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Amirtha Varshini Ganesh

Chennai,Australia

Summary

Biomedical Sciences graduate currently pursuing a Master's in Biomedical and Health Sciences at Monash University, with a strong academic and practical foundation in microbiology, molecular biology, and bioinformatics. Experienced in antimicrobial resistance (AMR) research, particularly in urinary tract infections, and co-author of a peer-reviewed publication in Nature Scientific Reports. Developed expertise in antimicrobial resistance profiling, basic microbiology techniques, and in-silico genomic analysis of Whole Genome Sequencing data using tools such as like BLAST, MEGA, and Galaxy NGS. Actively looking for opportunities to contribute to interdisciplinary projects addressing real-world healthcare challenges.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Student Intern

Madras Diabetes Research Foundation
Chennai, India
05.2023 - 05.2023
  • Assisted in maintaining and culturing NRK and THP-1 cells, ensuring aseptic techniques, and optimal growth conditions.
  • Carried out routine cell culture tasks, including preparation of cell culture media, cell seeding, passaging, cryopreservation, and thawing of cells.
  • Assisted in conducting cell-based assays involving the ROS assay, the TBARS assay, the Bradford assay, the NBT assay, the Foam cell assay, and the cell viability assay.
  • Conducted the isolation of RNA using the phenol-chloroform method, and confirmed its purity using Nanodrop.
  • Performed SDS-PAGE and western blotting to analyze protein expression levels and validate experimental results.
  • Assisted in conducting RT-qPCR to quantify gene expression.
  • Participated in a weekly journal club and engaged in discussions with senior researchers to explore different research findings.

Student Intern

Avigen Biotech Private Limited
Chennai, India
05.2022 - 05.2022
  • Performed various microbiological techniques, such as isolation, culturing, and identification of microbes, involving Gram staining and other biochemical assays, to analyze food safety.
  • Investigated microbial contamination in food samples to identify and quantify pathogenic microorganisms, ensuring compliance with food safety standards.
  • Conducted antibiotic susceptibility testing on isolated strains to determine the resistance pattern of the isolated strains.
  • Utilized UV spectroscopy to analyze food samples, detecting and quantifying chemical contaminants.

Education

Master of Biomedical and Health sciences - Biomedical Sciences

Monash University
VIC, Australia
12.2026

B.sc (Hons) - Biomedical Sciences [specialization in biotechnology]

Sri Ramachandra, Institute of Higher Education And Research
Chennai, India
07.2024

Skills

  • Medical microbiology
  • Cellular and Molecular Biology
  • Molecular cloning
  • PCR
  • Rt-qPCR
  • Western blot
  • Cell culture techniques
  • NGS data analysis using Galaxy NGS
  • Food microbiology and processing
  • In-silico Genome analysis tools
  • Mouse dissection and tissue collection
  • Fluorescence microscope
  • Flow cytometry
  • MS Office Suite
  • Graph Pad
  • Effective communication
  • Project coordination
  • Data entry

Accomplishments

  • Short-term certification course in forensic science and criminology with 'A' Grade from IFS Education Department, Pune.
  • NPTEL Topper in the course 'Organ Printing' conducted by IIT Madras.
  • 1st prize in model making competition during science fest on the topic 'Fast Food: A Cursed Society'.
  • Runner-up in Skit on the Topic 'Cryopreservation'.
  • Runner-up in scientific Poster presentation on the topic 'Mycelium: An Earth's natural Internet (focused on sustainable food packaging) organised by UNESCO chair in Bioethics at SRIHER.
  • Awardee of Summer Research Fellowship at SRIHER.
  • Participant in Scientific poster competition on the topic 'Mycoremediation: Allying with fungi to regenerate the habitat' organised by UNESCO chair In Bioethics at SRIHER.
  • Contestant in National Bio Entrepreneurship Competition, NBEC 2022. Got selected to the regional level.

Activities

  • NSS Volunteer in Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (served for 2 years).
  • Member of the Medhope club at SRIHER - main motive of supporting pediatric cancer patients.
  • Participated in various cultural programs and sports events (Kabaddi, Badminton).
  • 1st prize on the topic - 'Bleed with Dignity' in Rangoli event.
  • Completed Hindi certification course till 'Praveshika' conducted by Dakshina Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha, Madras.

Certification

  • Bioprospecting from Marine Resources for Commercial Applications workshop, Department of Marine Biotechnology, Academy of Maritime Education and Training (AMET).
  • Amylograph Workshop, Department of biotechnology, Alagappa College of Technology, Anna University Chennai.
  • Zebrafish and its importance in osteoporosis workshop, Department of Biotechnology, Alagappa College of Technology, Anna University, Chennai.
  • Molecular Biology and Biochemistry techniques workshop, Edufabrica in association with Pravega, Indian Institute of Sciences, Bangalore.

References

References available upon request.

Languages

English
Professional
Hindi
Elementary
Tamil
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Student Intern

Madras Diabetes Research Foundation
05.2023 - 05.2023

Student Intern

Avigen Biotech Private Limited
05.2022 - 05.2022

Master of Biomedical and Health sciences - Biomedical Sciences

Monash University

B.sc (Hons) - Biomedical Sciences [specialization in biotechnology]

Sri Ramachandra, Institute of Higher Education And Research

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