Anulekshmi S – Rising Star in Biochemistry: Unlocking Innovations for a Healthier Future

Profile:

A Biochemistry postgraduate, seeking to be a part of a well renowned institution and conduct research to improve the quality of life, where I can put my experience, education, and skills I hold, to do my level best that I can make a significant contribution to the success of the institution. Also doing a three-month course in patent analysis and IPR from IIPTA. Currently, I am doing a three-month internship in clinical data management from Biotecnika.

Education:

MSc Biochemistry (2019 – 2021)
Mar Athanasios College for Advanced Studies Tiruvalla (MACFAST), Kerala, India
Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, India
First Class, Percentage marks: 70%

BSc Chemistry (2015 – 2018)
Dewasom Board Pampa College, Parumala, Pathanamthitta, Kerala, India
Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, India
First Class, Percentage marks: 70%

+2 Higher Secondary School (Science) (2013 – 2015)
Nair Samajom Boys Higher Secondary School (NSBHSS), Mannar, Kerala, India
First Class, with Distinction, Percentage marks: 87%

SSLC Secondary School (2013)
Nair Samajom Girls High School, Mannar, Kerala, India
First Class, with Distinction, Percentage marks: 85%

Work Experience:

CDM Intern
Biotechnika
Area of work: Clinical Data Management (December 2024 – Present)

Research Intern
Molecules BioLabs Private Limited [ADSO Naturals Pvt Ltd.]
Area of research: Nutraceuticals (September 2021 – March 2022)

Skillsets:

• Microbiology: Sterilization, Microbial culturing and identification, Microbial enumeration, Water quality analysis, Light microscopy
• Molecular Biology: DNA isolation, RNA isolation, Agarose gel electrophoresis
• Biochemistry: Biochemical titration, HPLC, Protein estimation, Gas chromatography, Paper chromatography, Thin Layer chromatography, Column chromatography, Protein extraction, Lipid extraction with Soxhlet apparatus
• Computation: MS Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Theoretical knowledge: NMR spectroscopy and Mass spectrometry
• Understanding Real-time PCR
• Patent searching: Google Patents, Espacenet, WIPO, USPTO, IPO
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Regulatory knowledge

Academic Projects:

• Antimicrobial activity of Simarouba glauca, [6 Month, MSc project @MACFAST]
• Synthesis and characterization of acetyl acetone-based metal complexes, [3-month BSc project @DB college, Parumala]

Workshops / Conferences:

• EMBO Keynote Address International Lecture Workshop on “Cell Cycle and Cell Death” by the Nobel Laureate, Sir Richard Timothy Hunt, organized by Mar Athanasios College for Advanced Studies Tiruvalla, India (10 & 11 October 2019)
• International Conference on “Advances in food and industrial biotechnology”, organized by Mar Athanasious College for Advanced Studies Thiruvalla, India (24 to 26 November 2019)
• Workshop on “Application of gas chromatograph – mass spectrometer (GC-MS) in aromatic plant research”, organized by the Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanical Garden and Research Institute, Trivandrum, Kerala, India (6 & 7 January 2020)
• International Seminar on “Natural products chemistry”, organized by Amity Institute of Phytochemistry & Phytomedicine and Amity Institute of Herbal & Biotech products development, Trivandrum at MACFAST, on 9 January 2020

Certificate Courses:

• Introduction to biology of cancer; offered by Johns Hopkins University
• Antimicrobial resistance – theory and methods; offered by Technical University of Denmark
• Drug development; offered by University of California San Diego (UCSD)
• Fundamentals of immunology; offered by University of Amsterdam
• Introduction to molecular spectroscopy; offered by University of Manchester
• Thermo Fisher Scientific Mass Spectrometry Job Simulation on Forage – September 2024
• Thermo Fisher Scientific Genetic Sciences Job Simulation on Forage – September 2024

Awards and Recognition:

YOUNG INNOVATORS PROGRAMME [YIP 2020-2023], K-DISC
Recognized as one of 96 top innovative ideas for herbal wound healers using Hemigraphis colorata. Successfully completed preliminary, district, and state level evaluations and rigorous training. Awarded certification in Design Thinking and Pitch Desk preparation.

Research Publication:

1. S. Anulekshmi, K. R. Reshna, P. Balakrishnan, and S. Gopi, in Functional Materials from Lipids and Proteins, ed. N. Bandara and A. Ullah, Royal Society of Chemistry, 2024, vol. 41, ch. 7, pp. 164-192.

References:

1. Dr. Biju Dharmapalan – Science communicator
2. Dr. Sreerag Gopi – Scientific Director of Curesupport [hidden], Netherlands & Chief Scientific Officer of ADSO Naturals, Bangalore, India
3. Dr. Jenny Jacob – Assistant Professor & Head, School of Biosciences, Mar Athanasios College for Advanced Studies Tiruvalla (MACFAST), Kerala, India

Keywords: Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Computation, NMR spectroscopy, Mass spectrometry, PCR, Patent searching, Analytical skills, Problem-solving skills, Regulatory knowledge

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Cover Letter:

Dear Sir,
I am writing to express my interest in a fresher position in your institution. My qualification, skills, and experience align closely with your requirements for this role.
Please find my CV attached for your review. I would be delighted to discuss how I can contribute to your team and look forward to hearing from you soon about this exciting opportunity.

Kindly regards
Anulekshmi S