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GAYATHRI SAM

Brisbane,QLD

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Fellow

Griffith University (GRIDD)
08.2023 - Current

Research Assistant

Griffith (GRIDD)
04.2023 - 07.2023
  • Streamlined data management processes for increased efficiency and accuracy in research findings.
  • Presented research findings at conferences, contributing to the advancement of the field.
  • Mentored junior researchers, promoting professional growth and skill development within the team.
  • Contributed to the publication of research articles in peer-reviewed journals, showcasing expertise in various topics.

Animal Research Technician-Casual

Biosciences Resource Facility-Griffith University
10.2021 - Current
  • Improved animal care by implementing efficient feeding and cleaning routines.
  • Ensured accurate data collection by conducting thorough observations and meticulous recordkeeping.
  • Maintained compliance with relevant ethical guidelines and regulations through careful adherence to protocols.
  • Monitored animal health closely, identifying potential issues early to ensure prompt veterinary intervention when necessary.

Research Assistant

Faculty Of Medicine, University Of Colombo
02.2018 - 09.2019

Projects worked on:

  • The efficacy and safety of N-acetyl cysteine in patients with acute kidney injury complicating leptospirosis – A randomized controlled clinical trial
  • Addition of Propranolol in Resistant Arterial Hypertension treatment (APROPRIATE study): a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial.
  • Carriage rate of Staphylococcus aureus in patients with chronic kidney diseases at a selected unit in NHSL.

Education

Ph.D - Biotechnology And Immunology

Griffith University
Australia

Master of Science - Cellular And Molecular Immunology

University of Colombo
Sri Lanka

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

Institute of Chemistry Ceylon

Skills

  • Work experience in PC3 laboratory
  • Proficient with skills in molecular cell biology, Molecular Cloning, recombinant technology Protein expression in bacteria Reverse transcription Polymerase Chain reaction (RT-PCR), Real-time polymerase Chain reaction (qPCR), Gel-Electrophoresis, Sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE)
  • Recombinant protein production and purification with Bioreactors
  • Imaging with Confocal and Transmission Electron microscopy
  • Cellular and Molecular Immunology lab techniques – Western Blotting, Cell culture (PBMCs, HEK-293), ELISA, Flowcytometry
  • Growth and harvesting of leptospira strains, Isolation of immune cells
  • Animal Handling: Mice (C57BL/6, BALB/c) Guinea Pigs Adept in animal techniques: Subcutaneous, Intramuscular, Submandibular, and Saphenous vein bleeds
  • Software: Statistical analysis (eg GraphPad Prism, SPSS) Microsoft Office, Pymol, Snap
  • Languages: English, Tamil, Sinhala

Additional Information

HONORS AND AWARDS

  • Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship
  • Griffith Postgraduate Research Scholarship
  • GRIDD Director’s Circle Professional Development Award
  • Second Prize in 5-minute presentation Student Symposium Griffith Institute for Drug Discovery
  • Glaxo Smith Kline Gold medalist for Best Student in Master of Science in Cellular and Molecular Immunology 2018

CERTIFICATIONS:

-Approved Arrangement Accreditation for AA Accredited Persons (Classes 1-8) (GOLD)
-Biosecurity Awareness (GOLD)

-NIDA Clinical Trials Network Good Clinical Practice


EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

  • Young Science ambassador (Wonder of Science Programme)
  • Sports excellence in Athletics, Karate and Badminton, Community Service Projects, Academic Tutor
  • Hobbies: Reading and Photography

Accomplishments

    PUBLICATIONS

  • Sam G, Stenos J, Graves SR, Rehm BHA. Q fever immunology: the quest for a safe and effective vaccine. NPJ Vaccines. 2023;8(1):133.
  • Sam G, Chen S, Plain K, Marsh I, Westman ME, Stenos J, et al. Diphtheria Toxoid Particles as Q Fever Vaccine. Advanced Functional Materials. 2023.
  • Sam G, Plain K, Chen S, Islam A, Westman ME, Marsh I, et al. Synthetic Particulate Subunit Vaccines for the Prevention of Q Fever. Adv Healthc Mater. 2024:e2302351.
  • Chen, S., Quan, D. H., Sam, G., Ozberk, V., Wang, X. T., Halfmann, P., ... & Rehm, B. H. (2022). Assembly of Immunogenic Protein Particles toward Advanced Synthetic Vaccines. Small, 2205819.
  • Chen S, Ozberk V, Sam G, Gonzaga ZJC, Calcutt A, Pandey M, et al. Polymeric epitope-based vaccine induces protective immunity against group A Streptococcus. NPJ Vaccines. 2023;8(1):102.
  • Chen, S., Pounraj, S., Sivakumaran, N., Kakkanat, A., Sam, G., Kabir, M. T., & Rehm, B. H. (2023). Precision-engineering of subunit vaccine particles for prevention of infectious diseases. Frontiers in Immunology, 14.
  • de Silva, N., Mufeena, M. N. F., Sam, G., Dayarathna, S., Kumari, D., Wijayaratne, D., ... & Jayasinghe, S. (2020). Prevalence of Staphylococcus aurues carriage in patients with chronic kidney disease: A preliminary cross-sectional study of outpatients at the National Hospital of Sri Lanka.


Timeline

Research Fellow

Griffith University (GRIDD)
08.2023 - Current

Research Assistant

Griffith (GRIDD)
04.2023 - 07.2023

Animal Research Technician-Casual

Biosciences Resource Facility-Griffith University
10.2021 - Current

Research Assistant

Faculty Of Medicine, University Of Colombo
02.2018 - 09.2019

Ph.D - Biotechnology And Immunology

Griffith University

Master of Science - Cellular And Molecular Immunology

University of Colombo

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

Institute of Chemistry Ceylon

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