Ph.D. Topic
Molecular Parasitology
Research Area
Molecular Parasitology
Ph.D. Supervisor
Prof. Ashis Kumar Das
Co. Supervisor
Dr. Anupama Mittal
Co. Supervisor 2
Dr Shilpi Garg
p20210010@pilani.bits-pilani.ac.in
Research Type
Full Time
Research Year
September-2021
Ph.D. Status
Ongoing
About
A senior researcher at the Molecular Parasitology and Systems Biology Lab at Birla Institute of Technology and Sciences, Pilani [ lead by Prof Ashis Das ]exploring the proteomic aspects of extracellular vesicles for malaria diagnostic purposes.Aspiring to devise minimally invasive prognostic tools for endemic regions to prevent severe disease .
Academic Background
1. MSc in Molecular Microbiology from University of Hyderabad.
2.BSc in Life Sciences , Sri Venkateshwar college , University of Delhi
Conferences Attended
1.ISEV 2025- International Society of Extracellular Vesicles Annual Meeting [23-27 April 2025 in Vienna, Austria]
2.EVOLE 2025 - Indian Society for Extracellular Vesicles (InSEV),[23rd-25th March 2025,JL Auditorium, AIIMS, New Delhi.]
3.ICPvR -9th International Conference on Plasmodium vivax Research in Puducherry, India, [12-14 February, 2025].
Research Skills
* Literature Survey and Scientific Data representations
* Basic Molecular techniques and Molecular Cloning Experiments
* Gene ontology and functional annotation,network designing
* Plant tissue culture [culturing plant in media to acclimatizing it to natural environment ,worked with root nodules ]
* Basic microbiology techniques [worked with rhizospheric bacteria]
* Animal cell culture basics
* Blood and Plasma -Transcriptomics and Proteomics analysis and related technologies are something I am currently exploring, Along with understanding Extracellular Vesicles in these bio-fluids.
Teaching Experience
I have Instructed Microbiology and Genetic Engineering Technology practicals for both Masters's and Bachelors's students at BITS ,Birla Institute of Technology and Science,Pilani, Rajasthan.
Hobbies
My favorite sport is badminton.I really enjoy swimming and cycling too. Love traveling and exploring new places.