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Sohini Mukherjee

Sohini Mukherjee

Kolkata

Summary

Highly motivated undergraduate student with a passion for cancer research. Currently gaining valuable experience in a cancer biology lab, and aiming to become a researcher focused on understanding cancer metastasis, tumor invasion, mechanisms of escaping the immune system and developing innovative therapeutic approaches to make a significant impact in the fight against cancer. Dedicated, focused, and committed to become a dependable and valuable team member and to bring the best out of the resources available.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Research Assistant

TheranomicX Biosolutions Pvt. Ltd.
12.2024 - Current

Currently learning marketing and data analytic strategies in this fast growing startup.

Student Research Intern

KIIT School of Biotechnology
01.2024 - Current
  • Cloning of Aryl hydrocarbon receptor gene
  • Our project aims to explore the therapeutic potential of targeting AHR for cancer treatment
  • We hypothesize that reducing AHR levels can mitigate the detrimental effects of kynurenine-mediated XRE activation
  • We propose utilizing shRNA or siRNA technology to downregulate AHR expression as a viable therapeutic strategy
  • This project seeks to evaluate the efficacy of AHR knockdown in modulating the AHR pathway and its potential impact on cancer progression

Summer Intern

Calcutta National Medical College and Hospital
06.2023 - 07.2023
  • Title: Prevalence of MDR TB in urban population of Eastern India
  • Learned and performed hands-on Cartridge Based Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (CBNAAT) on suspected tuberculosis samples and prepared a polished, detailed cross-sectional study highlighting the prevalence of Multi-Drug Resistant Tuberculosis (MDRTB) in the urban population of eastern India

Education

B. Tech And M. Tech Dual Degree - Biotechnology

Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology
Bhubaneswar
01.2026

ISC - 12th Board Examination

Adamas International School
04-2021

ICSE - 10th Board Examination

Adamas International School
04-2019

Skills

  • Microbiology
  • Cell Biology
  • Karyotyping
  • Molecular Biology
  • Molecular Cloning
  • Immunology
  • Enzymology
  • Bioprocess Engineering
  • Downstream processing
  • Market Research
  • CBNAAT
  • Time management
  • Leadership
  • Documentation Abilities
  • Fast Learning

Extra-Curricular Activities

  • Cultural class representative
  • Student coordinator for NET/GATE classes
  • Tutoring experience in NET/GATE classes

Webinars Workshops

  • National Intellectual Property Awareness Mission, Intellectual Property Office, India, 08/01/22
  • Enpredia 1.0, Innovation Cell, KIIT, 09/01/22
  • AI Tools Workshop, Be10x, 10/01/23

Hobbies and Interests

  • Creative Writing
  • Reading Books and Articles
  • Singing
  • Photography

CERTIFICATIONS

  • Introduction to the Biology of Cancer, John Hopkins University, 07/01/22
  • Understanding of Cancer Metastasis, John Hopkins University, 07/01/22
  • Understanding Prostate Cancer, John Hopkins University, 07/01/22
  • Introduction to Breast Cancer, Yale University, 10/01/22
  • Microsoft Excel- Excel from Beginner to Advanced, 07/01/23
  • Writing in the sciences, Stanford University, 12/01/23
  • Leading Teams- Developing as a Leader, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 03/01/24
  • High Performance Collaboration: Leadership, Teamwork, and Negotiation, Northwestern University, 03/01/24
  • The Science of Stem cells, American Museum of Natural History, 05/01/24
  • Entrepreneurship I: Laying the Foundation, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 10/01/24
  • Entrepreneurship II: Preparing for Launch, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 10/01/24

Timeline

Student Research Assistant

TheranomicX Biosolutions Pvt. Ltd.
12.2024 - Current

Student Research Intern

KIIT School of Biotechnology
01.2024 - Current

Summer Intern

Calcutta National Medical College and Hospital
06.2023 - 07.2023

B. Tech And M. Tech Dual Degree - Biotechnology

Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology

ISC - 12th Board Examination

Adamas International School

ICSE - 10th Board Examination

Adamas International School
Sohini Mukherjee