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SEFALI Maurya

Hyderabad

Summary

Passionate about the captivating fusion of biotechnology, healthcare, and technology, I'm eager to contribute to the development of life-saving medical devices. With my biotechnology background, I'm ready to work in a dynamic manufacturing environment. I'm looking for an opportunity to join a collaborative team and help create innovative solutions.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Research Associate

BABYCUE PVT. LTD.
Bhubaneshwar
02.2024 - Current
  • Working in collaboration with NIPER, Hyderabad, on a project.
  • Developed paper-based devices and lateral flow assay (LFA) devices for bacterial diarrhea detection using specific fecal biomarkers.
  • Conducted nanoparticle preparation and characterization for diagnostic applications.
  • Performed ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay) for biomarker detection and validation.
  • Operated laboratory instruments for assay development and optimization, including Biodot, Guillotine Cutter, and Multimode Reader.
  • Led data collection, analysis, and presentation, ensuring accuracy and reliability in research findings.
  • Delivered technical pitches and presentations to stakeholders, communicating scientific data and project progress.

M.tech Dissertation

Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology
Bhopal
01.2022 - 12.2023
  • Project title: Structure Prediction and Detection of CD44 in Oral Cancer Progression through a Microelectrode-Based Electrochemical System.
  • Worked on the electrochemical biosensor module.
  • Studied the role of biomarkers in cancer identification and progression.
  • Preparation and characterization of gold nanoparticles, hybrid nanoparticles with carbon nanotubes, and conjugation of antibodies to the nanoparticles.
  • Performed bioassays, including ELISA, following standard protocols.
  • Proficiency in using PalmSen 5 software and operating a wide range of laboratory equipment and instruments, including ELISA plate readers, spectrophotometers, and centrifuges.
  • Worked on bioinformatics tools for predicting and validating protein structure using the Phyre2 tool and Save v6.0 servers.
  • Utilized biostatistics for data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
  • Assisted in conducting laboratory experiments for junior students, fostering collaborative learning in a supportive environment.

MINOR DISSERTATION

IILM College of Engineering of Technology
Greater Noida
01.2021 - 12.2021
  • Project title: Molecular Docking Studies of Drug-Receptor Interaction for Bioweapon Brucella.
  • I understood the ways to study and characterize specific antibodies against Brucella melitensis.
  • Collected protein and ligand structures from NCBI databases.
  • Performed molecular docking and analyzed the results.

Summer Internship

Growdea Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
01.2020 - 12.2020
  • Computational Drug Designing
  • Understanding different molecular file formats of protein structures
  • Interconversion of file formats using OpenBable
  • Performed Molecular docking using Hex tool

Summer Internship

Centre for Bioinformatics, School of Biotechnology, Banaras Hindu University
Varanasi
01.2019 - 12.2019
  • Title: Computational Screening of Candidate Antibiotics Used in the Treatment of Brucellosis Due to Bioterrorism.
  • Literature Survey for the Brucellosis-Specific Prominent Pathogen Genome.
  • Collection of antibiotic structures used for the treatment of brucellosis, and drug targets and their protein models causing brucellosis from Brucella abortus.
  • Molecular docking for screening the best antibiotics for the treatment of brucellosis caused by Brucella abortus.

Education

Master of Technology - Biotechnology

Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology
Bhopal
01.2023

Bachelor of Technology - Biotechnology

IILM College of Engineering of Technology
Greater noida
01.2021

HSC -

CBSE
01.2016

SSC -

CISCE
01.2014

Skills

  • Laboratory Techniques (Sandwich ELISA, Soxhlet extraction, protein estimation, chlorophyll estimation, staining procedures, gel electrophoresis, thin layer chromatography, good lab practices (GLPs))
  • Electrochemical biosensor (nanoparticle preparation and characterization, antibody-nanoparticle conjugation, modification of screen-printed electrodes, potentiostat PalmSen (cyclic voltammetry, chronoamperometry))
  • Instrumentation (ELISA plate readers, UV-visible spectrophotometers, centrifuges, chromatography, sonicators, Biodot, multimode readers, and guillotine cutter)
  • Software Proficiency (Primer Designing, CLUSTAL W, CLUSTAL Omega, Molecular Docking (Hex and PyRx), Protein Structure Prediction (Phyre, Save v, BLAST alignment)
  • Research Skills (biostatistical analysis, hypothesis testing, experimental design, data analysis, literature review, report writing); Programming Languages (Java and Python)
  • Programming Languages (Java and Python)
  • MS Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word), soft skills (good communication, teamwork, adaptability)

Certification

Graduate Aptitude Test for Engineering (GATE), BIOTECHNOLOGY, Qualified in the year 2021

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 06/11/98
  • Nationality: Indian

Languages

  • Hindi
  • English

References

  • Dr. Amit Asthana, Head of Department, Department of Medical Devices, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, amit.asthana@niperhyd.ac.in
  • Dr. Rahul M. Shrivastava, Head of Department, Department of Biological Science and Engineering, Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, shrivastavarm1972@gmail.com
  • Dr. Meenu Singh, Professor, IILM University, meenu.singh@iilm.edu

Seminarsconferences

  • IGNITE Tech Fest, Non-working model presentation on 'Hydroponics phytoremediation', 2019
  • Biogenesis VI, Synergy Between Academia and Industry, Attended National conference, 2019
  • Biogenesis VI 2019, Paper presentation on 'Hydroponics Phytoremediation', 2019

Courses

  • The Complete Pharmaceutical Production Course, UDEMY 2023
  • Analytics in Healthcare: The Basics, Plain and simple, UDEMY 2023
  • Complete Python Programming Masterclass Beginner to Advanced, UDEMY 2023
  • NGS Data Analysis "Module-I NGS Basics, HapGenomics in collaboration with MANIT Bhopal 2023
  • International Summer Program (ISP), Graduate School of Science, Osaka University 2021

Timeline

Research Associate

BABYCUE PVT. LTD.
02.2024 - Current

M.tech Dissertation

Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology
01.2022 - 12.2023

MINOR DISSERTATION

IILM College of Engineering of Technology
01.2021 - 12.2021

Summer Internship

Growdea Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
01.2020 - 12.2020

Summer Internship

Centre for Bioinformatics, School of Biotechnology, Banaras Hindu University
01.2019 - 12.2019

Master of Technology - Biotechnology

Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Technology - Biotechnology

IILM College of Engineering of Technology

HSC -

CBSE

SSC -

CISCE
SEFALI Maurya