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Koushik Arikera

Hyderabad

Summary

Highly motivated researcher with a comprehensive background in Cancer Biology, Genomics, and Immunology, seeking to leverage expertise in a suitable laboratory setup. I'm currently pursuing a Bachelors degree in Biomedical Sciences with Honors, expecting to graduate in the month of August, 2024. I am eager to contribute to cutting-edge research initiatives. My strong analytical skills and passion for groundbreaking research make me an ideal candidate to drive innovation and make significant contributions to research.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Undergraduate Research Project

SRIHER
Chennai
03.2024 - 07.2024
  • Worked with HEK293/HEK293T Embryonic Kidney Cancer Cell Lines, ACHN and A498 Primary Cancer cell lines for Cell lysis and protein extraction, SDS PAGE and Western Blotting to determine the presence of RASSF9.
  • RASSF9 Expression Analysis - Transfection and qRT-PCR, MTT and Colony Formation Assay to determine its functional role.
  • For a Comparative Analysis, In Silico Analysis of RASSF9 Expression and Student t tests were performed for controlled and transfected Renal Cell lines.

Summer Research Fellowship - Student Assistant

Research Project at SRIHER
Chennai
08.2023 - 10.2023
  • Worked on HCT-116 Colon Cancer cell lines by performing senescence and tumorigenicity assays, as well as confluence testing.

Assistant

Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology
08.2018 - 08.2019
  • Constructed a dedicated research database, tailored to efficiently store, organize and analyze secondary datasets pertinent to the background of the study, incorporating features akin to those found in a data warehouse
  • Conducted a literature review for 30 articles aiming to identify the latest therapeutic implications for a viral organisms that was part of the study, allowing for more informed decision-making on the project.

Presenter

National Science Exhibition
12.2018 - 01.2019
  • Presented a working model to introduce a method of reducing noise pollution with the use of radio waves and radio wave communication through the use of antennae.

Participant

Distinguished Lecture Series, Cancer Drivers NIBG
12.2018 - 01.2019
  • Gained hands on knowledge about cancer origination and its teratogenic effects.

Assistant

Chettinad Research Centre
Chennai
11.2021
  • Monitored project progress and identified potential risks and issues, recommending solutions to ensure project success
  • Drafted and edited project proposals, presentations and reports, ensuring clarity and accuracy.

Participant

TETC - Flow Cytometry
  • Understood the basic principle and working of flow cytometry with Hands on experience

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences

Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education And Research
Chennai, India
02-2025

High School Diploma -

Bharatiya Vidhya Bhavan's Public School
Hyderabad
04-2020

High School Diploma -

Delhi Public School
Hyderabad
03-2018

Skills

  • Molecular cloning
  • Flow cytometry
  • High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
  • Immuno-histochemistry
  • Gel electrophoresis
  • Cell culture techniques
  • Cell hybridization techniques
  • ELISA
  • MTT Assay
  • Colony Formation Assay
  • Blotting techniques
  • Western blotting
  • Southern blotting
  • AFM
  • SEM
  • TEM
  • XRD
  • UV vis Spec Analysis
  • Statistical analysis
  • T-tests
  • Proliferation assays
  • Migration assays
  • Stem cell isolation techniques
  • Research Paper Writing
  • Web-based research
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Data assessment
  • Project Planning
  • Tissue Processing
  • Clinical Research

Certification

  • Functional Genomics - Indian Institute of Technology, Khanpur, India
  • Drug Delivery: Principles and Engineering - Indian Institute of Technology, Khanpur, India
  • Introduction to Proteogenomics - Indian Institute of Technology, Khanpur, India
  • Basic Life Support - License certification (University Grants Commission, India)
  • Brief Introduction to Psychology - Indian Institute of Technology, Khanpur, India

Extracurricular Activities

  • AMEE Conference on Medical Health, SIMSA, Online Paper Presentation on Drug Insufficiency in COVID 19 Treatment.
  • Climate Health Workshop, South Indian Medical Student Association, 10/01/22, Tackle environmental pollution and provide possible remediation.
  • AMEE Conference on Medical Health, SIMSA, 08/01/22, Participated as a delegate for SIMSA (South India Medical Student Association) to tackle drug insufficiency during COVID 19 and improve medical care.
  • National Medical Association, Committee Meeting at South Indian Medical Student Association, 07/01/21, Part of the SIMSA Emergency Response Team and participated the national conference where all medical associations across states gather to improve medical care and discuss issues in regards to lack of medical equipment during COVID 19 epidemic.
  • BCC Symposium, Chennai, India, 08/01/22, Presented a research paper in regards to Cancer Stem cells and Immune cell reprogramming.
  • Organizer, Brain-Gut-Microbiota Symposium, SRIHER, Chennai, Chennai, India, 11/01/23

Languages

Telugu
First Language
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
B1
English
Advanced (C1)
C1

Timeline

Undergraduate Research Project

SRIHER
03.2024 - 07.2024

Summer Research Fellowship - Student Assistant

Research Project at SRIHER
08.2023 - 10.2023

Assistant

Chettinad Research Centre
11.2021

Presenter

National Science Exhibition
12.2018 - 01.2019

Participant

Distinguished Lecture Series, Cancer Drivers NIBG
12.2018 - 01.2019

Assistant

Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology
08.2018 - 08.2019

Participant

TETC - Flow Cytometry

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences

Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education And Research

High School Diploma -

Bharatiya Vidhya Bhavan's Public School

High School Diploma -

Delhi Public School

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