Ph.D. Biotech Microbiologist and Research Scientist
Resume:
PRIYANKA SHARMA, Ph.D.
Research Scientist Molecular Biology Microbiology Nanomedicine Pharmacovigilance
Tampa, Florida ***********@*****.*** Phone: 656-***-****
U.S. Work Authorization: Employment Authorization Document (EAD)
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Ph.D.-trained microbiologist and research scientist with experience spanning molecular genetics, pharmaceutical sciences, nanomedicine, ocular drug delivery, cell-based assays, and pharmacovigilance. Three years of research experience at the University of South Florida, prior molecular genetics research at CARI-IVRI, and academic leadership and teaching experience in biotechnology and microbiology. Hands-on expertise in cell culture (maintaining cells and reviving, freezing was major work in my Previous job ), PCR/real-time PCR, nucleic-acid isolation, ELISA, Western/Southern blotting, electrophoresis, MTT cytotoxicity assays, and nanoparticle formulation and characterization. Contributed to peer-reviewed research articles, conference presentations, and translational projects relevant to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life-science, and academic research environments.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Molecular Biology & Genetics • Cell Culture • Microbiology • PCR / Real-Time PCR • DNA/RNA Isolation • cDNA Synthesis • ELISA • Western & Southern Blotting • Gel Electrophoresis / PAGE • MTT Cytotoxicity Assays • Nanoparticle Formulation & Characterization • Drug Release & Entrapment Efficiency • Pharmacovigilance / FAERS Research • Sequence Analysis • BLAST • Phylogenetic Analysis • Scientific Writing • Research Collaboration
RESEARCH & PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Biological Research Scientist Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Taneja College of Pharmacy, University of South Florida Tampa, FL Aug 31, 2022 – Aug 31, 2025
• Supported pharmaceutical-science research involving nanoparticle-based drug delivery, ocular therapeutics, in-vitro characterization, and pharmacovigilance.
• Performed maintenance and revival of cell lines and conducted cell-based cytotoxicity testing using MTT assays.
• Applied molecular and biochemical methods including PCR/real-time PCR, RNA isolation, cDNA synthesis, gel electrophoresis, PAGE, Western blotting, ELISA, Gel Doc, Nanodrop, and related laboratory techniques.
• Worked with nanoparticle formulations and characterization parameters including particle size, zeta potential, drug release, and entrapment efficiency.
• Contributed to peer-reviewed publications and a conference poster in pharmacovigilance and ocular drug-delivery research.
Head, Department of Biotechnology / Faculty HIMT College Delhi/NCR, India 2013 – 2016
• Taught biotechnology and microbiology to B.S. and M.S. students and supported laboratory-based instruction.
• Led departmental academic activities while serving as Head of the Department of Biotechnology.
• Supported student learning in microbiology, biotechnology, and laboratory methods through classroom and practical instruction.
Research Scholar – Molecular Biology / Molecular Genetics Molecular Genetics Laboratory, Department of Avian Genetics & Breeding, CARI-IVRI Izatnagar, Bareilly, India Three-year research appointment 2005– 2008
• Conducted molecular-genetics research on indigenous Aseel and Kadakanath chicken breeds using microsatellite markers and immune-related genes.
• Performed DNA/RNA isolation, PCR and PCR-RFLP workflows, agarose gel/PAGE analysis, sequence analysis, BLAST analysis, phylogenetic analysis, and immunological trait analysis including HA titer, lysozyme, and IgG.
Microbiologist Trainee Paras Milk Industry Sahibabad, India Two-month training
• Performed microbiological testing of milk products in an industrial quality-control environment.
Industrial / Summer Training Ved Ram and Sons; Brindavan Beverages Pvt. Ltd. (Coca-Cola) India Training appointments
• Completed microbiological testing work involving casein and whey powder and short-term beverage-industry training.
SELECTED RESEARCH PROJECTS
• BMS-CDD-2025-14: Formulation Development and In Vitro Characterization of Nanoparticles of Pazopanib for Wet Macular Degeneration.
• Honokiol nanoparticles for the treatment of ocular neovascularization.
• Pharmacovigilance studies evaluating cardiovascular adverse events associated with antiglaucoma medications, norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitors, and triptans using the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS).
EDUCATION
Ph.D. in Microbiology Chaudhary Charan Singh University Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India 2011
• Dissertation: Molecular genetic characterization of Aseel and Kadakanath with special reference to IL-2 and IL-15 genes and study using microsatellite markers.
M.Sc. in Microbiology Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna University Srinagar, Uttarakhand, India 2004
B.Sc. – Zoology, Botany and Chemistry Chaudhary Charan Singh University Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India 2002
TECHNICAL & LABORATORY SKILLS
• Cell & Microbial Culture: Maintenance and revival of cell lines; fungal and bacterial culture; MTT cytotoxicity assays.
• Molecular Biology: PCR, real-time PCR, DNA/total RNA/mRNA isolation, cDNA synthesis, PCR-RFLP, agarose and Metaphor gel electrophoresis, PAGE, Southern blotting, Western blotting.
• Immunology & Analytical Techniques: HA titration, lysozyme, IgG, ELISA, Gel Doc, Nanodrop, phosphoimager.
• Nanomedicine / Formulation: Nanoparticle formulation; particle-size and zeta-potential assessment; drug-release and entrapment-efficiency studies.
• Bioinformatics / Molecular Analysis: Sequence analysis, BLAST analysis, phylogenetic-tree analysis.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Word • Microsoft Excel • Microsoft PowerPoint • Internet-based scientific research and literature searching
PEER-REVIEWED RESEARCH ARTICLES
Kandukuru, A., Sharma, P., Gupta, S., Gupta, D., & Sutariya, V. (2025). Cardiovascular adverse events associated with antiglaucoma medications: A pharmacovigilance study of the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System. The American College of Cardiology journal.
Kandukuru, A., Sharma, P., Gupta, S., Nkembo, A., & Sutariya, V. (2024). Cardiovascular adverse events associated with norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitors: A pharmacovigilance study of the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System. Canadian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology.
Sharma, P., Gupta, S., Bhatt, P., Kandukuru, A., Feng, C., & Sutariya, V. (2024). Cardiovascular adverse events associated with triptans for treatment of migraine: A pharmacovigilance study of the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS). Canadian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology.
Gaur, P., Kumar, S., & Singh, L. (Accepted). Genetic characterization of Aseel breed of Indian native chicken using microsatellite markers. Indian Veterinary Journal.
Kumar, S., Gaur, P., & Sharma, S. K. (2011). Genetic characterization of Kadakanath breed of Indian native chicken using microsatellite markers. Indian Veterinary Journal.
Kumar, R., Kumar, S., Singh, D. P., & Gaur, P. (2007). DNA polymorphism at IL-2Rγ and IL-15Rα genes in Aseel native chicken. Journal of Applied Animal Research, 32, 107–110.
CONFERENCE PRESENTATION
Sharma, P., Bhatt, P., Gandhi, R., & Sutariya, V. (2023). Honokiol nanoparticles for the treatment of ocular neovascularization [Poster presentation]. Cardiovascular Conference, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of South Florida.
RESEARCH ABSTRACT
Gaur, P., Kumar, S., Singh, L., & Singh, D. P. (2007). Humoral immunoresponsiveness of Kadakanath breed of native chicken to sheep erythrocytes. In Proceedings of the National Seminar on “New Strides in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology & Agriculture Science,” Doon (PG) Paramedical College & Hospital, Dehradun, Feb. 3–4, 2007, BT-15.
CERTIFICATION / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• AI Health Fusion 2025 – International Conference on AI Frontier in Health Sciences: Unveiling New Possibilities and Challenges, organized by Metro College of Health Sciences and Research in collaboration with P.R.S. Educational Trust.
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Vijaykumar Sutariya
Associate Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Taneja College of Pharmacy, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL 33612
Email: ********@***.*** Phone: 813-***-****
Dr. Ritu Chaudhary
Research Scientist, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer & Research Institute, Tampa, FL
Email: ****.*********@*******.*** Phone: +1-951-***-****
Memooda
Assistant Professor, College of Public Health, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
Email: *******@***.*** Phone: +1-813-***-****
Dr. Sanjeev Kumar
Principal Scientist, Molecular Genetics Laboratory, CARI, Bareilly, India
Email: *******@*****.*** Phone: +91-983*******
Contact this candidate