Summary
Work History
Education
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Sristi Pradhan

Nashik,MH

Summary

Recent biotechnology graduate with a strong foundation in molecular biology, bioprocessing, and bioinformatics. Adept at conducting research, analyzing data, and utilizing cutting-edge laboratory techniques. Eager to contribute to innovative projects in the biotech and pharmaceutical industries.

Work History

Project Intern (Chemistry and Biochemistry Department)

Concordia University
Montreal, Quebec
  • Supervisor Name: Dr Paul Joyce (Paul.Joyce@concordia.ca)
  • Used bioinformatic tools to understand the structure of tRNAs, tRNAses and sublocalisation of tRNAses
  • Performed yeast and bacterial transformations
  • Conducted assays such as plasmid shuffling and mitochondrial localisation

Project intern (Biology Department)

UM-DAE CEBS
Mumbai, Maharashtra
  • Advisor: Dr V.L Sirisha (vlsirisha@gmail.com)
  • Research Project (Master's Thesis) on the title "Evaluating the potential of tryptone stabilized silver nanoparticles on planktonic and biofilms of bacteria causing nosocomial and respiratory tract infections"
  • Conducted various biochemical assays to determine the in vitro antibacterial potential of silver nanoparticles
  • Performed cell biology, microscopy and enzymatic assays to understand the antibiofilm and anti-quorum sensing potential of silver nanoparticles
  • Performed molecular and cellular based assays such as PCR, DNA cloning, gel electrophoresis, DNA extraction and transformation of bacterial cell lines
  • Participated in upkeep of lab, performed basic maintenance on laboratory equipment

Intern (Pathology Department)

BIMS Hospital
Burdwan, West Bengal
  • Assisted in determining the blood group of patients
  • Plated the sample cultures collected from patients
  • Conducted microscopic analysis of urine sample
  • Maintained records of work performed
  • Data analysis and interpretation of results
  • Collection of blood samples from patients

Education

Postgraduate Diploma in Biotechnology & Genomics -

Concordia University
12.2023

MSc in Microbiology -

K.J Somaiya College of Science & Commerce
01.2022

BSc in Microbiology -

Sophia College
01.2020

Skills

  • Preparation of various microbial media and cultivation of microbes using standard microbiological methods
  • Aseptic technique,Gel electrophoresis
  • DNA extraction, RNA extraction/quantification
  • BLAST, MEGA, Mass spectrometry
  • Operating testing equipment (Scales, pH meter, Colorimeter, Pipettes, Micro-Pipettes, Centrifuge, Shaker, Spectrophotometer, Sonicator)

Websites

Leadership Experience

  • Project Coordinator for Mumbai Chapter, BHUMI, an NGO working with disadvantaged and orphan children in Mumbai (2021-2022)
  • Class Representative for the year 2019-2020, Sophia College
  • Club Executive of SIGMA Science Club for 2 years, Sophia College
  • Centre level Coordinator, IGNITE, Mumbai Chapter, BHUMI, an NGO working with disadvantaged and orphan children in Mumbai

Awards/Scholarships

  • Received "Joseph John and Mary Agnes Farias" Scholarship award for the "Most deserving Student" from Sophia College Mumbai for the academic year 2019-2020
  • Certificate of completion with distinction for Human Microbiome certificate course from Somaiya College of Science and Commerce in June 2020
  • Rising star award from Bhumi NGO for Refresh Program held in April - June 2021

Publications

Exploring the efficacy of tryptone-stabilized silver nanoparticles against respiratory tract infection-causing bacteria: a study on planktonic and biofilm forms, Biomedical Materials, Pandey, P., Pradhan, S., Meher, K., Lopus, M., & Vavilala, S. L., 2024

Projects

  • Phaeodactylum tricornutum tRNA nucleotidyltransferases. ( 02/2023 - 08/2023)
  • Evaluating the potential of tryptone stabilized silver nanoparticles on planktonic and biofilms of bacteria causing nosocomial and respiratory tract infections. (01/2022-09/2022)
  • Effect of Silver Nanoparticles on Capsule of Klebsiella pneumoniae and Biofilm of Natural Pond Flora. (08/2018 - 01/2019)
  • Studying the Importance of Shelf Life on the Quality of Butter and Mayonnaise Before and After Expiry. (10/2019 - 02/2020)

Timeline

Project Intern (Chemistry and Biochemistry Department)

Concordia University

Project intern (Biology Department)

UM-DAE CEBS

Intern (Pathology Department)

BIMS Hospital

Postgraduate Diploma in Biotechnology & Genomics -

Concordia University

MSc in Microbiology -

K.J Somaiya College of Science & Commerce

BSc in Microbiology -

Sophia College
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