Amirtha Varshini Ganesh

Biomedical Sciences graduate specializing in biotechnology, achieved First Class with Distinction. Proficient in microbiology, molecular biology, and advanced bioinformatics. Hands-on research experience in antibiotic resistance. Seeking opportunities to apply knowledge and skills to real-world projects, contributing effectively to team goals.

• Short-term certification course in forensic science and Criminology with 'A' Grade from IFS Education Department, Pune.
• NPTEL Topper in the course 'Organ Printing' conducted by IIT Madras.
• 1st prize in model making competition during science fest on the topic 'Fast Food: A Cursed Society'.
• Runner up in Skit on the Topic 'Cryopreservation'.
• Runner up in Scientific Poster presentation on the topic 'Mycelium: An Earth's natural Internet (focused on sustainable food packaging) organized by UNESCO chair in Bioethics at SRIHER.
• Awardee of Summer Research Fellowship at SRIHER
• Participant in Scientific poster competition on the topic 'Mycoremediation: Allying with fungi to regenerate the habitat' organized by UNESCO chair In Bioethics at SRIHER.
• Contestant in National Bio Entrepreneurship Competition, NBEC 2022. Got selected to the regional level

• Bioprospecting from Marine Resources for Commercial Applications workshop, Department of Marine Biotechnology, Academy of Maritime Education and Training (AMET)
• Amylograph Workshop, Department of biotechnology, Alagappa College of Technology, Anna University Chennai
• Zebrafish and its importance in osteoporosis workshop, Department of Biotechnology, Alagappa College of Technology, Anna University, Chennai
• Molecular Biology and Biochemistry techniques workshop, Edufabrica in association with Pravega, Indian Institute of Sciences, Bangalore

Final year project

• Title: Prevalence and Genomic Insights of ESBL producing Multidrug-resistant Escherichia coli ST405 and ST167 Harbouring NDM-5.
• Overview: Clinical UTI samples were tested for antimicrobial resistance and high-risk clone sequence types ST405 and ST167 were identified using whole genome sequencing. Further, genomic and phenotypic analysis was carried out focusing on serotype, plasmids, AMR genes, virulence factors, and pan-genome.

Publication

• Title: Prevalence and Genomic Insights of ESBL producing Multidrug-resistant Escherichia coli Harbouring NDM-5 and CTX-M-15 in Urinary Tract Infections: A Comparative Analysis of ST405, ST448, and ST167 ( In Progress)
• Expected submission: August, 2024, Nature Scientific reports

• NSS Volunteer in Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (served for 2 years).
• Member of the (Medhope club at SRIHER - main motive of supporting pediatric cancer patients)
• Participated in various cultural programs and sports events (Kabaddi, Badminton).
• 1 st prize on the topic - “Bleed with Dignity” in Rangoli event.
• Completed Hindi certification course till “Praveshika” conducted by Dakshina Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha, Madras.