Susmitha Meenakshi

Life Science Graduate with a background in scientific literature analysis and strong communication skills.

EDUCATION

• M.Sc Genomics
• Institution: Madurai Kamaraj University
• Score: 7.85
• B.Sc Microbiology
• Institution: The American College
• Score: 9.2
• High School
• Institution: T.V.S Matriculation Higher Secondary School
• Percentage: 84% (2014)

EXPERIENCE

Internship: Bioinformatics and AI ML Training

August 2024 – Present

• Reviewing scientific literature for biological data mining.
• Learning R and Python scripts relevant to AI/ML analysis.
• Working on quality control, normalization, and downstream biological data analysis.

Trainee at Madurai Kamaraj University

August 2021 – January 2024

• Involved in conducting experiments including Isolation of skin microbiome from Bat wings and performed 16s rrna sequencing.
• Continued the project of Isolation and differential analysis of TAS1R2 gene in prominent Southern Bat Species.
• Implemented quality control measures to ensure accuracy and reproducibility of results.
• Conducted literature reviews and presented lab protocols and experimental techniques in group seminars to support peer learning.

Research Trainee at Madurai Kamaraj University

July 2019 – April 2021

• Continued with sequencing TAS1R2 of Indian Fruit Bats.
• Performed RT PCR for Differential Gene Expression Analysis of Taste Receptor.

SKILLS

• Literature search & review (PubMed, ScienceDirect, Google Scholar)
• Molecular Biology fundamentals (PCR, DNA/RNA extraction, gel electrophoresis)
• Bioinformatics tools (NCBI, UniProt, BLAST, Ensembl)
• Familiarity with ontology & disease databases (MeSH, Gene Ontology, OMIM)
• Research data analysis and interpretation
• Sequence analysis & validation (genomic and protein sequences)
• MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

LANGUAGES

• English – Advanced
• Hindi – Advanced
• Tamil – Advanced

AWARDS

Awarded for Best Student and received a proficiency prize in my undergraduate.

CERTIFICATIONS

• Python – Beginner
• R programming – Beginner

COMPUTER LITERACY

• MS PowerPoint
• MS WORD

Others

Presented poster on my thesis in Aqua Terr International Conference on Genome Receptor.

Performed Cloning and expression of TAS1R2 to accomplish protein expression.

Designed, executed scientific experiments and troubleshooted the shearing of Electrophoretic gel patterns and Primer design.

Dissertation: Identification of Taste Receptor TAS1R2 gene among Bat Species

Dec 2018 – July 2019

• Sequenced and submitted TAS1R2 gene from Mega and MicroBats in NCBI Database.
• Analyzed and evaluated its quantitative expression of receptor gene from mRNA by qPCR.
• Conducted laboratory experiments and maintained detailed records of experimental procedures and results.
• Experience in performing Cloning, cDNA synthesis, and site-directed Mutagenesis in lab practical work as part of the curriculum.

Green synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles from Blueberry extract and analysis of antimicrobial and antiOxidant activity

Dec 2016 – May 2017

• Sourced imported Blueberries and synthesized silver nanoparticles.
• Assessed its antimicrobial activity by disc diffusion.

Keywords: Literature search, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Ontology databases, Research data analysis, Sequence analysis, MS Office, English, Hindi, Tamil.

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