Apurva Vikas Mahajan – Unlocking the Secrets of Biotechnology: Meet the Rising Star in Clinical Research!

Apurva Vikas Mahajan

OBJECTIVE:

As an organized and dependable candidate to use practical skills by integrating the theoretical aspects learned in the course of biotechnology and to seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving skills.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Name: Apurva Vikas Mahajan

Father’s name: Vikas Ramdas Mahajan

Date of Birth: 29 June 1999

SKILLS:

• Knowledge of clinical trials: Study design, protocol development, ethical considerations.
• Understanding of regulatory standards: Good Clinical Practice (GCP), ICH Guidelines, FDA/EMA compliance.
• Pharmacovigilance & Drug Safety: Case intake, triage, and adverse event processing.
• Adverse Event Reporting: Data entry, tracking, and management of safety information.
• ICSR Processing & Management.
• Time Management: Prioritizing cases and ensuring compliance with regulatory timelines.
• Problem-Solving: Identifying and addressing discrepancies in safety reports.
• MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Attention to detail and team collaboration.

LABORATORY SKILLS:

• Experimental Techniques: Immunofluorescence, Immunohistochemistry, Western blotting, RNA extraction and quantification, cDNA synthesis, PCR.
• Biochemical Assays: Bradford assays, Clonogenic assays, protein purification.
• Data Analysis: GraphPad Prism (scientific graphing and data organization), Image lab (analysis of gel and blot images), Image J (microscopy data).

WORK HISTORY:

Assistant Professor (Sept 2023 – April 2024)
Biotechnology Department, VIVA College, Virar

• Taught undergraduate students molecular biology and biotechnology applications.
• Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advertisement.
• Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of the subject matter by attending workshops and webinars relevant to the field of study.

CONFERENCES ATTENDED:

18th National Research Scholars Meet – December 2022
ACTREC, Navi Mumbai

RESEARCH INTERNSHIP:

Research Trainee (Sept 2022 – May 2023)
Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer (ACTREC)

• PI – Dr. Tanuja Teni
• Title – Assessment of Cellular and Molecular Alterations Associated with the acquirement of Radiation Resistance in Oral Cancers
• Studied the effect of Translational Controlled Tumour Protein TCTP knockdown on radio-resistant cell line of Oral squamous cell carcinoma.
• Changes in mitochondrial dynamics after TCTP knockdown and radiation to the cells.
• Studied autophagy in the radio-resistant cell line after TCTP knockdown.

DISSERTATION PROJECT FOR MASTER’S:

ICMR-National Institute for Research in Reproductive and Child Health (NIRRCH)

• PI – Dr. Nafisa Balasinor
• Title – To study the endocannabinoid system in mice placenta across gestation.
• Determined the gene expression profile of the Endocannabinoid system (ECS) in mice placenta.
• Correlation between endocannabinoid levels and the pattern of expression of the receptors and metabolic enzymes of the endocannabinoid system during mice placental development was investigated.

INTERNSHIP:

Dr. R. N. Cooper Municipal Hospital (May 2019)
Worked in the pathology department. Successful training in Hematology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Histopathology, and Blood bank.

EDUCATION:

• MSc Biotechnology, [hidden] National College (Mumbai University), CGPA score [hidden] out of 10, 2022
• BSc Biotechnology, Bhavan’s college (Mumbai University), CGPA score [hidden] out of 10, 2020
• Ongoing: Advance Program in Clinical Research and Management (Clini India)

KEYWORDS:

Clinical Trials, Regulatory Standards, Pharmacovigilance, Drug Safety, Adverse Event Reporting, ICSR Processing, Time Management, Problem-Solving, MS Office Suite, Laboratory Skills, Data Analysis

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Cover Letter:

Dear Hiring Manager,
I am writing to express my keen interest in the Genome Analyst position at MedGenome. With a strong academic background in biotechnology, hands-on research experience in molecular biology, I am eager to contribute to your team’s cutting-edge research and analytical projects.
I hold a Master’s degree in Biotechnology, where I gained extensive experience in molecular biology techniques and genomics. During my tenure as a research intern at a cancer institute, I worked on projects related to alterations in cancer, radiation resistance, and the role of Translational Controlled Tumor Protein (TCTP) in oral squamous cell carcinoma.
I am particularly excited about this role at MedGenome because of its focus on genome analytics and its potential to drive advancements in precision medicine and personalized therapies. I am eager to apply my analytical expertise and research experience to contribute to your organization’s success.
I would welcome the opportunity to discuss how my skills and background align with your needs. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to the possibility of contributing to your team.
Best regards,
Apurva Mahajan