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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Conferences and Training
Publications
Awards
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Freya Cardozo

Freya Cardozo

Bengaluru

Summary

Enthusiastic graduate student experienced in molecular biology techniques, fluorescence microscopy, and fungal biology. Skilled in designing and executing experiments, utilizing various cutting-edge methods and technologies. Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meet tight deadlines, and collaborate effectively with team members. Adept at presenting research findings to peers, colleagues, and other stakeholders.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Graduate Student Researcher

Indian Institute of Science
Bengaluru
08.2022 - Current
  • Working on the project entitled "Insights into the Structure and Dynamics of Actin of the Human Pathogenic Fungus, Cryptococcus neoformans."
  • Published experimental and research findings in scientific publications and journals.
  • Attended conferences to present research both orally and through poster presentations.
  • Attended workshops on cutting-edge microscopic techniques.
  • Expertise in fungal cell biology, molecular biology techniques, microscopy imaging, and quantification.

Assistant Professor

St. Xavier’s College
Mumbai
01.2021 - 03.2022
  • Provided instruction and guidance to undergraduate and graduate students in the classroom setting.
  • Advised students on their academic plans, career paths, and personal goals.
  • Edited course materials such as syllabi or lecture notes prior to their distribution.

Education

M.Sc. - Microbiology

St. Xavier’s College C.S.M.T
Mumbai
01.2021

B.Sc. - Microbiology

CHM College
Ulhasnagar
01.2019

12th -

Fatima High School & Junior College
Ambernath
01.2016

Class X -

Fatima High School & Junior College
Ambernath
01.2014

Skills

  • Microscopy imaging
  • Fungal biology
  • Molecular biology
  • Research writing
  • Genetic engineering
  • Critical Thinking
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Accomplishments

  • AIR 33 in ICMR JRF 2021
  • Secured 1st place in college during M.Sc. and B.Sc.
  • Qualified JNUEE, MUPET & MHT-SET
  • Achieved SHE Scholarship
  • 4th place in State level Micro-olympiad organized by R.C.Patel College, Shirpur.

Conferences and Training

  • In December 2024, I attended the "Chromosome Stability Meeting" at JNCASR, Bangalore
  • In November 2024, I participated in the 'F4: FRET, FRAP, FILM, FCS Workshop' at IIT Madras
  • In March 2023, I presented a poster at the India Yeast Meeting at IISER Mohali
  • February 2023, poster presentation in "Mitochondria and Metabolism Meeting" at IISER Pune
  • FSMS Workshop conducted by One-Cert International, Ltd
  • Workshop on Molecular Biology and Animal Cell Culturing (NMIMS)
  • Microtomy Course (under DBT scheme from Vaze Kelkar College)

Publications

  • Bhojappa Bindu, Dhar Anubhav, VT Bagyashree, Kumari Jayanti, Cardozo Freya, Rizvi Vaseef, Palani Saravanan (2025) Nim1-related kinases regulate septin organization and cytokinesis by modulating Hof1 at the cell division site eLife 14:RP106366 https://doi.org/10.7554/eLife.106366.1
  • Freya Cardozo, Adwaita Bose, Swagatha Adhikary, Sunil Laxman, Saravanan Palani. Differential effects of tropomyosin paralogs on mitochondrial dynamics in Saccharomyces cerevisiae (under preparation)

Awards

  • AIR Rank-33 in ICMR JRF Examination
  • Gold medalist in Master's in Microbiology, University of Mumbai
  • Gold medalist in Bachelor's in Microbiology, University of Mumbai

Timeline

Graduate Student Researcher

Indian Institute of Science
08.2022 - Current

Assistant Professor

St. Xavier’s College
01.2021 - 03.2022

M.Sc. - Microbiology

St. Xavier’s College C.S.M.T

B.Sc. - Microbiology

CHM College

12th -

Fatima High School & Junior College

Class X -

Fatima High School & Junior College

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