Nikhita G Ganavatkar

Objective

A detail-oriented and motivated postgraduate in Biotechnology, equipped with hands-on research experience in molecular biology, pre-clinical testing, and nutritional biochemistry. Passionate about advancing healthcare through applied bioscience research and committed to continuous learning, collaborative work, and innovation.

Education

M.Sc. Biotechnology

2022–2024
University of Mysore, Pooja Bhagavat Mahajan PG College, Mysore
Percentage: 70.10%

Academic Projects:

• Effect of nimbolide on hamster sperm under in-vitro conditions, IISc Bangalore (Apr–Jul 2024)
  Under the guidance of Dr. Ravindranath H. Aladakatti, studied protein tyrosine phosphorylation during sperm capacitation using immunolocalization and microscopy.
• Formulation of functional food using millets, IISc Chromed Biosciences (Apr–Jul 2024)
  Under the guidance of Dr. Rajesh. R, Dr. Sunil. N, and Dr. Ravindranath H. Aladakatti, evaluated nutritional content and biological activity of millet-based nutraceutical formulations.

B.Sc. CZBt (Chemistry, Zoology, Biotechnology)

2019–2022
Karnataka University Dharwad | JSS Banashankari Arts, Commerce & S.K. Gubbi Science College, Dharwad
Percentage: 72.16%

Academic Project:

• Nutritive value of egg and meat of chicken, UAS Dharwad (Oct 2021–Feb 2022)
  Under the guidance of Smt. G. V. Chavannavar, compared nutrient content in rare chicken breeds and developed documentation/reporting skills.

Experience

• Research Intern – Molecular Biology & Reproductive Science

Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore

Sep 2024

• Worked on in-vitro and in-vivo systems involving rodents (rats, mice, hamsters).
• Applied techniques such biochemical assays, SDS-PAGE, and fluorescence microscopy.
• Contributed to sperm motility research under the nimbolide study.
• Pre-Clinical Research Intern

Chromed Biosciences Pvt. Ltd., Tumkur

Jul 2024

• Conducted pre-clinical testing and biochemical profiling of functional foods.
• Contributed to millet-based nutraceutical formulation project.

Technical Skills

• Molecular Biology & Genetics: PCR (RAPD), Flow Cytometry, Spectrophotometry/ELISA, Gel Electrophoresis, SDS-PAGE, DNA/RNA extraction, Western blotting.
• Cell & Biochemical Analysis: Protein estimation, hemoglobin/RBC/WBC assays, cell viability, microscopy.
• Microbiology: Microbial culture, bacterial transformation, staining.
• Laboratory Equipment’s: Centrifuge, filtration, pH meter, Autoclave.
• Chromatography: HPLC, TLC, column chromatography.
• Lab Practices: GLP, plant tissue culture, animal handling (rat, mouse, hamster, rabbit).
• Software: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint; basic data analysis tools.

Conferences & Presentations

• LASACON-2024 – Presented research at Tata Memorial Centre-ACTREC, Mumbai
  Nov 2024
• IMMUNOCON-2024 – Poster presented at IISc Bangalore, hosted by Indian Immunology Society
  Oct 2024

Workshops & Certifications

• Cryobiology & Assisted Reproductive Technologies – NCBS Bangalore (Aug 2024)
• R&D Training – BHATT BIO-TECH INDIA Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore (May 2024)
• Bioinformatics for Data Analysis – Mysore (Feb 2024)
• Biochemical Spectroscopy Workshop – MAHE Manipal (Nov 2023)
• Cellular Agriculture & Bioactive Compounds – Manipal School of Life Sciences (Mar 2023)
• Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare – Hubli (Jul 2022)

Skills: Molecular Biology, Genetics, Cell Analysis, Microbiology, Laboratory Equipment, Chromatography, Lab Practices, Software Tools, Research, Bioinformatics, Biochemistry

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Cover Letter:

A detail-oriented and motivated postgraduate in Biotechnology, equipped with hands-on research experience in molecular biology, pre-clinical testing, and nutritional biochemistry. Passionate about advancing healthcare through applied bioscience research and committed to continuous learning, collaborative work, and innovation.