Dola Kalyan
Hyderabad
Summary
Microbiologist | Nutrition & Food Safety Specialist
Detail-oriented and research-driven professional with a strong background in microbiological analysis, food safety, and molecular diagnostics. Skilled in conducting pathogen detection, DNA isolation, real-time PCR, ELISA, and microbial genomic sequencing, ensuring accurate and reliable results in laboratory investigations. Adept at applying statistical models (IBM SPSS) to analyze microbiological data, identify trends, and support evidence-based decision-making in pharmaceutical, food, and water safety assessments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Young Professional II
ICAR- National Meat Research Institute
01.2025 - Current
- Developed sandwich-format lateral flow immunoassay (LFIA) based on gold nanoparticles as labels and immunoglobulins (IgG and IgY) as bio-markers for meat species identification in raw and cooked meat mixes
- Skills: Real-time PCR (polymerase chain reaction), Protein quantification and sodium dodecyl sulfate‑polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS‑PAGE), ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay)
Project Technical Research Support Ⅲ (Research Assistant)
ICMR- National Institute of Nutrition
11.2023 - 12.2024
- Analyzed 2036 samples (food, drinking water, hand wash & kitchen surface) in the microbiological laboratory to detect the presence of potential pathogens
- Isolated the DNA from 30 Salmonella and 152 E
- Coli which were found in the analysed samples
- Applied statistical methodologies to analyze collected data, identifying patterns, correlations, and trends related to access to safe drinking water, sanitation, hygiene practices, and food environments
- Department: Pathology and Microbiology
- Skills: Microbial Identification & quantitation, Expertise in Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), DNA isolation, Gram staining, Microscopy, Biochemical testing, Expertise in statistical models, Scientific writing
Microbiome & Nutrition Analyst
XNARA Biologics
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Skills: Microbial Genomic DNA extraction, Analyzed the extracted DNA using next-generation sequencing (NGS), Statistical Analysis
Dietician
Labelle body care pvt ltd
06.2019 - 07.2020
- Determined nutritional issues and evaluated client's nutritional status in a clinical context
- Created diet regimens and advised 256+ clients on specific dietary changes
- Delivered methods for preventing diseases related to nutrition and assessing, promoting, safeguarding, and improving the general public's health in a community environment
Education
M.Sc. - Applied Nutrition
ICMR- National Institute of Nutrition
01.2022
B.Sc. (Hons) - Food Science and Nutrition
Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University
01.2019
Intermediate -
Narayana Junior College
01.2015
SSC -
Geetanjali Public School
01.2013
Skills
- Real-time PCR
- Protein quantification
- SDS-PAGE
- ELISA
- Microbial Identification
- Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
- DNA isolation
- Gram staining
- Microscopy
- Biochemical testing
- Scientific writing
- Microbial Genomic DNA extraction
- Next-generation sequencing (NGS)
- Statistical Analysis
Websites
Achievementsandparticipations
- National under-19 chess player, won university inter college team chess champion for three years consecutively.
- Won second prize in quiz competition held on DIABETES FETE 2021 at Osmania university college for women.
- Presented a poster entitled 'Microbiological Quality and Safety of Commonly Consumed Herbal Drugs' at AFSTI national conference.
Languages
English
Hindi
Telugu
Miscellaneousskills
- Professional editing in MS Office and Adobe softwares
- Graphic designing
- Public speaking
- Health promotion
- Data analysis and research
- Communication and networking
- Technical assistance and training
Research
- Microbiological, Quality and Safety Assessment of Widely Used Herbal Pharmaceuticals, Identified 120 commonly consumed herbal drugs through market survey. Microbiological analysis was done according to the BAM and Indian Pharmacopoeia. Compared the obtained data with US Pharmacopoeia standards., Under review (Journal of Herbal Medicine)
- Development of wash index based on the status of microbial and hygiene indicators among street food vendors of Hyderabad, Under review (International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health)
- Microbiological quality of fresh cut fruits, vegetables and sprouts sold in various supermarkets of Hyderabad, Under review (Food Science and Human Wellness)
Timeline
Young Professional II
ICAR- National Meat Research Institute
01.2025 - Current
Project Technical Research Support Ⅲ (Research Assistant)
ICMR- National Institute of Nutrition
11.2023 - 12.2024
Microbiome & Nutrition Analyst
XNARA Biologics
01.2023 - 10.2023
Dietician
Labelle body care pvt ltd
06.2019 - 07.2020
B.Sc. (Hons) - Food Science and Nutrition
Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University
Intermediate -
Narayana Junior College
SSC -
Geetanjali Public School
M.Sc. - Applied Nutrition
ICMR- National Institute of Nutrition
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