Aravind Sitaraman
Baltimore , MD
Summary
A biotechnology professional with a Master’s degree from Johns Hopkins University, specializing in molecular biology and entrepreneurship. Experienced in cell culture, drug formulation, PCR, and data analysis. Strong lab skills, expertise in translational biotechnology, and biostatistics, with a passion for contributing to pharmaceutical innovations and improving healthcare outcomes.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intern
SK Marine Technologies Pvt.Ltd
03.2022 - 05.2022
Participated in the study of Chitin/Chitosan from aquacultured shrimp shell as a potential marine bioactive substance
Research Intern
Apex Laboratories
03.2021 - 05.2021
- Conducted market research to identify trends and customer needs
- R&D on drug formulations to tackle COVID-19
Education
Master of Science - Biotechnology (Enterpreneurship Concentration)
05-2024
B.Sc - Biomedical Sciences
06-2022
Skills
- Laboratory Skills: Cell Culture (MDA-MB231, CHO-K1, MCF-7), PCR, ELISA, DNA & RNA isolation, Nanodrop, Dilution Cloning, Immunocytochemistry and MTT Assay
- Technical Skills: RStudio, R Commander, NCBI BLAST, Image J, UALCAN, Cbioportal and KMplotter
- MS Office - advanced proficiency in full suite, including MS Outlook and Teams
- Languages: English, Tamil, Hindi and Malayalam
Certification
Johns Hopkins University June 2020
Introduction to the Biology of Cancer (with Honors)
Indian Institute of Technology
NPTEL Online Certification Courses: All India topper in the courses of Cognition,Transformation & Lives and Innovation by Design
National Service Scheme Government of India
Rendered social service from 2018 June to 2020 May as an NSS volunteer and attended NSS Special programmes and camps
Green Revolution Global Certification UNFCCC May 2019
Achieved an A grade in the Green Revolution Global Certification Program, by International Center for Culture & Education, to educate, inspire & act against climate change supported by the UNFCCC
Emory University
Biohacking your brains (with Honors)
EXTRA-CURRICULAR
45th Annual Meeting of ISHG
Participation and poster presentation in the 45th Annual Meeting of ISHG organized by the Dept. of Human Genetics,Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research and awarded with 12 credit points (2020)
Competitive Shooting
Gold medal winner with over 20 medals at the state level; represented Tamil Nadu state in the Indian National Shooting competition
PROJECTS
Title: DIY Photometer
Fabricated photometer using a photoresistor integrated with a nano-arduino and an LCD display and tested various liquids for absorbance
Title: Hydrogel Production
Produced Starch and Glycine based hydrogels and tested their ideal compositon in agriculture
Thesis title: THE ROLE OF WNT/SFRP4/NITRIC OXIDE (NO) SIGNALING IN BREAST CANCER
Observed the interplay between WNT/SFRP4/NItric oxide signaling in MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cell lines. Thesis was completed in the final year of undergraduate education along with an associated research article and is pending publication
Timeline
Intern
SK Marine Technologies Pvt.Ltd
03.2022 - 05.2022
Research Intern
Apex Laboratories
03.2021 - 05.2021
Master of Science - Biotechnology (Enterpreneurship Concentration)
B.Sc - Biomedical Sciences
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