Years of research experience
Dr. Shanthini T
Assistant Professor
Perungudi, Madurai
Summary
Experienced with in-depth knowledge of subject matter, ensuring accurate and effective guidance. Utilizes critical thinking and problem-solving skills to address complex challenges. Track record of effective communication and collaboration in diverse team settings.
Research professional with proven track record in scientific inquiry and innovation. Known for collaborative approach and delivering impactful results. Valued for adaptability and expertise in data analysis and experimental design.
Overview
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Work History
Assistant professor in Biotechnology department
American college
07.2025 - Current
- Currently serving as an Assistant professor in Biotechnology department, American college.
- Inspired critical thinking skills among students by fostering a learning environment that encouraged open-mindedness, curiosity, and intellectual exploration.
- Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
- Enhanced student research skills by supervising independent studies projects both inside and outside the classroom setting.
Biocurator
Velsera company
12.2022 - 03.2024
- Worked as a Biocurator in Velsera company since 2022 who works with the clinical trials, and knowledge for working in AWS, SWIFT platform (This is the company working for precision medicine for the cancer patients. Worked as Biocurator who excelled in the clinical trial data curation and management with the aid of high-end tools for data-packaging automation).
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
Senior Research Fellow
Aravind Medical Research Foundation (AMRF)
- Worked as a Senior Research Fellow in Aravind Medical Research Foundation (AMRF) mainly in cancer genetics and epigenetics (Worked as a Senior Research Fellow. Gained tremendous experience in the sequencing including NGS and the multi-omic data analysis. Also, underwent Computational Biology Internship programme conducted by Biotecnika on 2022).
- Developed innovative research strategies for improved data collection and analysis, resulting in higher quality findings.
- Increased research project success by implementing new methodologies and optimizing existing processes.
Biotecnika
01.2022
- Underwent Computational Biology Internship programme conducted by Biotecnika on 2022.
Junior Research Fellow
Aravind Medical Research Foundation (AMRF)
- Worked as a Junior Research Fellow in Aravind Medical Research Foundation (AMRF) mainly in cancer genetics and epigenetic (Worked as a Junior Research Fellow in the retinoblastoma research in the area of genetics and epigenetics. Also, Underwent training through UGC-Networking Resource Centre in Biological Sciences, School of Biological Sciences - 30th Winter School on “Advances in Molecular Diagnostic techniques: Biochemistry & Immunology” in 2016).
Resource Co-Ordinator
Sohum Project under LAICO, Aravind Eye Hospital, Madurai
01.2016
- Extensive experience of Microsoft Office, and database maintenance as already worked as a Resource Co-Ordinator in Sohum Project under LAICO, Aravind Eye Hospital, Madurai in 2016.
Project trainee
Bharathidasan university
01.2015
- Project trainee in Bharathidasan university in the department of Medical microbiology in 2015.
Bose Clinical laboratory
01.2012
- Underwent summer training in Bose Clinical laboratory in the area of Microbiology, Biochemistry in 2012.
Education
PhD - Biomedical Sciences
Madurai Kamaraj University
Madurai, India01-2023
M.Sc. - Microbiology
Bharathidasan University
Trichy, India01-2015
B.Sc. - Microbiology
Yadava College, MKU
Madurai, India01-2013
Skills
Microbiology techniques:
Molecular techniques:
Epigenetic analysis: Bisulfite sequencing, DNA Methylation array and its biological interpretation through bioinformatic analysis
Serological Techniques:
Affiliations
Cancer Epigenetics Society, Junior Member
Technical Skills
Isolation, Characterization and Identification of Bacteria, Fungi from Clinical and Environmental Samples, Immunohistochemistry, Animal Cell Culturing (Y79, MDAMB231 and Weri-RB1 Cells), Media Preparation, DNA/RNA Isolation & Purification, PCR, Restriction & Digestion Techniques, Molecular cloning, DNA Sequencing by Sanger sequencing, NGS, Gene Expression Analysis by RNA sequencing, Real time PCR, Blotting techniques, Bisulfite sequencing, DNA Methylation array and its biological interpretation through bioinformatic analysis, ELISA, Agglutination, Immunoprecipitation, Immunoelectrophoretic, Blood Cell Count, Biochemical characterization, Multi-omic data analysis from methylation and RNA seq analysis, R for data visualizations
Learning Skills
Data Science and Machine Learning, Actively undergoing a training programme from a private academy including python, EDA, AI.
Awards
- Gold medalist in Bharathidasan University during post-graduation
- DST-INSPIRE Fellowship
- Third best poster presentation in Research Advisory Committee Meeting, 2018
- Second best poster presentation in Research Advisory Committee Meeting, 2020
Paper presented in Conferences
- MiRNAs AS A KEY PLAYER IN RETINOBLASTOMA PROGRESSION, 3rd International Conference on Genome Biology (ICGB-3) and 53rd Annual Aqua-Terr Day, 2022-01-01
- Molecular regulators of retinoblastoma tumor progression, 27th Annual Meet IERG – ARVO-IC, 2021-01-01
- RB1 promoter methylation analysis in retinoblastoma patients, 25th Annual Meet IERG – ARVO-IC, 2018-01-01
- Brainstorming session on 'Proteomics In Health Care', Organized by AMRF, 2018-01-01
- Detection of Loss of Heterozygosity (LoH) Using Next Generation Sequencing in Retinoblastoma Cases, 24th Annual Meeting of Indian Eye Research Group (IERG) ARVO-India, 2017-07-01
- Clinical Proteomics, One day seminar organized by AMRF, 2017-03-01
- Techniques on the 'Molecular Cloning, Expression and Purification', Workshop organized by Centre Of Excellence in Life Sciences and Department of Microbiology, Bharathidasan University, 2015-03-01
- National Science Conference, Conducted by Lady Doak College, 2012-01-01
- Project on Paddy Cultivation, Biodiversity: Nurture Nature for Our Future under National Children’s Science Congress, 2006-01-01
Timeline
Assistant professor in Biotechnology department
American college
07.2025 - Current
Biocurator
Velsera company
12.2022 - 03.2024
Biotecnika
01.2022
Resource Co-Ordinator
Sohum Project under LAICO, Aravind Eye Hospital, Madurai
01.2016
Project trainee
Bharathidasan university
01.2015
Bose Clinical laboratory
01.2012
Junior Research Fellow
Aravind Medical Research Foundation (AMRF)
M.Sc. - Microbiology
Bharathidasan University
B.Sc. - Microbiology
Yadava College, MKU
Senior Research Fellow
Aravind Medical Research Foundation (AMRF)
PhD - Biomedical Sciences
Madurai Kamaraj University