Nandini Menon
Biology Postgraduate
Pune
Summary
I am a master’s graduate in biology with a specialization in immunology. I am interested in understanding T and B cell responses to infections and would like to ultimately use this knowledge for translational purposes like vaccine design. Working in different immunology labs has given me exposure to the current research going on in this field while also giving me an opportunity to interact with experienced scientists.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
43
43
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Master's Thesis Research
National Centre for Cell Science (NCCS)
07.2023 - 04.2024
- Work involved the optimization of human monoclonal antibody generation in a B cell lab
- Ensured accurate test results with proper use of lab equipment and adherence to protocols.
- Learned multiple molecular biological techniques.
- Prepared reagents, media and solutions to use for laboratory testing and analysis.
Short Projects
Ashoka University
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Worked in a human immunology lab, identifying specific gene expressions in Jurkat cell lines
- Also worked in an evolutionary immunology lab, studying the immune response of flies under different dietary conditions
- Worked closely with lab members on ongoing projects and learned important molecular biological techniques
Education
M.Sc. in Biology - Immunology
Ashoka University
Sonipat, Haryana 04.2001 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Zoology
Nowrosjee Wadia College
Pune, Maharashtra 04.2001 - 01.2022
Class 12 -
Sardar Dastur Hormazdiar Junior College
Pune, MaharashtraClass 10 - undefined
St. Felix High School
Pune, MaharashtraSkills
Basic R
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Powerpoint
Languages
English: Fluent
Hindi: Fluent
Marathi: Fluent
Malayalam: Proficient
Research skills
- Molecular biology: PCR techniques, cloning, acetone prcipitation, SDS-PAGE, DNA isolation
- Assays: Western blot, ELISA, bacterial load assay
- Cell culture: Transfection
- Others: Primer designing, navigating GEO database, handling Drosophila melanogaster
Certification
Epidemiology | Cousera | An introductory course covering the basics of epidemiology (2021)
Awards
- Dr. J.F. Lobo Memorial Prize | Nowrosjee Wadia College: T.Y.B.Sc. Zoology | Highest grand total at SPPU (2023)
- Deodatta Pranishashtra Pritoshik Prize | Nowrosjee Wadia College | Prize for highest marks in Zoology at college level (2023)
- Prof. T.G. Yeolkar Prize | Nowrosjee Wadia College | First among girl students T.Y.B.Sc. (2023)
- Prof. T.G. Yeolekar | Nowrosjee Wadia College | First in Zoology special T.Y.B.Sc. (2023)
Volunteer Experience
LetsTeachEnglish.org | Role: Volunteer | Cause: Education | Nov 2020-Feb 2021
References
- Dr. Akanksha Chaturvedi, National Centre for Cell Science, akankshac@nccs.res.in
- Dr. Rama Akondy, Ashoka University, Sonipat, Haryana, rama.akondy@ashoka.edu.in
- Dr. Dilip Kumar, Ashoka University, Sonipat, Haryana, dilip.kumar@ashoka.edu.in
Timeline
Master's Thesis Research
National Centre for Cell Science (NCCS)
07.2023 - 04.2024
Short Projects
Ashoka University
01.2023 - 04.2023
M.Sc. in Biology - Immunology
Ashoka University
04.2001 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Zoology
Nowrosjee Wadia College
04.2001 - 01.2022
Class 12 -
Sardar Dastur Hormazdiar Junior College
Class 10 - undefined
St. Felix High School
Epidemiology | Cousera | An introductory course covering the basics of epidemiology (2021)
Global health | Coursera | Course about the state of global diseases and their prevention or treatment (2021)
Advances in Life Sciences | Department of Zoology, Nowrosjee Wadia College | Introductory course about biostatistics, bioinformatics and biotechnology (2022)
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