GARGI ROY
New Delhi,DL
Summary
Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences with over 10 years of experience in academic research, scientific writing, data analysis, and life science project management. Demonstrated success in experimental design, manuscript publication, grant writing, and mentoring. Adept in molecular and cell biology techniques, epigenetics, protein trafficking, and host-pathogen interactions. Proven communicator with a strong publication record and award-winning presentations. Currently seeking roles in science communication, medical/scientific writing, or application/data scientist roles leveraging domain expertise and writing skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
2010
2010
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Research Associate
Jawaharlal Nehru University
01.2015 - 01.2024
- Company Overview: School of Life Sciences — 2015–2024 (Dr. D.S. Kothari Fellow, 2016–2019)
- Investigated how Leishmania donovani manipulates host gene expression through epigenetic mechanisms.
- Identified HDAC1’s role in downregulating host defense genes and enabling parasite survival.
- Delivered novel insights into host-pathogen interaction aiding new therapeutic approaches.
- Published multiple peer-reviewed articles, trained 3 PhD and 2 Master’s pursuing students and presented at major scientific conferences.
- School of Life Sciences — 2015–2024 (Dr. D.S. Kothari Fellow, 2016–2019)
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
University of Michigan
01.2010 - 08.2010
- Company Overview: USA — Jan 2010 – Aug 2010
- Studied the role of GATA signaling pathways in hematopoiesis using molecular biology tools.
- USA — Jan 2010 – Aug 2010
Pre-Doctoral Research Fellow
University of Toledo College of Medicine
01.2005 - 01.2010
- Company Overview: USA — 2005 – 2010
- Characterized misfolding and trafficking of CFTR protein in cystic fibrosis.
- Identified key protein interactions rescuing CFTR misprocessing, contributing to therapeutic research.
- Research widely cited in the CF research community.
- USA — 2005 – 2010
Education
Ph.D. - Biomedical Sciences
University of Toledo
Toledo, OHM.Sc. - Biotechnology
Bangalore University
Skills
Scientific Writing & Editing
Cell & Molecular Biology
Data Analysis (GraphPad Prism, ImageJ, Excel, Bioinformatics tools)
Research Project Management
Scientific Communication & Presentations
Manuscript & Grant Writing
Life Science Product Applications
Epigenetics & Host-Pathogen Interaction
Protein Folding & Trafficking
Confocal, Electron & Fluorescence Microscopy
Scientific Presentations
15th Annual Scientific Festival, BIOSPARKS, 2017, New Delhi, India, 36th Annual Pharmacology Colloquium, 2009, Detroit, MI, USA, Ohio Physiological Society, 2008, Toledo, OH, USA, Larry E. Gentry Student Research Forum, 2007, Toledo, OH, USA, 2nd International Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance, Novel Drug Discovery, and Development: Challenges and Opportunities, 2019, Sonipat, India, International Conference on Innovations for The Elimination and Control of Visceral Leishmaniasis (Iec-Vl), 2019, New Delhi, India, 86th Conference of Society of Biological Chemists, 2017, New Delhi, India, 35th Annual Pharmacology Colloquium, 2008, Ann Arbor, MI, USA, 23rd Annual College of Graduate Studies Research Forum, 2008, Toledo, OH, USA, 22nd Annual College of Graduate Studies Research Forum, 2007, Toledo, OH, USA, 21st Annual North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference, 2007, Anaheim, CA, USA, 34th Annual Pharmacology Colloquium, 2007, Toledo, OH, USA
Awards
- UGC Dr. D.S. Kothari Postdoctoral Fellowship
- Best Poster, 35th Pharmacology Colloquium, University of Michigan, 01/01/08
- Travel Fellowship, North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference, 01/01/07
- Certificate of Excellence, Medical University of Ohio, 01/01/07
Publications
- Roy G, Gouri V, Kanojia A, et al., Identified novel anti-leishmanial inhibitors targeting DDX3, 3 Biotech, 2025, 15, 1, 18, DOI
- Roy G, Kanojia A, Madhubala R, Muthuswami R., Elucidated the regulatory role of DOT1L-HDAC1 axis, Acta Trop, 2024, 258, 107352, DOI
- Brar HK, Roy G, et al., BRG1 suppresses L. donovani in IFNγ-stimulated macrophages, Front Cell Infect Microbiol, 2022, DOI
- Roy G, Brar HK, et al., HDAC1-mediated silencing of host defense genes, PLoS Negl Trop Dis, 2020, 14, 4, e0008167, DOI
- Roy G, Chalfin EM, et al., ER exit code and domain conformation influence CFTR, Mol Biol Cell, 2010, 21, 4, 597–609
- Saxena A, Roy G, et al., Hsp105/110 regulates CFTR folding and quality control, J Biol Chem, 2012, 287, 23, 19158–70
Timeline
Research Associate
Jawaharlal Nehru University
01.2015 - 01.2024
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
University of Michigan
01.2010 - 08.2010
Pre-Doctoral Research Fellow
University of Toledo College of Medicine
01.2005 - 01.2010
M.Sc. - Biotechnology
Bangalore University
Ph.D. - Biomedical Sciences
University of Toledo