junior Diploma Examination, Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Allahabad, 2009-2010, TABLA, First Division

• Date of Birth: 02/15/2000
• Nationality: INDIAN

• Dr. Aparna Dixit, Assistant Professor, Dr B.R. Ambedkar Center for Biomedical Research (ACBR), University of Delhi, adixit@acbr.du.ac.in
• Dr. Sanjay Kumar Dey, Assistant Professor, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Center for Biomedical Research (ACBR), University of Delhi, 20sdey@acbr.du.ac.in
• Dr R C Meena, Scientist- E DIPAS DRDO, rcmdipas@gmail.com

• Research Intern, 12/2021, 02/2022, Dr. R.C. Meena, Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences-DIPAS, Microbiology Lab, DRDO
• Dissertation Project, 01/2024, 06/2024, Dr. Aparna Dixit, Molecular Neurobiology Lab, Dr.B.R. Ambedkar Center for Biomedical Research, University of Delhi, Elucidating the role of Erk1/2 mediated Pyk-2 activation in Temporal Lobe Epilepsy, To investigate the role of the Pyk-2-Erk ½ axis in Temporal Lobe Epilepsy pathogenesis using the Li/ Pilocarpine TLE rat model.

Social Media Intern, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, 11/16/20 to 02/28/21

1) GATE XL 2025 (Life Sciences) - AIR 4418 out of 41,086 appeared candidates

2) GATE BT 2025 (Biotechnology) - AIR 1300 out of 20,048 appeared candidates

3) IELTS 2025 - Overall Band Score - 7.5