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Bhuvan Anbalagan

Mississauga,ON

Summary

Detail-oriented Molecular Biologist with over 5 years of extensive hands-on experience in cloning, immunoassays, genomics and cell biology. Strong organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in fast-paced research environments.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Graduate Thesis Student

Queen's University
09.2021 - 06.2024
  • Thesis - Understanding the regulation and function of Cyclin dependent kinase 8 from disease associated variability
  • Created multiple mutant lines through site-directed mutagenesis via PCR
  • Performed SDS-PAGE and immunoprecipitation for protein characterization, ensuring data accuracy and consistency in documentation
  • Collaborated on laboratory investigations to troubleshoot experimental methods and improve workflow efficiency
  • Responsible for placing orders for lab resources and managing inventory

Teaching Assistant

Queen's University
09.2021 - 09.2023
  • Instructed activities for over 60 students, provided feedback and assisted with grading and classroom management
  • Partnered with professors to implement lesson plans that aligned with educational goals and objectives
  • Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills in interactions with students and faculty

Undergraduate Volunteer

SRM Institute of Science and Technology
08.2018 - 03.2021
  • Thesis - Generation of PHD3/phd3::EGFP construct for creating zebrafish hypoxia reporter line
  • Conducted enzymatic and biochemical assays in vitro to understand the catalytic activity of proteins
  • Prepared tissue sections using microtome and performed staining and imaging in line with research protocols
  • Utilized molecular docking and simulation studies to understand critical active sites and stability of proteins

Consultant

SPI Global (Springer Nature)
08.2020 - 11.2020
  • Edited and reviewed 10 scientific publications per week, ensuring adherence to strict editorial standards and deadlines, and maintaining effective workflow
  • Acted as a liaison between authors and the editorial team, maintaining effective communication and resolving issues

Intern (Karyotyping)

Institute for Communicative and Cognitive NeuroSciences
05.2018 - 06.2018
  • Performed karyotyping and chromosomal analysis on samples, adhering to quality control standards and maintaining compliance with laboratory safety procedures
  • Prepared samples and reagents for analysis by performing complex sample preparation tasks

Intern (Immunology and Serology)

MEDALL Health Care
12.2017 - 01.2018
  • Assisted in conducting immunological assays and serological tests on patient samples, following standard procedures and ensuring accurate results to meet project specifications
  • Recorded and analyzed data to produce report of results

Education

Master of Science - Biology (Molecular Biology)

Queen’s University
Kingston, ON
06.2024

Bachelor of Technology - Genetic Engineering

SRM Institute of Science And Technology
Chennai, India
06.2020

Skills

  • PCR
  • Real-time PCR
  • Western blotting
  • UV Vis Spectrophotometry
  • Immunoprecipitation
  • Histology
  • Site directed mutagenesis
  • Transformation
  • Cloning and vector construction
  • DNA and RNA extractions
  • Nucleic acid quantification
  • Microscopy
  • Microbiological assays
  • Protein extraction and purification
  • Immunostaining
  • Mammalian cell culture maintenance
  • Microsoft Office
  • SnapGene
  • PyMOL
  • R for biostatistics
  • Common laboratory equipment
  • Standard Operating Procedures
  • Writing protocols
  • Literature review
  • Presentations of research findings
  • Creation of worksheets for project tracking and documentation

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Tamil
Native or Bilingual

Accomplishments

· Publication: "Identification of the zebrafish fumarate hydratase active site by molecular docking and simulation studies", Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics, September 2020.

· Awards: Travel award from Ottawa University for Canadian Society for Molecular Sciences 2023 conference (2023); International Student Advisor, Biology Graduate Student Council, Queen's University (2022-2023); Conference Awards, Queen's University (2022, 2023); Gold Medal, Research Day, SRMIST (2019).

Timeline

Graduate Thesis Student

Queen's University
09.2021 - 06.2024

Teaching Assistant

Queen's University
09.2021 - 09.2023

Consultant

SPI Global (Springer Nature)
08.2020 - 11.2020

Undergraduate Volunteer

SRM Institute of Science and Technology
08.2018 - 03.2021

Intern (Karyotyping)

Institute for Communicative and Cognitive NeuroSciences
05.2018 - 06.2018

Intern (Immunology and Serology)

MEDALL Health Care
12.2017 - 01.2018

Master of Science - Biology (Molecular Biology)

Queen’s University

Bachelor of Technology - Genetic Engineering

SRM Institute of Science And Technology

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