Akshata Jain
Bengaluru
Summary
Highly-motivated and a passionate genetic counselor with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Genetic Counselor
Lilac Insights Pvt Ltd
Mumbai
12.2023 - Current
- Performed NGS data analysis and report preparation.
- Actively participated in case discussions with other genetic counselors.
- Performed an extensive literature reviews to stay current with advances in clinical genetics.
- Provided counseling and education to patients, families, and other healthcare professionals about genetic conditions.
- Attended conferences, seminars, workshops, and continuing education courses related to the field of genetics.
- Conducted seminars on various genetic conditions.
Project Associate
National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS)
Bengaluru
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Worked as a project associate in the Mission Program for Pediatric Rare Genetic Disorders (MISSION-PRaGeD), funded by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), India.
- NGS data analysis to identify novel genes and mutations.
- Identification of novel genes and mutations associated with non-syndromic causes of intellectual disability/ALS/polymicrogyria.
- Patient interaction and genetic counseling.
- Monitored sample collection, consent process, and data management.
- Whole Exome Sequencing (WES) data analysis using VarSeq by Golden Helix and copy number variation (CNV) analysis.
- Utilized databases and software: GnomAD, ClinVar, Ensembl, Clingen, Decipher, UCSC Genome Browser, Varsome, Franklin, IGV, etc.
- Wet Lab Skills: PBMC Isolation, DNA Extraction (Qiagen Kit Method), Nanodrop, Gel Electrophoresis.
- Primer Designing
- Participated in strategy development meetings, coordinating key alliances, advertising strategies, and mission recognition initiatives.
- Created presentations summarizing project outcomes for senior management review.
Laboratory Genetic Counselor
Revvity Omics (Formerly known as Perkin Elmer)
Chennai
10.2021 - 12.2022
- Developed educational materials on topics related to genetics and genetic testing.
- NGS reporting.
- Designed the Cardiogenomics campaign for the organization.
- Assisted in the interpretation of complex test results and their implications for patients and families.
- Conducted and presented seminars on various genetic topics globally.
- Communicated regularly with referring physicians regarding the progress of patient cases and discussed their genetic test results.
- Managed prenatal queries, ACMG variant classification, and reporting.
Education
Master of Science - Genetic Counseling
Kasturba Medical College
Manipal, India08-2021
PG Diploma - Psychological Counseling
Tamil Nadu Open University
Chennai, India08-2019
BTech - Genetic Engineering
SRM Institute of Science And Technology
Chennai06-2018
12th Standard -
Macro Vision Academy
Burhanpur, India05-2014
10th Standard -
Macro Vision Academy
Burhanpur, India05-2012
Skills
- Genetic counseling
- Genome Analyst (NGS data)
- Psychosocial Support
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Molecular biology
- Clinical documentation
- Interpret genetic data
Training and Internships
- TRAINEE at Centre For DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics | Hyderabad : Hands on training on Whole exome sequencing data analysis at Centre for DNA Fingerprinting And Diagnostics (CDFD), Hyderabad from 16th August 2023-19th August 2023.
- INTERNSHIP STUDENT at Srushti Fertility Centre and Women's Hospital, Chennai, India : Shadowing experience in Genetic Counseling.
- TRAINEE at Genelon Institute Of Life Sciences, Bengaluru, India.
- TRAINEE at Apex Biotechnology Training And Research Institute, Chennai India.
- TRAINEE at Kavin Bioresearch, Chennai, India.
- TRAINEE at Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai, India
Affiliations
- Actively participated in ‘Race for 7' event in 2021 organized by organization for rare diseases India (ORDI).
- Visited several orphanages, old age homes and slum areas as a mark of social services.
- Volunteered at programs for pregnancy counseling, sexual health for pregnant and adolescent women, planned parenthood and family planning.
- Visited several special schools and spent time with children.
- Actively participated in Rare Disease Day 2017 and 2018 organization at SRM Institute of science and technology.
Accomplishments
- Gold medal, Diploma in psychological counseling course by honorable governor of Tamil Nadu India.
- Award for "walking an extra mile" at Revvity Omics.
Certification
- I am a life associate member of Indian Academy of Medical Genetics- Membership ID-L/AM-
207.
Languages
English
First Language
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Associate Genetic Counselor
Lilac Insights Pvt Ltd
12.2023 - Current
Project Associate
National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS)
01.2023 - 09.2023
Laboratory Genetic Counselor
Revvity Omics (Formerly known as Perkin Elmer)
10.2021 - 12.2022
Master of Science - Genetic Counseling
Kasturba Medical College
PG Diploma - Psychological Counseling
Tamil Nadu Open University
BTech - Genetic Engineering
SRM Institute of Science And Technology
12th Standard -
Macro Vision Academy
10th Standard -
Macro Vision Academy
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