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Priyanka Setia

Priyanka Setia

Mumbai

Summary

Extensive experience in scientific research and analysis. Proficient in data collection and experimental design. Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities. Excellent communication and teamwork skills have been developed. Passionate about advancing scientific knowledge and innovation. Skilled in managing and conducting complex research projects across diverse scientific disciplines. Possess strong analytical abilities, adept at data collection, analysis, and interpretation, to drive project objectives. Demonstrated capacity for critical thinking and problem-solving to advance scientific understanding and application. Contributed to significant improvements in research methodology and efficiency in previous roles, enhancing overall project outcomes.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

PhD Student and Senior Research Fellow

ICMR-NIIH
Mumbai
01.2017 - 03.2025
  • Clinical, immunological, and molecular characterization of Autoimmune Lymphoproliferative Syndrome (ALPS) and B-cell expansion with NfκB and T-cell anergy (BENTA) in the Indian population.
  • Experienced Gained: Flow cytometry, high-dimensional flow analysis, Sanger sequencing, raw data analysis of NGS, ELISA, western blotting, and protein modeling.
  • Attended workshops and seminars to enhance learning beyond the classroom.
  • Participated in academic competitions, honing skills and gaining recognition.
  • Met regularly with academic advisors to ensure progress towards educational goals.
  • Developed proficiency in academic writing, including essays and research papers.
  • Gave presentations on current topics relevant to the curriculum.
  • Managed time effectively to balance academic, extracurricular, and personal responsibilities.
  • Demonstrated excellent organizational skills while managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Provided guidance and support to fellow students on academic issues.
  • Participated in various campus events, such as CME lectures, hands-on training for flow cytometer, and workshops.

Research Trainee

Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer(ACTREC)
Navi Mumbai
12.2015 - 01.2017
  • 'Understanding the role of Sfrp1 in mice epidermal stem cells and cancer'
  • Experience gained: Working on mouse models, handling and dosing, Histological studies: Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA) and Immunohistochemistry (IHC), Handling Confocal microscopy, Cell culture techniques like trypsinization of the tissue sections, collection of cells, isolation of cancer cells expressing Sox2 and c-Myc markers via flowcytometry for subsequent injection into NOD-SCID mice

Dissertation student

ICMR-NIIH
Mumbai
05.2013 - 10.2013
  • Frequency distribution of AlwNI polymorphism and its utility as a marker for diagnostics in factor VIII Intron7 in Haemophilia A
  • Experience gained: Introduction to molecular techniques like PCR and troubleshooting, Agarose gel electrophoresis (AGE) and Polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (PAGE)

Education

Ph.D. - Applied Biology

ICMR-NIIH
Mumbai, India
03-2025

Master of Science - M.Sc. - Life Sciences (Biotechnology)

Ramnarain Ruia College
Mumbai, India
08.2014

Bachelor of Science - BSc - Life Sciences

Ramnarain Ruia College
Mumbai, India
05.2012

Skills

  • Flow cytometry
  • Statistical analysis
  • Reading comprehension
  • MS office
  • High-dimensional analysis
  • Molecular techniques, like next-generation sequencing (NGS) raw data analysis
  • Data analysis
  • Scientific writing
  • Team collaboration
  • Attention to detail
  • Effective communication
  • Event organization
  • Research
  • Punctuality and work ethic
  • Bilingual in English and Hindi
  • Innovation skills
  • Time management
  • Research and analysis
  • Fast learner
  • Networking
  • Active listening
  • Energetic and enthusiastic
  • Positive attitude
  • Self-directed learning

Publications

  • Expanding the clinical phenotype of FADD deficiency with a novel mutation and its role in Fas-mediated apoptotic pathway., Br J Haematol., 07/01/23, 10.1111/bjh.18871, 37199216
  • Novel CD3Z and CD3E Deficiency in Two Unrelated Females., J Clin Immunol., 07/01/21, 10.1007/s10875-021-01010-w, 33655388

Languages

Hindi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Gujarati
Advanced (C1)
C1
Punjabi
Advanced (C1)
C1
Marathi
Intermediate (B1)
B1

Accomplishments

1. Gaikwad P, Bargir UA, Jodhawat N, Dalvi A, Shinde S, Tamhankar P, Setia P*, Kambli P, Dhawale A, Temkar L, Vedpathak D, Jose A, Gupta M, Yadav-Malik R, Dutta S, Bose K, Taur P, Gowri V, Iyengar V, Chougule A, Desai M, Sivasankaran M, Bhattad S, Balaji S, Mudaliar S, Kacha A, Subramanian G, Patel S, Sharma S, Sampagar A, Madkaikar M Mutational Landscape of Patients with Wiskott Aldrich Syndrome: Update fromIndia. J Clin Immunol. 2024 Dec 17, 45(1): 56 doi: 10.1007/s10875-024-01848-w. PMID: 39688652.

2. Yadav RM, Desai SS, Gupta M, Dalvi A, Bargir UA, Jodhawat N, Setia P, Shinde S, Parab A, Gada A, Taur P, Desai M, Madkaikar M Clinical Utility of Flow-Cytometry for Diagnosis and Genotype Phenotype Correlation in a Cohort of X-linked Agammaglobulinemia Patients. Indian J Pediatr. 2024 Jun;91(6):638. doi:10.1007/s12098-024-05127-9. Epub 2024 Apr 16. PMID: 38625483.

3. Gaikwad P, Bargir UA, Shinde S, Kini P, Chaurasia R, Yadav U, Dhawale A, George M, Jodhawat N, Setia P*,Vedpathak D, Dalvi A, Parab A, Gupta M, Yadav RM, Goriwale M, Vundinti B, Bhat N, Sapra BK, Otiv M, SharmaR, Madkaikar M. A Clinical Conundrum with Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenge: a Tale of Two Disorders inOne Case. J Clin Immunol. 2023 Nov;43(8):1891-1902. doi: 10.1007/s10875-023-01553-0. Epub 2023 Aug 1.PMID: 37526892.

4. Jodhawat N, Bargir UA, Setia P, Taur P*, Bala N, Madkaikar A, Yadav RM, Dalvi A, Shinde S, Gupta M, ShelarS, Kambli P, Gowri V, Lokeshwar M, Satoskar P, Desai M, Madkaikar M. Normative data for paediatric lymphocyte subsets: A pilot study from western India. Indian J Med Res. 2023 Aug;158(2):161-174. doi:10.4103/ijmr.ijmr_3282_21. PMID: 37787259; PMCID: PMC10645029.

5. Gowri V, Chougule A, Gupta M, Taur P, Iyengar VV, Sivasankaran M, Munirathnam D, Krishna S, Bargir UA, Dalvi A, Setia P*, Jodhawat N, Shinde S, Prabhu SS, Bodhanwala M, Madkaikar MR, Desai MM. Clinical, immunological and molecular findings of patients with DOCK-8 deficiency from India. Scand J Immunol. 2023Jul;98(1):e13276. doi: 10.1111/sji.13276. Epub 2023 May 9. PMID: 37114940.

6. Maru V, Madkaikar M, Shabrish S, Kambli P, Dalvi A, Setia P*. Evaluation and comparison of cytotoxicity and bioactivity of chemo mechanical caries removal agents on stem cells from human exfoliated deciduous teeth. Eur Arch Paediatr Dent. 2022 Oct;23(5):787-796. doi: 10.1007/s40368-021-00684-5. Epub 2021 Nov 12.PMID: 34766278.

7. Yadav RM, Dalvi A, Gupta M, Bargir UA, Shabrish S, Aluri J, Kulkarni M, Hule G, Kambli P, Setia P*, Jodhawat N, Taur P, Desai M, Madkaikar MR. Spectrum of Inborn errors of immunity in a cohort of 90 patients presenting with complications to BCG vaccination in India. Scand J Immunol. 2021 May;93(5):e13010. doi:10.1111/sji.13010. Epub 2021 Jan 7. PMID: 33325540.

8. Shabrish S, Kelkar M, Yadav RM, Bargir UA, Gupta M, Dalvi A, Aluri J, Kulkarni M, Shinde S, Sawant-Desai S, Kambli P, Hule G, Setia P*et.al. The Spectrum of Clinical, Immunological, and Molecular Findings in Familial Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis: Experience From India. Front Immunol. 2021 Mar5;12:612583. doi: 10.3389/fimmu.2021.612583. PMID: 33746956; PMCID: PMC7973116.

9. Kambli PM, Bargir UA, Yadav RM, Gupta MR, Dalvi AD, Hule G, Kelkar M, Sawant-Desai S, Setia P*,Jodhawat N et.al . Clinical and Genetic Spectrum of a Large Cohort of Patients With Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency Type 1 and 3: A Multicentric Study From India. Front Immunol. 2020 Dec 16;11:612703. doi:10.3389/fimmu.2020.612703. PMID: 33391282; PMCID: PMC7772426.

10. Sunkara RR, Sarate RM, Setia P*, Shah S, Gupta S, Chaturvedi P, Gera P, Waghmare SK. SFRP1 in Skin Tumor Initiation and Cancer Stem Cell Regulation with Potential Implications in Epithelial Cancers. Stem Cell Reports. 2020 Feb 11;14(2):271-284. doi: 10.1016/j.stemcr.2019.12.006. Epub 2020 Jan 9. PMID: 31928951; PMCID: PMC7013199

Certification

  • Invited as a faculty member to deliver a talk on "Unraveling the Link Between Autoimmune Cytopenias, Benign Lymphoproliferation, and Inborn Errors of Immunity (IEI)" at the 7th ICIEI conference in Hyderabad: March 8th-10th, 2025
  • E-poster discussion presentation at ESID, October 2024, on 'Exploring the Dimensions of ALPIDs: First Cohort Study from India'
  • Invited as a speaker at CME Shillong (North-East) on 'Approach to Patients with Benign Lymphoproliferation and Autoimmune Cytopenias' in April 2024
  • Received first prize in a mini-oral presentation on 'Unravelling the Link Between Autoimmune Cytopenias, Benign Lymphoproliferation, and Inborn Errors of Immunity (IEI)' at the 64th Haematocon 2023, Bhubaneswar, India
  • Presented 'Navigating the clinical, immunological, and molecular landscape of ALPS and ALPS-like disorders' at the 47th Annual Meeting of the Mumbai Hematology Group (MHG) in Dr. JC Patel's Best Paper Award section: January 26th-28th, 2024
  • Conducted and participated in the ICMR-NIIH and WHO-India joint workshop on 'Research Capacity Building for Diagnosis of Inborn Errors of Immunity' - October 2022 (Lonavala), June 2023 (Mumbai), October 2023 (Shillong)
  • Poster presentation on 'Immunophenotypic heterogeneity of DNTs in ALPS and ALPS-like disorders and its diagnostic utility' at ICIEI-2023, 6th International Conference on Inborn Errors, Immunity, Gurgaon March 2023.
  • Oral presentation on 'Novel R117H variant of FADD is a FAS mimic: rare case report from India essence of ASH-Dec 2022 and 46th Annual Conference of Mumbai Haematology Group (MHG) in January 2023.
  • Poster presentation 'Trends of DNTs in ALPS and ALPS-like disorders' at ESID in October 2022, Gothenburg, Sweden
  • Delivered a talk on 'Case-based discussion: 2 cases on immune dysregulation LRBA and CTLA4' – Online CME on the diagnosis of inborn errors of immunity in March 2022
  • Online poster presentation on 'Hyperactive mTOR in PIRD' at CIS-2022
  • Oral presentation on “ PIDD presenting as PIRD”- APSID 2020
  • Online demonstration of “Lymphocyte subset analysis (LSSA)” at TCS workshop -May 2021
  • Oral presentation on 'Rare case of Autoimmune Lymphoproliferative Syndrome (ALPS) in ICPID-2019.
  • Poster Presentation on ' Case of HLH misdiagnosed as ALPS' in PIDCON 2018.

Affiliations

Cricket

Cooking

Yoga

Meditation

Timeline

PhD Student and Senior Research Fellow

ICMR-NIIH
01.2017 - 03.2025

Research Trainee

Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer(ACTREC)
12.2015 - 01.2017

Dissertation student

ICMR-NIIH
05.2013 - 10.2013

Ph.D. - Applied Biology

ICMR-NIIH

Master of Science - M.Sc. - Life Sciences (Biotechnology)

Ramnarain Ruia College

Bachelor of Science - BSc - Life Sciences

Ramnarain Ruia College
Priyanka Setia