ANKITA SHAH

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EDUCATION

University of Victoria, British Columbia [Canada] 2013 – 2017

oDegree Awarded: Bachelor of Science – Microbiology

oCoursework: Pre-calculus, Calculus I, Infinite Mathematics, Life Sciences Statistics, Fundamentals of Chemistry I & II, Fundamentals of Physics I & II, Organic Chemistry I & II, Cell Biology, English I, Biochemistry & Microbiology Laboratory Techniques, Molecular Microbiology, Immunology, Genetics, Biochemistry etc.

American International School in Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. 2008 – 2013

oDegree(s) Awarded:

American High School Diploma

Coursework: Math, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, History, Arabic, French, Economics, English

International Baccalaureate Program Diploma

Coursework: IB SL English, IB SL Spanish, IB SL Mathematics, IB HL Economics, IB HL Biology, IB HL Chemistry

TECHNICAL SKILLS

CHEMISTRY SKILLS

Preparing solutions

Extraction & separation

Filtrations

Simple and fractional distillation

Solubility tests

Liquid chromatography

Reflux methods

Recrystallization

MICROBIOLOGY & BIOCHEMISTRY SKILLS

Plasmid DNA Separation

Agarose Gel Electrophoresis

SDS-PAGE

Cell Fractionation & Differential Centrifugation

Sample Preparation Procedures for Cell Lysis

Preparation of Cells for Cryopreservation

Standard Assays [e.g.: BSA]

2D Separation of Proteins and Peptides

MALDI TOF & MALDI TOF/TOF Analysis

MS & MS/MS Analysis

Immunological Characterization of Breast Cancer Cell Lines

Flow Cytometry and ELISA

Streak Plate & Bacterial Enumeration

Protein Extraction & Purification

qPCR/PCR Methods

Primer Design & Primer Analysis

Chromatin Immunoprecipitation of Yeast Genes

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Office

Macintosh iLife Applications

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Traktor DJ Software

LANGUAGES

English: First language/ Fluent

Hindi: Fluent

Gujarati: Second Language/ Fluent

Spanish: Reading, Writing, Conservation skills/ Fluent

Arabic: Reading, Writing, Basic Knowledge

Sanskrit: Reading, Writing, Basic Knowledge

Kannada: Basic Knowledge, Reading, Speaking

French: Reading, Writing, Basic Conversation Skills

EXPERIENCE

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

International Student Conference Planner – 2014

Idea Fest Performer – 2014

Mix and Mingle Luncheon Planner - 2014

Exchange Student Conference Planner – 2015

UMANG UVIC Indian Students’ Association Secretary – 2015-2016

UMANG UVIC Indian Students’ Association Administrative Director – 2016-2017

National Indian Students’ Society Conference Canada: Director of Administrative & Financial Affairs 2017

DJ at various locations [UVIC UMANG events like Diwali, Holi, Bollywood Club nights at Distrikt & Sugar, Global Medical/Dental Brigade Program]

LABORATORY EXPERIENCE

UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA

All the skills mentioned in the technical skills section were learnt and practiced for a duration of two years in the microbiology and biochemistry department of UVIC.

WORK EXPERIENCE

PARVATIBAI CHARITABLE TRUST HOSPITAL MUMBAI, INDIA

Intern [3 months]

Duties: check blood pressure, take electro-cardiogram, filling out injections for patients, etc.

JEANNIE’S CAFÉ

Prep cook [2015]

THE DOCKS

Prep cook [2016-2017]

UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA, B.C

Administrative Assistant

Duties/Skills: used communication skills to gather information and instruct team members, gained team work and management skills while organizing events on campus, organizational and time management skills were improved, multi-tasking skills were developed, created videos, poster, promotional materials etc. Events such as multiple conferences for team building and student leaderships were planned and executed as well.

ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS

Diabetes Walkathon [UAE 2012]

Abu Dhabi Triathlon [UAE 2014]

Badminton, Squash and Working out

Travelling & Hiking

Exposure to new cultures

Various Runs/walks for fundraising purposes

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