BARATH KUMAR
Chennai
Summary
Motivated third-year biotechnology student with hands-on expertise in molecular genetics and mammalian developmental research, seeking a winter internship at NCBS to contribute to forebrain development and neural cell fate specification research under Dr. Shubha Tole's mentorship.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Student
Zebrafish Genetics Laboratory
08.2025 - Current
- Zebrafish maintenance, spawning, egg collection, growth of zebrafish larvae.
Member
Neuroscience, Journal Club
12.2024 - Current
- Part of discussion group on sleep and neuromuscular degeneration led by Dr. Neeraj Lal, Monell Chemical Senses Center
Research Student
Genomics Lab, SRM Institute of Science and Technology
06.2023 - Current
- Conducted research on expression of mutated recombinant sweet proteins in E.coli.
- Developed alternative buffers for agarose gel electrophoresis, replacing traditional tris-based options.
Intern
Center for Medical Genetics
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Performed karyotyping on patient samples to identify chromosomal abnormalities.
- Cultivated peripheral blood, executed WBC harvesting, and prepared slides using banding techniques.
- Acquired foundational knowledge in genetic counseling through hands-on experience.
Education
B.Tech. - Biotechnology with Specialization in Genetic Engineering
SRM Institute of Science And Technology
Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu, India06-2027
Skills
- Mice and rat handling (blood collection, necropsy, administration of oral, IV, and IP doses, perfusion)
- Zebrafish handling
- Karyotyping
- Bacterial Gene Editing using CRISPR-Cas9 system
- Peripheral Blood Culture
- Molecular Biology Techniques (RNA and DNA Isolation, PCR, Primer Designing, SDS-PAGE, Agarose Gel Electrophoresis, Cloning)
- Techniques for Expression of Recombinant Proteins
- Sanger Sequencing
- MALDI-TOF
Certification
• Online Course on "Industrial Biotechnology" from University of Manchester (Coursera Audit)
• Online Course on "Introduction to Biology of Cancer" from John Hopkins University (Coursera Audit)
• Workshop on "Genome Editing in Bacteria using CRISPR-Cas9 system" from SRMIST
• Internship on Cytogenetics from Center for Medical Genetics, Kilpauk
• Workshop on "Preventive Genetic Testing and Pharmacogenetics" from Bharath University
• Workshop on "AI Tools and Applications" from Madras Christian College
• Online Course on "Introduction to Genomic Technologies" and "Python for Genomic Data Science" from John Hopkins University (Coursera Audit)
• Workshop on "Basic Techniques in Laboratory Animal Handling and Research" from SRM-DBT Platform for Advanced Life Science Technologies
• Workshop on "Basic Statistical Data Analysis using R Studio" from SRMIST.
• Workshop on "Microbial Identification using MALDI-TOF and Sanger Sequencing" from SRM-DBT Platform for Advanced Life Science Technologies
• Online Course on "Introduction to Biology of Cancer" from John Hopkins University (Coursera Audit)
• Workshop on "Genome Editing in Bacteria using CRISPR-Cas9 system" from SRMIST
• Internship on Cytogenetics from Center for Medical Genetics, Kilpauk
• Workshop on "Preventive Genetic Testing and Pharmacogenetics" from Bharath University
• Workshop on "AI Tools and Applications" from Madras Christian College
• Online Course on "Introduction to Genomic Technologies" and "Python for Genomic Data Science" from John Hopkins University (Coursera Audit)
• Workshop on "Basic Techniques in Laboratory Animal Handling and Research" from SRM-DBT Platform for Advanced Life Science Technologies
• Workshop on "Basic Statistical Data Analysis using R Studio" from SRMIST.
• Workshop on "Microbial Identification using MALDI-TOF and Sanger Sequencing" from SRM-DBT Platform for Advanced Life Science Technologies
References
1. Dr. Parani M (Professor and Chairperson, School of Bioengineering, SRMIST)
E-mail: paranim@srmist.edu.in
2. Dr. Kiran Kumar S (Professor and Head of Department, Department of Genetic Engineering, SRMIST)
E-mail: kirankus@srmist.edu.in
Timeline
Research Student
Zebrafish Genetics Laboratory
08.2025 - Current
Member
Neuroscience, Journal Club
12.2024 - Current
Intern
Center for Medical Genetics
05.2024 - 07.2024
Research Student
Genomics Lab, SRM Institute of Science and Technology
06.2023 - Current
B.Tech. - Biotechnology with Specialization in Genetic Engineering
SRM Institute of Science And Technology