SUNISHTHA SINGH YADAV
Noida,UP
Summary
Conceptualizing, designing, and deploying advanced monitoring, learning, and evaluation practices requires a combination of different approaches, reflecting a professional's superior cognition and perception. My experience has enabled me to develop ownership, detail orientation, and accuracy by following a procedure and structure for achieving the most effective results. A dedicated and accomplished Ph.D. in Biochemistry with over 17 years of experience in cutting-edge cancer research and pharmacogenomics. Academician with a distinguished record of research, innovative teaching methods, and impactful publications. A strong commitment to advancing horizons in professional growth through globalization and international collaborations and reachouts.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager
Office of Learning Support, Ashoka University
09.2023 - Current
- Planning and executing outreach programs, connecting with experts, coordinators, consultants, etc., to make the program more viable and outcome-oriented
- Coordinating with the team to decide the learning and academic accommodations for the students
- Conducting and supporting CRPs (College Readiness Programs) Mentoring and Counseling students for their academic and social challenges
- Helping the candidates with the development of career plans and projections.
- Ordered new equipment and inventory and scheduled repairs for damaged equipment.
- Managed large-scale projects (BoA Funding) and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives.
Consultant & Advisor
Camaraderie Brands Pvt. Ltd.
05.2022 - 08.2023
- As an expert in Biological Sciences, I would like to participate in healthcare sector projects and offer my consultancy services to CBPL.
- Supported clients with business expansion plans specifically by executing Cancer Genomics and Profiling (Healthcare: Mfine).
- Delivered outstanding service to clients to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities (Healthcare: Mfine).
Assistant Professor: Personalized Cancer Therapy
Amity Institute Of Biotechnology
11.2010 - 04.2022
- Deliver high-quality instruction in Personalized Cancer Therapy, Cancer Biology, Pharmacogenomics, Recombinant DNA Technology, Environmental Toxicology & Health; Biosensors, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation as an Assistant Professor.
- Conduct scholarly research by guiding Ph.D. Scholars, submit research papers to reputable journals and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the field.
- Presented scholarly work at several national and international conferences, received grants, and participated in networking and collaborative discussions.
- Lead a team of recruitment officers, providing guidance, training, and support to achieve recruitment targets and ensure a seamless application process for prospective students
- Develop and manage academic programs, including curriculum design and course coordination.
- Serve on committees, participate in departmental initiatives, and engage in community outreach to contribute to the academic community.
- Facilitated academic and community collaborations to increase the number of community-engaged research proposal submissions to extramural funders.
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
- Performed research to serve as the basis for academic writing for publication.
- Provide administrative support for program management, including budgeting, scheduling, and ensuring compliance with institutional policies.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior faculty, graduate students, and other members of the academic community.
- · Among the significant bodies and task forces within the Department, I have served are the Board of Studies (BoS), the Program Review and Outcome Assessment Committee (PROAC), and the Programme Leadership (MSc). With my BSc., Faulty Mentor, and Corporate Resource Center (CRC), I gained immense experience in writing, reviewing, and designing. In addition, I am the Faculty Coordinator for the Study Abroad Programme (SAP) and the 3 Continents Programme (3C). Among my responsibilities as the coordinator, I oversee curriculum mapping and subject allocation with overseas collaborations (Birkbeck University, London, and Adelphi University, USA).
- · Provided students with assistance with course selection, academic planning, and overall success. Address any concerns or challenges students may have. Recruitment Advisor: Responsible for recruiting prospective students. Participating in outreach events, providing information to prospective students and their families, and promoting the benefits of the program are all part of this process.
Research Associate and Lecturer
Eminent Biosciences, Indore
04.2010 - 10.2010
- Taking care of research studies designing and modeling for better student understanding and conducting the lecturers on the same
- Furthermore, adopting approaches for increasing student enrollment in different programs was also a significant KRA of the profile.
Research Associate
Indian Institute of Toxicology Research, CSIR Lab
08.2005 - 03.2010
- Ph.D. (Biochemistry/ Cancer Pharmacogenomics) from CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research.
- Studied detailed toxicity mechanism of xenobiotic-metabolizing enzymes (Cytochrome P450s) in head & neck cancer patients and how the treatment outcome is affected by variations in these genes in cancer patients (cancer pharmacogenomics).
- Detailed research work focused on the association of the frequency of polymorphisms in Cytochrome P450s with susceptibility to HNSCC. Furthermore, the effect of these polymorphisms on treatment outcomes was also analyzed by follow-up.
- Validated incoming data to check information accuracy and integrity while independently locating and correcting concerns.
- Set up equipment, organized inventory, and maintained facilities.
- Collaborated with the leadership team to identify relevant questions and determine the best methods of collection.
- Performed research into study topics to increase knowledge and to provide valuable contributions.
- Identified sources of funding to prepare research proposals and submit funding applications.
- Sorted data into well-organized formats and transformed them into figures.
Education
Ph.D. - Biochemistry
Indian Institute of Toxicology Research, CSIR Lab
Lucknow, India08.2005
Master of Science - Biotechnology
Allahabad Agriculture Institute
Allahabad 07.2005
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Bipin Bihari College
Jhansi, India06.2003
Skills
- Data Analysis and Reporting
- Team Leadership and Collaboration
- Decision-making
- Adaptability
- Relationship building
- Networking
- Critical thinking
- Team Management
- Task and Time Management
- Collaborative communication
- Interpersonal
- Project management
Profile
Subject Matter Expert (Biology/Oncology). Expertise in Genetic Analysis, SNPs, Cancer Pharmacogenomics, and NeuroPsychiatric Disorders. Project Management and Team Player: Managing projects effectively. Having a 360-degree perspective, a creative mindset, and a Curriculum Developer.
Education Certifications
- Be10x AI Tool Certification, 2023: The certification is about “How to talk to AI- A to Z of Prompt Engineering.
- Advanced Psychology Certification, 2022: To better understand human behavior, perspective, and decision-making. Additionally, I to explore more advanced techniques, tools, and research designs.
- Career Counseling and Life Coach Certification, 2021-2022: An Ascend Counselor and Coach with a thorough understanding of psychometric analysis tools and a scientific approach to career advice and mental well-being through stress and time management.
Publications
Books & Chapters:
1. SNPs – Cancer Incidences & Pharmacogenomics, May 2012 (ISBN: 978-3-659-10639-2). International Publication.
2. The Role of Genetic Data Analysis for Precision Therapy in Cancer: Personalized Medicine Concept in Cancer Treatment. Diagnostic Applications of Health Intelligence and Surveillance Systems (DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998- 6527-8.ch006)
3. Applications of Nanoparticles in Various Fields. Diagnostic Applications of Health Intelligence and Surveillance Systems (DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998- 6527-8.ch011) 4. Role of Glycoside Hydrolases in Pulp and Paper Industries. Industrial Applications of Glycoside Hydrolases (DOI: 10.1007/978-981-15-4767-6_7)
5. Applications of nanotechnology in biological systems and medicine. Nanotechnology for Hematology, Blood Transfusion, and Artificial Blood (DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-12-823971- 1.00019-2)
6. Reformation of the Healthcare Sector With Innovation and Entrepreneurial Approaches. Smart Healthcare for Sustainable Urban Development (DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-2508-4.ch011)
7. Challenges and future of artificial intelligence in virtual reality. Artificial intelligence for virtual reality. (DOI: 10.1515/9783110713817-006).
Papers:
1. G Ramakrishna, Anupam Singh, Parampreet Kaur, Sunishtha S Yadav, Sandhya Sharma, Kishor Gaikwad (2022). Genome-wide identification and characterization of small heat shock protein gene family in pigeon pea and their expression profiling during abiotic stress conditions. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 197; 88- 102.
2. G Ramakrishna, P Kaur, A Singh, SS Yadav, S Sharma, NK Singh. (2021). Comparative transcriptome analyses revealed different heat stress responses in pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan) and its crop wild relatives. Plant Cell Reports, 1-18.
3. Inder Raj Singh, Mallikarjun Ratnam Parayitam, Sunishtha S Yadav, Vandana Chauhan, Maansi. (2021). Multiorgan damage and dysfunction due to infection by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 and post-recovery complications. Journal of Reproductive Healthcare and Medicine. 2 (9)
4. Sunishtha S Yadav, J Soni, S Porwal, V Chauhan, S Rashid, AK Jain. (2020). Tally Education in Covid-19 Era: Impact on Health, Cancer Care and Education Sectors. Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Care 5 (S1), 95-99
5. Sunishtha S Yadav, M Zain, P Sahai, S Porwal, V Chauhan. (2020). Challenges Encountered in Cancer Care and Management During Covid-19 in South Asian Countries. Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Care 5 (S1), 101-107.
6. S Rashid, SS Yadav. (2020). Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic on Higher Education and Research. Indian Journal of Human Development 14 (2), 340- 343
7. C Vandana, Y Sunishtha S, M Vermani. (2020). Antimicrobial Resistance in Gram-Negative Bacteria: A Comprehensive Review. Research Trends in Multidisciplinary Research 15, 1- 16 15, 1-16
8. Thukral N, Vermani M, Chauhan V, Yadav S S. (2019). Profile of indoor airborne fungi in residential houses of Delhi and the national capital region, India. Asian Journal of Microbiology Biotechnology and Environmental Sciences 21 (4).
9. Sunishtha S Yadav, Manish K Singh, and Rajesh S Yadav. Organophosphates Induced Alzheimer's disease: An Epigenetic Aspect. Journal of Clinical Epigenetics, 2016, 2, 1-8.
10. Sunishtha S. Yadav, Shilpi Seth, Anwar J. Khan, Shailendra S. Maurya, Ankur Dhawan, Mohan. Pant & Devendra Parmar. (2014). Association of polymorphism in Cytochrome P450 2C9 with susceptibility to head and neck cancer and treatment outcome. Applied and Translational Genomics, 3, 8–13.
11. Sunishtha S. Yadav (2009). Review: Polymorphism of cytochrome P450 2C9, 2C19 & 2D6, and cancer susceptibility, Advances in Life Sciences, 3 (1-4), 9-17.
12. Sunishtha S. Yadav, Munindra Ruwali, Mohan C. Pant, Pragya Shukla, Ram L. Singh, Devendra Parmar (2009). Interaction of drug-metabolizing Cytochrome P450 2D6 poor metabolizers with Cytochrome P450 2C9 & 2C19 genotypes modifies the susceptibility to head and neck cancer and treatment response. Mutation Research 684: 49-55.
13. Sunishtha S. Yadav, Munindra Ruwali, Parag P. Shah, Neeraj Mathur, Ram L. Singh, Mohan C. Pant, Devendra Parmar (2008). Association of poor metabolizers of cytochrome P450 2C19 with head and neck cancer and poor treatment response. Mutation Research 26; 644:31-7.
Abstract Published & Presented Papers at Symposiums:
1. Sunishtha S. Yadav, Parag P. Shah, Munindra Ruwali, Mohan C. Pant, and Devendra Parmar. Association of functionally important polymorphisms of Cytochrome 450 2C19 (CYP2C19) with susceptibility to Oral cancer. A paper was published at the 39th Annual Conference of the Indian Pharmacological Societydrug-metabolizing (IPS) held on December 21-23, 2006 in Jaipur, India. Indian Journal of Pharmacology Vol 38; S35.
2. Sunishtha S. Yadav, Parag P. Shah, Munindra Ruwali, Mohan C. Pant, and Devendra Parmar. Functionally important polymorphism in drugmetabolizing cytochrome P450s with susceptibility to head and neck cancer (HNSCC) and treatment response. Presented at International Symposium on Genomic Instability and Cancer, Srinagar (July 22- 26, 2007).
3. Sunishtha S. Yadav, Parag P. Shah, Munindra Ruwali, Mohan C. Pant, and Devendra Parmar. Functionally important polymorphisms in drug-metabolizing cytochrome P450s with susceptibility to Head and Neck Cancer (HNSCC) and association with treatment response. 40th Annual Conference of Indian Pharmacological Society (IPS) held at Chandigarh (November 1 – 3, 2007).
4. M. C. Pant, D. Parmar, P. Shukla, D. Gupta, Y. Sunishtha, M. L. Bhatt, S. Gupta, et al., CYP2D6 Polymorphism in Head and Neck carcinoma patients and its correlation with treatment response. 2nd International Conference on Innovative Approaches in Head & Neck Oncology (ICHNO), Barcelona, Spain (26th – 28th February 2009).
5. Sunishtha S. Yadav. Association of PMs of CYP2C19 with HNSCC & poor treatment. Guest Speaker in EPS Global Shanghai International Congress of Urology, Shanghai, China (July 16-17, 2011).
6. Sunishtha S. Yadav. Functionally important polymorphisms in drug-metabolizing cytochrome P450s with susceptibility to Head & Neck Cancer (HNSCC) & treatment response. 2nd World Congress on Biotechnology, 29 Nov - 1 Dec 2011 Philadelphia, USA.
7. Sunishtha S. Yadav. HIV Drug Therapy & Pharmacogenomics. HIV & AIDS: Biology to Bedside, Amity University, Noida (pg 105) (March 15-15, 2012).
8. Sunishtha S. Yadav. Pharmacogenetics & Individualization of Treatment Therapies. Recent Advances & New Inclinations in Biological Sciences. Society of Biological Sciences, Allahabad, April 18th, 2012.
9. Sunishtha S. Yadav. Study of the frequency of CYP2C9 polymorphism in North Indian population, susceptibility to HNSCC & treatment outcome (Pg No 44). International Conference on Technological Innovations for all Inclusive Growth. World Association of Industrial & Technological Research Organization, November 8-9, 2012.
10. Sunishtha S. Yadav, V. Chauhan. Identification of CYP2C9 polymorphism in HNSCC cases & treatment outcome. International Symposium on Frontiers in Cancer Research: Prevention to Therapeutics, November 15–16, 2013, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida, India.
11. SSB Yadav, MC Pant, D Parmar. (2014). Association of Cytochrome P450 2D6 (Cyp2D6) Polymorphisms with Susceptibility to Head & Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma & Treatment Response. Annals of Oncology 25, iv350
12. Sunishtha S.B. Yadav and D. Parmar. Pharmacogenetics of Cytochrome P450 2C9 (CYP2C9) & treatment outcome in HNSCC patients receiving radio-chemotherapy. EACR Conference 2015, Radiation Biology and Cancer from Molecular Responses to the Clinic. 5-7 Feb 2015, Philharmonie, Essen, Germany.
13. SS Yadav, V Chauhan, D Parmar. (2015). Pharmacogenetics & treatment outcome in cancer patients receiving radio-chemotherapy. Annals of Oncology 26, i10.
14. SS Yadav, D Parmar, V Chauhan. (2015). 492P G681A & G636A variants (alleles* 2 &* 3) of CYP2C19 gene: Susceptibility to oral cancer and chemotherapeutic outcomes. Annals of Oncology 26, ix148
15. Sunishtha S.B. Yadav and D. Parmar. (2016). Head & neck cancer pharmacogenetics: case-control study on 5- fluorouracil and cisplatin adjuvant treatment outcome. Annals of Oncology 27 (9)
16. Sunishtha S. Yadav & C Vandana. (2016). Cancer Pharmacogenetics: G1934A & C100T variants (alleles *4 & *10) of CYP2D6 gene and personalized medicine in cancer treatment Journal of Carcinogenesis. 15 (2)
17. SS Yadav & V Chauhan. (2017). Breast cancer pharmacogenetics: Case-control study on TAM adjuvant treatment outcome. Annals of Oncology 28, i14
18. SS Yadav, D Parmar. (2018). Cys144Arg & Tyr358Cys variants (alleles* 2 &* 3) of CYP2C9 gene: Effect on chemotherapeutic outcomes in HNSCC. Annals of Oncology 29, ix103
19. Sunishtha S.B. Yadav, V Chauhan, M Vermani. (2019). Drug metabolizing enzymes pharmacogenomic: Biomarkers for improved chemotherapy in head and neck cancer squamous cell carcinoma. Annals of Oncology 30, ix128
20. Sunishtha S. Yadav & C Vandana. (2022). Breast cancer pharmacogenomics: Targeted therapies in Asian women with breast cancer using drug-metabolizing enzymes. Annals of Oncology 33, S1390
Wet Lab Techniques
DNA Extraction and Purification; PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction); RT-PCR; Genotyping; DNA/RNA Electrophoresis; Mutation Detection Techniques; Cell Viability; Laboratory Safety and Good Laboratory Practices, etc.
HONORS AND AWARDS
- Invited Speaker to International Congress in Shanghai, China (July 2011).
- Selected in the APSN Advanced School, in June 2013 in Singapore. Winner of Malvin Yahr Travel Award (Switzerland), Nov 2013.
- Fellow at the ESMO TRU Visit at the Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden on 16 – 19 June 2014.
- Fellow ESMO Preceptorship, 2015 in Barcelona, Spain.
- Fellow ESMO Preceptorship, 2015 in Zurich, Switzerland.
- Fellow ESMO Preceptorship, 2015 in Lugano, Switzerland.
- Fellow Preceptorship, 2019, Singapore.
COMPUTER PROFICIENCY
MS Office; Google Drive; Spreadsheets; Email and Presentations. Internet Tools social media; AI Tools integration and Team Collaboration. Prompt engineering and AI trainer expertise.
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Manager
Office of Learning Support, Ashoka University
09.2023 - Current
Consultant & Advisor
Camaraderie Brands Pvt. Ltd.
05.2022 - 08.2023
Assistant Professor: Personalized Cancer Therapy
Amity Institute Of Biotechnology
11.2010 - 04.2022
Research Associate and Lecturer
Eminent Biosciences, Indore
04.2010 - 10.2010
Research Associate
Indian Institute of Toxicology Research, CSIR Lab
08.2005 - 03.2010
Ph.D. - Biochemistry
Indian Institute of Toxicology Research, CSIR Lab
Master of Science - Biotechnology
Allahabad Agriculture Institute
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Bipin Bihari College
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