Suvendu Ojha

Motivated researcher with a strong desire to contribute to scientific research. Seeking a postdoctoral opportunity in antimicrobial resistance, bacterial virulence, host-pathogen interactions and drug discovery. Eager to expand understanding of bacterial pathogenesis, and innovative antimicrobial strategies. Applying expertise and passion for advancing knowledge in these areas.

• Council of Scientific and Industrial Research National Eligibility Test (CSIR-NET), Secured All India Rank 77 in the CSIR-NET research fellowship examination for pursuing a Ph.D., 08/01/19
• Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering Life Science (GATE-Life Sciences), Secured All India Rank 745 in the GATE-Life Sciences for pursuing a Ph.D., 08/01/18

202431062787, A formulation to inhibit the growth of multidrug resistance S. aureus, pending, Suvendu Ojha, Dr. Tushar Kant Beuria.

202531053455, Pharmaceutical compositions comprising sertaconazole or oxiconazole as efflux pump inhibitors for treating multidrug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections, pending, Suvendu Ojha, Dr. Tushar Kant Beuria.

• Ojha, S., Sinsinwar, S., Chatterjee, P., Biswal, S., Pradhan, P., & Beuria, T. K. (2025). Efflux pump modulation by Montelukast and its roles in restoring antibiotic susceptibility in multidrug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. EBioMedicine, 114, 105658. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ebiom.2025.105658
• Ojha, S., Chatterjee, P., & Beuria, T. K. (2025). Inhibition of efflux pumps by FDA-approved drugs oxiconazole and sertaconazole restores antibiotic susceptibility in multidrug-resistant S. aureus. Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy. (Accepted)
• Dodia, H.*, Ojha, S.*, Chatterjee, P.*, & Beuria, T. (Under Revision). 10058-F4 mediated inhibition of the global biofilm formation in Multidrug-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Biofilm. *Co-First Author.

• Shankar Das, B., Sarangi, A., Pahuja, I., Singh, V., Ojha, S., Giri, S., Bhaskar, A., & Bhattacharya, D. (2024). Thymol as Biofilm and Efflux Pump Inhibitor: A Dual-Action Approach to Combat Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Cell biochemistry and function, 42(8), e70030. https://doi.org/10.1002/cbf.70030
• Sarangi, A., Das, B. S., Pahuja, I., Ojha, S., Singh, V., Giri, S., Bhaskar, A., & Bhattacharya, D. (2024). Ajoene: a natural compound with enhanced antimycobacterial and antibiofilm properties mediated by efflux pump modulation and ROS generation against M. Smegmatis. Archives of microbiology, 206(12), 453. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00203-024-04189-9
• Anas, M., Ghosh, S., Ojha, S., Beuria, T. K., & Das, S. (2025). Ion-Induced modulation of Amoeba-Bacteria interactions in wastewater: insights from experimental data and machine learning validation. The ISME Journal. (Under Review)

• National Workshop on Laboratory Animal Handling, Experimental Procedures, and In-vivo Imaging, BRIC-Institute of Lifesciences, Bhubaneswar
• 4th Online International Flow Cytometry Course, Trust for Education and Training in Cytometry (TETC), India
• Microbial Genomics Certification Course, BioGrademy
• Essential Biostatistics for Biologists, Amazing Biotech Pvt. Ltd
• Basics of Computer Aided Drug Discovery, Udemy

• Targeting Efflux Machinery to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance, Suvendu Ojha, Tushar Kant Beuria, 3rd International Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance, Novel Drug Discovery and Vaccine Development: Opportunities, SRM University, Delhi-NCR, Sonepat, 03/18/24, 03/20/24
• Targeting Efflux Machinery to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance, Suvendu Ojha, Tushar Kant Beuria, Quarterly Union for Academic Discourse (QUAD) mini symposium, ILS, Bhubaneswar, 04/27/24
• Targeting Efflux Machinery to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance, Suvendu Ojha, Tushar Kant Beuria, Scientific Advisory Committee Meeting, ILS, Bhubaneswar, 02/01/23
• Targeting Efflux Machinery to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance, Suvendu Ojha, Tushar Kant Beuria, Scientific Advisory Committee Meeting, ILS, Bhubaneswar, 02/01/22

Experimental Skills

• Microbiology Techniques: Biofilm assay, efflux assay, antimicrobial susceptibility testing (MIC, MBC, Time-Kill Kinetics, Checkerboard Assays), Microscopy (Fluorescence, Confocal, SEM).
• Molecular Biology Techniques: Gene Expression Analysis, Cloning and Protein Expression, Electrophoretic Mobility Shift Assay (EMSA).
• Biophysical and Biochemical Techniques: Protein Purification, Circular Dichroism Spectroscopy, Isothermal Titration Calorimetry, Protein-Drug Interaction (Fluorimetry).
• Cell Culture and Immunological Techniques: Mammalian Cell Culture, Short Tandem Repeat (STR) Profiling, Mycoplasma Testing, MTT Assay, Flow Cytometry (Bacterial viability and potential assay), Western Blot.
• Drug Discovery and Development Techniques: Standardization of Assay Systems to Screen Drug Libraries and Molecular Docking.
• Animal Model and Biosafety Techniques: Subcutaneous murine S. aureus skin infection model. I worked in both BSL2 and BSL3 facilities. Actively worked in COVID-19 testing in the biosafety level (BSL)-3 Laboratory.
• Statistical Analysis: Statistical analyses using GraphPad and Excel, including hypothesis testing, regression analysis, and data visualization. I have experience in power analysis to determine sample size for animal experiments.

Personal Skills

• Strong background in microbiology with expertise to work with Staphylococcus aureus.
• Proficient in experimental design, data collection, statistical analysis, and interpretation of results.
• Good scientific writing and communication skills demonstrated through peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations.
• Ability to work effectively in collaborative research environments and lead interdisciplinary teams.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously.

Dr. Tushar Kant Beuria (Ph.D. Supervisor)

Scientist-F, Bacterial Cell Division and Antimicrobial Resistance Lab

BRIC-Institute of Life Sciences

Bhubaneswar, India- 751023

Email: tkbeuria@ils.res.in; tkbeuria@gmail.com

Dr. Soma Chattopadhyay (Doctoral Advisory Committee Member)

Scientist F, Molecular Virology Laboratory

BRIC-Institute of Life Sciences

Bhubaneswar, India-751023

Email: soma@ils.res.in

Dr. Narottam Acharya

Scientist G, Genome Instability Laboratory

BRIC-Institute of Life Sciences

Bhubaneswar, India-751023

Email: narottam_acharya@ils.res.in