Bintee
Junior Research Fellow
Lucknow
Summary
Passionate cancer researcher dedicated to unraveling the complexities of cancer biology and translating scientific discoveries into impactful therapies. Skilled in integrating computational and experimental approaches to drive innovation, solve critical challenges, and contribute to advancements in precision medicine.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Junior Research Fellow
Research and Development Department IIT Guwahati
08.2024 - 05.2025
- At Cancer Biology Laboratory
- Project Title: Development of safe and efficacious drugs for the treatment of oral cancer.
- Under Prof. Ajaikumar B. Kunnumakkara (IIT Guwahati)
- Contributed to peer-reviewed publications by drafting, revising, and authoring scientific manuscripts.
- Performed in-depth literature reviews and data/statistical analyses using advanced software tools.
- Presented research at national/international conferences, enhancing lab visibility and collaboration.
- Assisted in grant proposal writing and submission, supporting successful funding applications.
MTech Project
IIT Guwahati
05.2023 - 06.2024
- Conducted my one year MTech thesis project under Prof. Ajaikumar B. Kunnumakkara (IIT Guwahati)
- Title of the project: An investigation on the potential of SLC10A3 as a prognostic marker in head and neck cancer.
- Performed integrative data analysis of TCGA, CPTAC and GEO datasets to identify key biomarkers in head and neck cancer.
- Conducted DEGs, survival, and pathway enrichment analyses using R and web-based platforms.
- Correlated transcriptomic and proteomic data to validate candidate genes and uncover regulatory mechanisms.
- Applied bioinformatics tools to visualize high-dimensional data (e.g., heatmaps, PCA, volcano plots) for publication-ready figures.
- Contributed to manuscript writing and interpretation of results for peer-reviewed submission.
- Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical thinking in dynamic, high-pressure settings.
- Committed to continuous growth and excellence through flexible work and rapid skill acquisition.
Other Side Projects
Student Council
08.2019 - 07.2023
- To develop a cost-effective water purifier that uses natural substances for purification and has high efficiency (department project funded by MHRD).
- A portable IOT-based pond water management device for fisheries.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
BTech Project
MNNIT Allahabad
07.2021 - 05.2022
- Conducted my B.Tech project work under Prof. Ambak Kumar Rai (MNNIT Allahabad)
- Title of the project: Exonal switch down, regulating the expression of CD5 on blasts of acute T-cell leukemia.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Education
M. Tech - Biotechnology
Indian Institute of Technology
Guwahati, India 01.2022 - 01.2024
Skills
Omics Data Analysis
PCR, qPCR and Gene expression analysis
Molecular Docking and MDS
Statistical Analysis
Biorender, GraphPad Prism, Origin, and QuPath software
Computational Tools for Data Visualization
R (TCGABiolinks, GEO) and Python packages (cptac, Seaborn, Matplotlib)
Cancer Cell Culture and Laboratory Techniques (RNA extraction, Gel Electrophoresis)MTT Assay, SDS PAGE)
Bench Top Bioreactor handling while being Teaching Assistant for BTech students
Scientific Writing and Communication
Presentation and Conferences
Microsoft Office
Accomplishments
- Conference: Poster presentation (first author) of MTech project at the 6th International Conference on
Nutraceuticals and Chronic Diseases (INCD 2024) (Feb 2024) ~Awarded with travel grant award - Conference: Oral presentation at the 3rd International Conference of Biological Science (ICOBIOS 2024) (Sept 2024) ~Awarded with Best Oral Presentation
- Winner of CAFE PLUS DAILAB- Oral presentation competition, Organized in four rounds by AIST Japan, LSBT Dept., Sept 2024 - Dec 2024, First Prize in competition out of 44 contestants from India, Japan, and Indonesia
- First Runner up, Central Dogma (Quiz), AVISHKAR, MNNIT, 2018
- First Runner up, Chemcraft, AVISHKAR (Presentation), MNNIT, 2018
- Winner, Central Dogma, AVISHKAR (Quiz), MNNIT, 2019
- Second Runner up, Central Dogma, AVISHKAR (Quiz), MNNIT, 2020
- First Runner up, Paladin, AVISHKAR (Mock Interview), MNNIT, 2020
Positions Of Responsibility
- Teaching Assistant, As a mandate in Mtech for laboratory and class courses, 07/01/23, 05/01/24
- Outreach team Coordinator, Research and Industrial Conclave, 08/01/24
- Event Coordinator, Global20 Summit, 02/01/23
- Mentor, Student Mentorship Program, MNNIT Ald., 04/01/21, 05/01/22
- Mentor, Anokhi Pehel, MNNIT Ald., 02/01/19, 05/01/22
- Student Representative, Biosangam (International conference), MNNIT Ald., 02/01/20
- Event Coordinator, Swagat, MNNIT Ald., 01/01/19
Publications
- Review article, Exploring Bile Acid Transporters as Key Players in Cancer Development and Treatment: Evidence From Preclinical and Clinical Studies, (PMID: 39571783) [first author]
- Research article, Comprehensive Big Data Analysis Reveals SLC10A3 as a Potential Biomarker in Head and Neck Cancer, Revision Accepted, [first author]
- Review article, The Solute Carrier Family 11 Transporters: A Bridge between Iron Homeostasis and Tumor Biology, Proof submitted [second author]
- Review article, Protein iron transporters as potential therapeutic targets in cancer: A Review, Second revision communicated [second author]
- Review article, The pleiotropic potential of eupatilin for prevention and treatment of chronic diseases - A comprehensive systematic review, Communicated [third author]
- Review article, Bioresponsive engineered nanoparticles for immunomodulation, Accepted
Certification
Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health
Timeline
Junior Research Fellow
Research and Development Department IIT Guwahati
08.2024 - 05.2025
Biology Meets Programming: Bioinformatics for Beginners
03-2024
Cancer Biology (By Edufabrica)
02-2024
MTech Project
IIT Guwahati
05.2023 - 06.2024
Vaccine Technology (By Edufabrica)
12-2022
Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health
08-2022
M. Tech - Biotechnology
Indian Institute of Technology
01.2022 - 01.2024
BTech Project
MNNIT Allahabad
07.2021 - 05.2022
Other Side Projects
Student Council
08.2019 - 07.2023
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