MULAGACHARLA SAHANA PRAJWALA
Address: Vijayawada
Objective
Enthusiastic and detail-oriented Master’s student in Bioinformatics seeking opportunities in Life science companies to apply my expertise in computational biology, data analysis, and software development to solve complex biological problems.
Education
Master of Science in Bioinformatics
Avinashilingam Institute of Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore — Expected Graduation: May, 2025
- Relevant Coursework: Genomics, Proteomics, Computational Biology, Systems Biology, Big Data, Drug Designing(CADD) and simulations, Nextgen Sequencing Analysis, Network pharmacology, Data Mining, Machine Learning, Medical coding, Bioinformatics Algorithms.
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, Microbiology and Bioinformatics
Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management, Visakhapatnam — April, 2023
- Relevant Coursework: Biochemistry, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Biostatistics, Genetics, Cell Biology, Microbiology and Structural Bioinformatics.
Skills
- Programming Languages: Python, R, Perl, MySQL, PL/SQL, Java, C, C++,HTML, PHP
- Bioinformatics Tools: BLAST, ClustalW, AutoDock, KNIME, RDKit, SciKit-learn
- Data Analysis: Statistical analysis, Machine learning, Data visualisation
- Genomics: NGS data analysis using OMICSBOX, Genome assembly, Annotation
- Databases: Chemical and biological databases, GenBank, ENSEMBL, UniProt
- Software: TensorFlow, PyTorch
Experience
Bioinformatics Intern
Immugenix Biosciences, Chennai — June, 2024
- Analysed NGS data to identify the specific genomes that are present within an environmental community.
- Constructed a Reverse vaccinology pipeline for prediction and prioritisation of Yellow fever virus vaccine candidates for experimental verification.
- Collaborated with a team to improve data annotation workflows and pipeline efficiency.
Home tutor
3 years of experience in tutoring CBSE and ICSE students in Science from class 4 to 10 through Kovai Home tutions.
Projects
- Ongoing Final semester research project titled “Deciphering Tissue-Specific Withanolide Biosynthesis in Withania somnifera: An Integrated Omics Approach”
- Participated in the International Conference on “Challenges and Opportunities in Bioproducts Development” in Feb 2024 conducted by Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore.
- Submitted abstract on the “Assessment of Anti-inflammatory potentials of Rosa indica” in Nov 2023 Participated in Poster presentation in INBIX’23 ( Indian Conference on Bioinformatics 2023) conducted by bioclues and hosted by VIT UNIVERSITY, Vellore.
- Completed the project titled “Phytochemical analysis and Antioxidant properties of Matteuccia struthiopteris” (ostrich fern) during the final semester of Graduation.
Certifications
- Drug Discovery — RICE UNIVERSITY, 2023
- Bioinformatics Methods 1 and 2 — University of Toronto, 2022
- Fundamentals of Immunology — Rice University, 2022
- Biochemical Principles of Energy Metabolism — KAIST, 2022
- Industrial Biotechnology — KAIST, 2022
- Write Professional Emails in English — Georgia Institute of Technology, 2021
- Speak English Professionally: In Person, Online & On the Phone — Georgia Institute of Technology, 2021
Extracurricular Activities
- Actively participated in many online and offline workshops including the “Foldscope” workshop conducted by Gitam University (offline).
- Achieved top 10% scorers of 46th National Mathematics Talent Contests 2014 in sub-junior level screening test.
- Interest in Sketching and Travelling.
Soft Skills
- Adaptability
- Collaboration
- Innovation
- Communication (Languages Known – Telugu, Hindi, English, Tamil)
- Problem-solving
- Continuous Learning
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Cover Letter:
Dear HR,
I am excited to apply for the Genome Analyst position at MedGenome Labs Ltd. As a postgraduate in Bioinformatics with a strong foundation in biochemistry and microbiology, I am eager to contribute my expertise to your team. MedGenome’s leadership in clinical genomics and its involvement in initiatives like GenomeAsia 100K strongly align with my academic background and research interests.
My postgraduate research focused on functional annotation and pattern identification in Withania somnifera, integrating transcriptomics and metabolomics to explore biosynthetic pathways. This experience honed my analytical skills, particularly in interpreting sequencing data and working with bioinformatics tools for genome analysis. Additionally, my familiarity with NGS data analysis, variant interpretation, and literature curation aligns with the key responsibilities of this role.
I am particularly drawn to this opportunity because of the hands-on experience in genomic analysis, quality control, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. My ability to systematically analyze genetic data, coupled with a keen eye for detail and strong communication skills, makes me a strong candidate for this role. Furthermore, I am enthusiastic about contributing to internal research projects and assay development, as mentioned in the job description.
I am eager to bring my analytical skills and scientific curiosity to MedGenome and would welcome the opportunity to discuss how my background can support your team’s objectives. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to the possibility of contributing to your pioneering work in genomic research.
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