Raina Soni
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EDUCATION
Northeastern University, Boston, MA 2022-2024
Master of Science in Biotechnology GPA: 3.59
CVM University, Gujarat, India 2021-2022
Post graduate diploma in Bioinformatics GPA – 9.8
Sardar Patel University, Gujarat, India 2018-2021
Bachelor of Science in Genetics GPA: 7.9
COURSEWORK
• Molecular Genetics
• Genetic Engineering
• Bioinformatics
• Cell Culture
• Cell Biology
• Computational Biology
EXPERIENCE
Dissertation Student, Akanksha Hospital – Gujarat, India 01/2022 – 04/2022
• Worked on CFTR mutations associated with male infertility for thesis project
• Collected patient’s sample, performed DNA isolation and PCR, analyzed result by Gel electrophoresis
• Improved laboratory skills and gained research insights Intern, Biolim – Chennai, India 08/2020 – 09/2020
• Undertook research associate role in nanotechnology-based drug delivery
• Learned how to work on a research problem, cite an example, draft a research proposal, collect literature, estimate timeline, budget, etc.
• Improved Interpersonal skills
TECHNICAL SKILLS
• Laboratory Techniques: Cell Culture, DNA Isolation, PCR, Statistical Analysis, Gel Electrophoresis, Technical Writing.
• Bioinformatics Tools: BLAST
• Databases: SwissProt, NCBI, PubMed
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
National Service Scheme - 2018
• Volunteered at Dahemi Village, India to spread awareness about women’s health
• Organized Blood Donation Camp
CERTIFICATE COURSE
Tools and Techniques in Molecular Diagnostics by NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council) – 2018
• Provided practical and theoretical understanding of molecular cloning, macromolecule blotting and probing, gel electrophoresis, PCR