Arjun K B – The Microbiology Maestro Unraveling Antibiotic Resistance Secrets

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Arjun K B

Balamandiram(H), Tuvvur P O, Malappuram, PIN: 679327

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

  • Master’s Thesis | January 2024 – June 2024
    • Protein Modeling and Molecular docking analysis of phoP gene responsible for the Colistin Resistance in Carbapenem Resistant MDR Klebsiella pneumoniae
    • Samples were isolated from medical samples of hospitalized patients following safety guidelines
    • Performed DNA Isolation, Agarose Gel Electrophoresis, and predicted gene structure using bioinformatics tools
    • Conducted Antibiotic susceptibility and MIC Broth Dilution Method Assay
    • Identified samples using Biochemical Analysis
    • Predicted active protein sites and performed molecular docking
  • Bachelor’s Thesis | December 2022 – April 2022
    • Isolation and Molecular Identification of Citrus Disease-Causing Bacteria Kosakonia cowanii and Its Biological Control Using Different Botanicals
    • Cultured bacteria, conducted 16s rRNA sequencing for identification, and tested antibacterial activity of botanical extracts
    • Tested infectivity using Detached Leaf Test

EDUCATION

  • MSc. Microbiology | Calicut University Main Campus| 2024 | Percentage- [hidden]
  • BSc. Microbiology | Govt. arts and science college, Kozhinjampara | University of Calicut | 2022 | Percentage- [hidden]
  • Higher secondary | Govt. Higher Secondary School, Tuvvur | 2019 | Percentage- [hidden]

AREA OF EXPERTISE

Superlative skill in all basic microbiological techniques, GMP, Biochemical analysis, Agarose Gel Electrophoresis, PCR, Bioinformatics, Media Preparation, etc.

NOTABLE PARTICIPATION

  • Attended webinars on autoimmune diseases, cancer, and hands-on training on Immunotechniques

PUBLICATION

Published 16s rRNA partial sequence of Novel strain Kosakonia cowanii strain X1 on NCBI. Accession number [hidden]

LANGUAGES

  • Malayalam – Native & Bilingual Proficiency
  • English – Professional Working Proficiency

REFERENCE

Dr. Denoj Sebastian, Professor, University of Calicut, [hidden]

Dr. Saranya Devi, Assistant Professor, [hidden] [hidden] 44

KEYWORDS: Microbiology, Protein Modeling, Molecular Docking, Antibiotic Susceptibility, Bioinformatics, Agarose Gel Electrophoresis, PCR, Biochemical Analysis
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Cover Letter:

Arjun K B
Balamandiram House
Malappuram, Kerala
679327

12/02/2025

Hiring Team
MEDGENOME LABS

Dear Hiring Team,

I am writing to express my interest in the Genome Analyst position at Medlabgenome Ltd, as advertised. With a Master of Science degree in Microbiology and a strong foundation in molecular biology techniques, I am eager to begin my career in genomic research. I am particularly excited by the opportunity to contribute to your organization and deepen my expertise in Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS).

During my MSc program, I gained hands-on experience in molecular-biology techniques, including DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis. My thesis focused on medical microbiology, where I applied these techniques to study microbial pathogens. This experience has given me a solid understanding of the importance of genomics in unraveling complex biological systems, sparking my desire to explore genome analysis in-depth.

I am particularly drawn to your organization because of your innovative work in genomic research and personalized medicine. I am committed to continuously improving my skills, especially in NGS technologies, and I am confident that my enthusiasm for learning and my technical background will allow me to quickly adapt and contribute effectively to your team. In addition to my technical skills, I possess excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, which I believe are critical for a Genome Analyst role. I am highly motivated, detail-oriented, and passionate about the potential of genomics to improve human health.

I would welcome the opportunity to further discuss how my education, skills, and enthusiasm align with the needs of your team. Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to the possibility of contributing to the company’s success.

Sincerely,
Arjun K B

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