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Kasturi Sinha
Post Graduate Research Student
Kolkata,India
Summary
Self-driven doctoral candidate with experience in research and analysis. Proficient in conducting laboratory and field experiments. Hardworking with unparalleled dedication to research excellence. Skilled in conceptualization, design and implementation of research projects.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Post Graduate Student
Imperial College London
London, United Kingdom
12.2020 - 09.2021
- Modeled a research project to understand the functionality of acyl-coA synthetases in glioma.
- Inspected the possible therapeutic effects of the enzyme in glioma.
- Experimented the possibility of the enzyme being a biomarker in glioma.
- Prepared proposals and applications to external bodies for funding and contractual purposes.
- Conducted routine and standardized experiments in controlled settings and obtained useful, valid results.
Undergraduate Research Student
Harvard Medical School
Boston, Massachusetts
01.2020 - 06.2021
- Semester Abroad Program 2020 to aid in the completion of major project.
- Investigated molecules affecting the migration of hematopoietic progenitor cells in a 3D in vitro model.
- Independently fabricated and imaged microfluidic chips during the course of the project.
- Corresponded with researchers and presented monthly progress as a part of laboratory seminars.
Summer Intern
Calcutta National Medical College
Kolkata, West Bengal
05.2019 - 06.2019
- Purified the enzyme alkaline phosphatase from human serum.
- Learnt about the kinetic properties of cellular enzymes, the effects of inhibitors on their Km values.
- Learnt different protein purification techniques like salt extraction, ion-exchange chromatography, etc.
Undergraduate Student Researcher
SRM Institute of Science and Technology
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Performed routine data analysis to correct and verify data entry.
- Interpreted and analyzed research data to draw conclusions on outcomes.
- Assessed data using scientific methods while following important specifications.
- Prepared fact sheets, tables and graphs to summarize research results.
Summer Student Intern
University of Calcutta
Kolkata, West Bengal
05.2018 - 06.2018
- Investigated mitochondrial DNA polymorphisms in Parkinson’s disease in the Indian population.
- Wet lab work included assessing 2 polymorphisms via PCR and RFLP.
- Developed and updated tracking spreadsheets for bioinformatic analysis of datasets.
Education
Master of Research - Cancer Biology
Imperial College London
United Kingdom 10.2020 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Technology - Biotechnology
SRM Institute of Science And Technology
Chennai 06.2016 - 08.2020
Higher Secondary Education (CBSE) -
Delhi Public School, Ruby Park
Kolkata 03.2014 - 05.2016
Skills
Mammalian cell culture and maintenance
Western Boltting
DNA and RNA isolation
Lentiviral transfection
PCR, ELISA
Radiotracer uptake experiment
Engineering microfluidic chips
Fluorescence microscopy and imaging
Flow cytometry (basics)
Chromatin immuno-precipitation
Software
GraphPad PRISM
R programming
Publications
- Roy, A.G., Ghosh, A., Sinha, K., Mitra, B., Rakshit, S., George, M. and Sarkar, K., 2021. Diospyros peregrina fruit preparation mediated immunomodulation of lymphocytes isolated from the blood of breast cancer patients. Iranian Journal of Immunology, 18(2), pp.96-100. PMID: 34190692
- Presented a poster during the International Conference on Immunology 2018, SRM IST on: "Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-cell therapy (CART)."
Certification
"Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python)” from University of Michigan through Coursera, June 2020.
Timeline
Post Graduate Student
Imperial College London
12.2020 - 09.2021
Master of Research - Cancer Biology
Imperial College London
10.2020 - 11.2021
Undergraduate Research Student
Harvard Medical School
01.2020 - 06.2021
Summer Intern
Calcutta National Medical College
05.2019 - 06.2019
Undergraduate Student Researcher
SRM Institute of Science and Technology
01.2019 - 05.2019
Summer Student Intern
University of Calcutta
05.2018 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Technology - Biotechnology
SRM Institute of Science And Technology
06.2016 - 08.2020
Higher Secondary Education (CBSE) -
Delhi Public School, Ruby Park
03.2014 - 05.2016