Neha Puri

Experienced microbiologist and biotechnologist with a proven track record in research, laboratory techniques, and product development. Adept at streamlining lab processes for improved efficiency and quality outcomes. Results-oriented individual with a passion for continuous learning and innovation. Known for leveraging analytical thinking and creativity to solve problems and deliver high-impact solutions in fast-paced environments.

• Identify chemical-based applications for the Australian red meat industry to increase the shelf life of vacuum-packed red lamb
• Developed an anaerobic system to replicate conditions occurring in vacuum-packed meats
• Characterization of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) in kefir using De Man, Rogosa and Sharpe agar
• Investigated the antimicrobial activity of LAB present in kefir against Salmonella typhimurium and Bacillus cereus using agar diffusion method

Demonstrated expression of Trichoderma Virens Translin using E.coli expression system and purification using various techniques, including metal chelating affinity chromatography, anion exchange chromatography, and gel filtration, and the optimization of the protein's initial crystallization using robotics which was further optimized using the sitting and hanging drop method.

Contributed to research on cancer metastasis from an ecological perspective, creating crucial phylogenetic analysis models to understand the impact of evolution and ecology on pro-tumour gene expression.

Agile Project Management (Certificate course)