Maya Kumari – Mastering Biochemistry: From Classroom to Cutting-Edge Drug Design

Introduction:
Dedicated and accomplished Biochemistry professional with a Master of Science in Biochemistry and a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry. Possess a strong research background, particularly in drug design, microbial metabolites, and bioactive compound extraction. Proficient in laboratory techniques, bioinformatics tools, and scientific communication.

Education:

• Nov 2021 – Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University, Uttarakhand, India
• – 2023 – Master of Science in Biochemistry
• Thesis: Unraveling the 3D structure and inhibitor binding site of Mycobacterium tuberculosis cyt bd oxidase for structure-based drug designing.
• Jun 2018 – Adamas University, West Bengal, India
• – 2021 – Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
• Thesis: Investigated the modulation of histone methylation and enhancer RNA expression in bacterial lipopolysaccharide-induced macrophage cells

Experience:

• Jun 2023 – Present – Sardar Bhagwan Singh University, Uttarakhand, India
• Research Scholar, Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology
• Advisor: Dr. Santosh Kumar Karn
• Developed and standardized extraction protocols for bioactive metabolites from medicinal mushrooms, enhancing production efficiency in a sponsored project by Xcel Life Sciences, California, USA.
• Jan – Mar 2023 – University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Uttarakhand, India
• Project Intern, School of Health Sciences and Technology
• Advisor: Prof. Dr. Kuldeep Kumar Roy
• Explored computational tools to design inhibitors against Mycobacterium tuberculosis cyt bd oxidase in a DBT-SERB-funded project.

Skills:

• Laboratory: Microbial Culture, Microscopy, DNA/RNA/Protein/Bioactive metabolite Extraction, PCR, SDS-PAGE.
• Bioinformatics: NCBI Tools and Resources (BLAST, PDB, etc.), MEGA X – Phylogenetics, Drug discovery tools- AutoDock Vina, ChemDraw, PyMol.
• Others: Sample Collection (Field), Public Speaking, Scientific Writing, Reference managers, Text Editors, Project proposal writing, and Literature Review.

Achievements and Awards:

• Gold Medallist in Master’s Biochemistry (2023), Awarded as the University’s First Rank Holder.
• Silver Medallist in Bachelor’s Biochemistry (2021), Awarded as the University’s Second Rank Holder.
• Achieved Dean’s List recognition for 6 consecutive semesters.
• Honored with a Chancellor’s Scholarship for academic excellence during the Bachelor’s degree.

Publication:

• Kumari, M., Karn, S.K., Babu, A.G., & Jenkinson, I.R. (2024). Role of the sea surface biofilm in regulating the Earth’s climate. Frontiers in Environmental Science, 12:1390660. doi: 10.3389/fenvs.[Phone Hidden]

Scientific Communication:

• Conference and presentation
• Presented a poster on innovative research at the 51st Annual Meeting of the Mycological Society of India (MSI) 2024, showcasing findings on fungal applications in biotechnology at Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur.
• Engaged with leading scientists and researchers during the 10th India International Science Festival (IISF) 2024, and presented a poster at IIT Guwahati, emphasizing the significance of research in advancing scientific knowledge.
• Delivered an oral presentation on the Importance of Fungal Metabolites in Drug Discovery at the National Conference on BIO3 (Biotechnology, Biomanufacturing and Bioeconomy), Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, March 2025.

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