Thakshila Fernando

A biotechnology graduate with a record of achievement providing outstanding research skills, comprehensive knowledge all standards and regulations, and operational dexterity in fast-paced laboratory environments. Able to combine academic knowledge and theoretical training with practical experience to provide solutions- oriented service.

A great motivator who thrives off positive results and seeks opportunities to continue learning and growing. Demonstrates exceptional problem- solving skills by responding quickly to problems and generating effective solutions. Excellent work ethic, motivated to perform well both individually and in a team context.

• Analysis of antibacterial peptide of fungal endophytes from Australian native medicinal plants.
• Comparison of the ICP-OES dual viewing modes in the estimation of heavy metals in water samples.
• Bionics – Seeing Into the Future (Group)
  What prospects exist regarding the development of novel prosthetics which aim to restore- or partially restore-vision to the blind?

• Gel electrophoresis/In silico analysis
• MALDI-ToF MS
• Bioinformatics
• Purification by affinity chromatography – AKTAprime liquidchromatography instrument
• ICP-OES: Operation
• Pipetting and spectrophotometry
• ELISA / Western Blot/ TID50
• Chromatography techniques - Thin-layer chromatography,Size-exclusion chromatography, Paper chromatography and Column chromatography, Gel filtration chromatography
• DNA profiling
• Analysis of protein by SDS-PAGE
• Plasmid preparation, analysis and use of beta-gal in cloning
• ORF analysis and PCR primer design
• Size fractionation of DNA by agarose gel electrophoresis

 • Calculations for preparation of solutions, problem solving

 • Preparation and quantitation of genomic DNA, and digestion of DNA with restriction enzymes