University Assistant

M. RAJALAKSHMI

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Thadagam road, Coimbatore – 641 025, Tamil Nadu, India.

Date of Birth – 10th May, 1988

Mobile: +91-954**-***** e-mail – ********@*****.***

Skills:

General skills in research project management and data analysis. Specific expertise and interests in Clinical Biotechnology, Immunology, Microbiology and Molecular Biology.

Teaching Skill:

Post-graduate demonstrator. Have supervised practical classes for postgraduate students.

Have lead the undergraduate students to seminars and inter collegiate workshops.

Other Skills:

Knowledge of research methodology.

Data collection, writing and presenting reports.

Computing skills: Basic knowledge in windows 7, XP, Adobe Photoshop and MS office.

Education:

2011-2016: Research Scholar: Clinical Biotechnology Laboratory, Dept. of Microbial Biotechnology, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.

Ph.D on ‘Influence of fatty acids from Streptomyces spp. against Candida albicans biofilm and their morphogenetic pathway’,under the Guidance of Dr. V. Brindha Priyadarisini, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Microbial Biotechnology, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore.

2010-2011 PG diploma: DBT-PURSE fellow (Advanced Diploma in Molecular Diagnostics), Dept. of Biotechnology, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu.

Project on ‘Semi Synthetic Fluoroquinolones as antimicrobial agent against Streptococcus pyogenes’ under the guidance of Dr. S. Karutha Pandian, Professor and Head, Dept. of Biotechnology, Alagappa University, Karaikudi.

2008-2010 M.Sc Microbiology, Srimati Indra aGandhi College of Arts and Science, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu.

Project on ‘Molecular Identification of Calcium Precipitating Bacteria in Orthodontic Appliances’ under the guidance of Dr. S. Maruthamuthu, Scientist, Corrosion Protection Division, CECRI, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu.

2005-2008 B.Sc Microbiology, Srimati Indra Gandhi College of Arts and Science, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu.

Technical Skills:

Molecular biology: DNA isolation, RNA isolation, RT-PCR, qRT-PCR, Phase contrast microscopy, Confocal laser scanning microscopy and Scaning electron microscopy.

Immunology: RIA, ABO Grouping, WIDAL, ELISA.

Electrophoresis techniques: AGE, SDS-PAGE.

Lab Techniques: Basic Microbiological Lab techniques.

Awards and Fellowship:

DBT-PURSE fellowship during PG Diploma Course, Alagappa University.

UGC certified course in Bioinformatics.

Paper Publications:

Srinivasan, P., Assalam Khan, K., Rajaperumal, U., Venesh Kumar, R., Suganya, K., Rajalakshmi, M., (2012). Invitro Antibacterial activity of Lactobacillus plantarum isolated from soy milk. Int. J. Pharm. Bio. Sci., 3(3) 209-219.

Srinivasan, P., and Rajalakshmi, M., C. elegans and Innate Immunity: A proteomic approach (2012). Lap Lambert Publication, ISBN (978-3-8473-0046-5).

Ponnuraj Srinivasan, Manickam Rajalakshmi, Rajan Venesh Kumar and Kajamaideen Assalam Khan (2013). Proteomic studies in Caenorhabditis elegans infected with Salmonella typhi and Cronobacter sakazakii ATCC BAA-894. Online J. Biosci. Inf., 4(2) 179 – 200.

Manickam Rajalakshmi, Jagadeesan Raaghavi, Maria Francis Poffe, Ponnuraj Srinivasan, Venkatesan Brindha Priyadarsini (2014). Effect of crude Fatty acid extract of Streptomyces sps on biofilm forming Candida albicans MTCC 3017. Res. J. Rec. Sci. 3:283-290.

Manickam Rajalakshmi, Ponnuraj Srinivasan, Maria Francis Poffe, Rajendran Suresh, Venkatesan Brindha Priyadarisini (2014). Crude fatty acid extracts of Streptomyces sps inhibits the biofilm forming Streptococcus pyogenes ATCC 19615. J. Biochem. Tech. 5(2):679-684.

Poffe Maria Francis, Rajalakshmi Manickam, Suresh Rajendran, Brindha Priyadarisini Venkatesan (2014). Studies on the antibacterial activity of the actinomycetes isolated from the fish cultivating reservoirs of Tamil Nadu. Act. Biol. Ind. 3(1):556-560.

Poffe Maria Francis, Rajalakshmi Manickam and Brindha Priyadharshini Venkataesan (2014). Crude protein extract of Actinobacteria exhibits antibacterial activity against Salmonella typhi. Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci. 3(7) 319-326.

R Suresh, M Saravanakumar, P Suganyadevi, M Rajalakshmi and Poffe Maria Francis (2015). Anti-proliferative Properties of Anthocyanin from Indian Cassava (Manihot Esculenta, Crantz) on Hep-2 and Mcf-7 Cell Lines. Am. J. PharmTech Res.5 (3) 2249-3387.

Gene Sequence Submission

Streptomyces fradiae strain BUCBT-AP11 16S ribosomal RNA gene, partial sequence and received accession number KP228015.

Streptomyces griseorubens strain BUCBT-09 16S ribosomal RNA gene, partial sequence and received accession number KP228016.

Streptomyces violaceoruber strain BUCBT-23 16S ribosomal RNA gene, partial sequence and received accession number KP228017.

Streptomyces fradiae strain CBT BR13 16S ribosomal RNA gene, partial sequence and received accession number KP230701.

Streptomyces prasinus strain CBT JB87 16S ribosomal RNA gene, partial sequence and received accession number KP233821.

Streptomyces galbus strain CBT BW2 16S ribosomal RNA gene, partial sequence and received accession number KP233822.

Streptomyces parvulus strain CBT-BU1 16S ribosomal RNA gene, partial sequence and received accession number KU745528.

Conference, presentation and trainings attended:

Participated in Regional Level seminar on Emerging Trends in Biochemistry and Hospital Management - 2008, conducted by Indian Medical Association and Shrimati Indira Gandhi College, Tiruchirapalli.

Participated in Bioeclectics -2009, 7th national conference of IAAM, conducted by SRM Arts and Science College, Chennai.

Participated in Science Academies Lecture Workshop on carbon sequestration in mitigation of Global warming (SW-CMGW 2012), conducted by Bharathiar University, Coimbatore.

Participated in National workshop on Advanced Instruments for characterization - 2012, conducted by Bharathiar University, Coimbatore.

Organized National level symposium Biogalaxia’.2013-Glimpse of Innovations in Biotechnology, conducted by Bharathiar University, Coimbatore.

Participated in the Workshop on Regeneration and stem cell biology (RESCB-2013), conducted by manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli.

Participated and presented paper in 3rd International Science Congress (ISC-2013), conducted by International science congress association and Karunya University, Coimbatore.

Participated in the workshop on Research Methodology-2013, conducted by Bharathiar University, Coimbatore.

Participated in one day national workshop on Recent Advances in Aquatic Research-2013, conducted by Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore.

Participated in national seminar on bioprospecting for today’s world-2014, conducted by Bharathiar University, Coimbatore.

Participated in two day workshop on X-ray crystallography and its application (WXRCA-2014), Conducted by Bharathiar University, Coimbatore.

Participated in the training programme on Microbial techniques – 2014, conducted by Annamalai University, Parangipettai.

Participated and presented poster in National level Conference on Advances in Drug Design, Discovery and Development(NCADDD 2014),conducted by Anna University, Tiruchirappalli.

Participated in the Science Academic Lecture workshop on Biological sciences: Research prospects and applications, conducted by Karpagam University, Coimbatore.

Participated and oral presentation in National conference on Biotechnology in Human Welfare (NCBHW-2014), conducted by Karpagam University, Coimbatore.

Organized National level symposium Biogalaxia - 2014-Phenomenal Science, conducted by Bharathiar University, Coimbatore.

Participated in Workshop on Aquaculture and cytokine gene amplification – 2015, conducted by Karpagam University, Coimbatore.

Co-Curricular Activities:

State level essay competition organized by Tamil Iakya Kalvikazhakam and won first prize.

Won cash prize for essay competition organized by Nandini Voice for the deprived, at Chennai.

Journal reviewer

1.International journal of medicine and medical sciences (IJMMS)

2.Bioprocess and Biosystems Engineering (Springer)

Personal Information:

Father’s name : P. Manickam

Mother’s name : M. Angammal

Gender : Female

Marital Status : Single

Nationality : Indian

Languages Known : English and Tamil (read, write and speak),

Hobbies : Reading books, Drawing.

References:

Dr. B. Malai kozhundan Dr. V. Brindha Priyadarisini,

Dept. of Animal Health and Management, Assistant Professor,

Alagappa University, Dept. of Microbial Biotechnology,

Karaikudi – 3. Bharathiar University,

*********.*****@*****.*** Coimbatore – 46,

*********@**********.***

Declaration

I hereby declare that all the information mentioned above is true to the best of my knowledge and concern.

Date: 17.8.16 yours faithfully,

Place: Coimbatore

(M. Raja Lakshmi)

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