Microbiology researcher

Shruti Bhattacharya

Phone 781-***-****

email findme.shruti @gmail.com

Summary

Shruti Bhattacharya is a researcher in the area of molecular and microbiology. Her research interest is microbiology, gene expression and regulation, developmental biology, therapeutic biology and molecular biology. She has experience with modern and classic cloning techniques (eg: Gateway cloning,RE cloning and Topo cloning), PCR, Gel electroporesis, SDS-PAGE, RNAi, experimenting with live worms (C.elegans), histology techniques like tissue preparation, section and staining of animal and plant tissue, media preparation, NGM plate preparation. Experience with standard tools and methods of microbiology, such as pippetting, plating and identification. She is a strong team player with collaborative detailed oriented mindset and good communication skill.

Education

The Catholic University of America,Washington,DC

Department of Biology

M.S Cell and Microbiology Spring 2015

University of Kalyani

Department of Environmental Science

M.Phil Environmental Biotechnology,Jul 2008

Dissertation title: Bioremediation of Heavy metals from

Electroplating and steel industries.

Advisor: Prof. Subhas Chandra Santra.

Bangalore University

M.S,Biotechnology,Jul 2006

University of Kalyani

B.S Zoology(Hons), Jul2004

Core Technical skills

Tools: Microscopy (Stereoscope,Compoundscope), transilluminator imaging system,spectrophotometer, microtome, Laminar flow hood, centrifuge, autoclave, nanodrop, Incubator, pHmeter, PCR machine and some more machine required for molecular biology laboratory.

Software: Word excel, Powerpoint, ApE software,Vector NTI

Technologies: Modern and classic cloning techniques (e.g. Gateway cloning, RE cloning and Topo cloning) PCR (qPCR), RNAi, experimenting with live worms(C.elegans), slide preparation, histology technique like tissue preparation, section and staining of animal and plant tissue, bacteria cultures, Media preparation for several bacterial cultures, for NGM plates needed for worms, buffer preparation.

Live stock handling and dissection: Mouse, Nematode worms(C.elegans),Coockroach, Earthworm.

Relevant courses: Microbiology,Gene organ and expression, Model organism and human disease, Developmental Biology, Cell structure and function, Membrane trafficking, Method Biology research, Metabolism, Immunology, Biochemistry, Environmental Science.

Honors and Awards

Teaching Assistantship during M.S at Catholic University of America 2012-2015.

Publications:

Refereed conference paper

Bhattacharya S,Bhattacharya S,Santra SC. 2009. Bioremediation of mercury and chromium by using bacterial strain isolated from industrial dumping ground in West Bengal, India. 96th Indian Science Congress, Shillong, India.

Poster Presentation

Bhattacharya S, Corsi AK 2014. Characterizing HLH-8/ CeTwist in target gene regulation. SDB Mid-Atlantic regional meeting, Baltimore MD.

Teaching experience

The Catholic University of America, Washington DC

Department of Biology

Worked as teaching assistant for the courses: Investigation in Molecular Biology (BIOL-317) Spring 2013,2014,2015, Microbiology (BIOL-223) Fall 2014, Mechanism of Life (BIOL-105) Fall 2014, Inorganic chemistry Fall 2012.

Assisted the professor to prepare an improved protocol for each lab experiment.

Prepared, ordered and maintained the lab stocks of necessary reagents,solutions and supplies.

Cataloged the reagent inventory for the class and reported to the professor as required.

Assisted students during the laboratory classes and tutored them on one to one basis during my office hours.

Proctored and graded the exams and the quizes of approximately 45 students.

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