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Navdeep Kaur
Geebung,QLD
Summary
Research-driven Master’s student at Griffith University with a strong foundation in molecular biology, precision medicine, and cell-based assays. Expertise in isolating and optimizing CTC culture, and performing transcriptomic analysis to advance targeted therapy research. Proficient in qRT-PCR, gene cloning, microscopy, and bioinformatics tools. Skilled in executing high-impact research projects with a focus on oncology and life sciences applications, driving innovation in therapeutic development.
Overview
6
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
St Vincet’s Care Services
Personal Care Worker
10.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Assisting patients with their personal care needs such as showering, toileting, shaving, oral hygiene, dressing and eating while applying principles of infection control
- Assisting with mobility and communication needs
- Manual handling – use of mechanical hoist, stand hoist, full hoist
Griffith University
Graduate Research Student
07.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Conducted research on CTC-based personalized treatment for p16+ OPC patients
- Isolated and cultured CTCs from blood samples
- Characterized CTC markers and growth patterns using microscopy and imaging
- Evaluated drug responses in CTC cultures and spheroids for chemotherapy screening
- Developed an in-house spheroid culture protocol for drug testing
Kissan Seed Farms
Agricultural Consultant
03.2022 - 06.2023
Job overview
- Monitor all the area under crops, identify production, insect and disease related issues and actively contribute to problem solving in consultation with Production Manager
- Confirmed conduct of proper grading, germination check, purity and labelling of seed produced at farm
- Confirmed truthful and lawful labelling of marketed seed crop
Punjab Agricultural University
Graduate Researcher
01.2019 - 10.2021
Job overview
- Evaluated 40 sorghum genotypes hydroponically under varying salt concentrations
- Assessed physiological traits like germination rate, seedling growth, biomass, and vigor index
- Conducted qRT-PCR transcript profiling to study the expression of key salt stress-related transporter genes
- Analyzed nutritional quality parameters, identifying impacts of salinity on protein, fiber, and anti-nutritional compounds
- Provided recommendations for breeding salt-tolerant sorghum cultivars for saline environments
Punjab Agricultural University
Undergraduate Researcher
01.2019 - 05.2019
Job overview
- Cloned and characterized Cu/Zn Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) gene from wheat genotypes
- Performed RNA extraction, cDNA synthesis, and PCR amplification to analyze gene expression
- Conducted agarose gel electrophoresis, colony PCR, and plasmid sequencing for gene validation
Education
Griffith UniversityNathan, QLD
Masters of Science (Biotechnology)
05-2025
Punjab Agricultural University
Master of Science (Plant Breeding And Genetics)
01-2021
Punjab Agricultural University
Bachelor of Biotechnology
01-2019
Skills
- Isolation and propagation of circulating tumour cells (CTCs)
- Optimization of CTC culture techniques for personalized therapy
- Proficient in molecular biology techniques, including RNA extraction, cDNA synthesis, qRT-PCR, gene cloning, and sequencing
- Experienced in cell culture, spheroid culture, and drug screening assays
- Skilled in microscopy (fluorescence, phase-contrast) and imaging for cellular characterization
- Expertise in bioinformatics tools and statistical analysis for gene expression studies
- Strong background in plant biotechnology, hydroponic screening, and stress physiology
- Hands-on experience in agarose gel electrophoresis, colony PCR, plasmid isolation, and transformation
- Knowledgeable in laboratory management, protocol development, and research documentation
- Proficient in zebrafish handling and embryo microinjection techniques
Certification
- Certificate III in Individual support – Disability and Ageing, Australian Wide Training Institute, Bowen Hills, QLD
- Certificate First AID, Australia Wide First Aid, Brown Plains, QLD
- Quality, safety and you – NDIS worker orientation module
Publications
- Kaur, N., Sohu, R. S., Bhardwaj, R. & Kaur, M., Effect of salinity on physiological characters in sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L.), Agricultural Research Journal, 59, 844-855, 2022
- Kaur, N., Sohu, R. S., Bhardwaj, R., Kaur, M., Oberoi, H. K., & Singh, T., Forage quality analysis in response to salt stress and plant maturity in Sorghum, Cereal Research Communications, 1-10, 2024
Griffith Award for Academic Excellence
Recieved a scholarship to pursue Master of Biotechnology at Griffith University
Languages
English
Hindi
Punjabi
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Timeline
Personal Care Worker
St Vincet’s Care Services
10.2024 - Current
Graduate Research Student
Griffith University
07.2024 - Current
Agricultural Consultant
Kissan Seed Farms
03.2022 - 06.2023
Graduate Researcher
Punjab Agricultural University
01.2019 - 10.2021
Undergraduate Researcher
Punjab Agricultural University
01.2019 - 05.2019
Griffith University
Masters of Science (Biotechnology)
Punjab Agricultural University
Master of Science (Plant Breeding And Genetics)
Punjab Agricultural University
Bachelor of Biotechnology
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