Devarshi Acharya

Motivated and results-oriented biotechnology graduate student leveraging advanced technical skills and a solid foundation in pharmaceutical sciences to drive innovative research. Delivered impactful results through molecular docking, nanotechnology applications, and lab techniques, achieving recognition with an All India Rank of 396 in GPAT 2023. Seeking to contribute expertise to a forward-thinking organization.

• Biotalent Canada: Scientific Report Writing Fundamentals
• GCP Fundamentals
• QA/QC Fundamentals
• GMP Fundamentals
• GLP Fundamentals
• Essential Skills Fundamentals
• Health Canada: Local Risk Assessment
• Scientific Writing and Meta-Analysis Certifications

• Peer-Reviewed Article, Sunscreens: A Comprehensive Review with the Application of Nanotechnology, Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jddst.2023.104720, Reviewed nanotechnology-based sunscreen advancements to enhance UV protection, stability, and water resistance
• Peer-Reviewed Article, An Update on Strategies for Delivering Protein and Peptide Drugs to the Eye, ACS Omega, https://doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.3c02897, analyzed ocular delivery strategies, highlighting nanocarriers for improved bioavailability and stability
• Peer-Reviewed Article, An Update on the Latest Strategies in Retinal Drug Delivery, Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery, https://doi.org/10.1080/17425247.2024.2358886, investigated advanced retinal drug delivery methods for precise targeting, and enhanced bioavailability
• Peer-Reviewed Article, Reviving Fertility: Phytochemicals as Natural Allies in the Fight Against Non-Genetic Male Infertility, Clinical Complementary Medicine and Pharmacology, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ccmp.2024.100128, explored the potential of plant-derived compounds to improve reproductive health by targeting non-genetic infertility causes
• Book chapter, New Approaches to Vaccines for Cancer, Academic Press, https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-18564-9.00009-6, discussed innovative cancer vaccine technologies aimed at advancing immunotherapy

• GPAT 2023: Achieved All India Rank 396 for academic excellence in pharmacy
• Received SSIP 2.0 financial grant for innovative project development

• Biotech Student Interest Group (SIG), Northeastern University
• President: January 2025 – present
• Leading collaborations with industry professionals to expand biotech opportunities for students
• Organizing career-focused initiatives to bridge the gap between academia and industry
• CFO: May 2024 – Dec 2024

Assisted in planning events that connected students with professionals to foster skill-building and knowledge-sharing

Practice School Project (Semester VII)

• Title: Advanced Nanotechnology-Based Sunscreen
• Conducted a literature review on nanotechnology-based sunscreens, evaluating safety profiles to recommend advancements
• Created a comprehensive review article highlighting innovative approaches to sunscreen formulation

Project Work (Semester VIII)

• Title: Development and Process Optimization of Grape Seed Oil-Based Nanoemulsion for Photoprotection
• Developed stable nanoemulsion formulations to improve photoprotection efficacy
• Optimized formulation parameters through rheological and droplet size analysis, ensuring product stability
• Secured funding via the SSIP 2.0 grant for impactful innovation in sunscreen development

Master’s Program Projects

• Title: Docking and Toxicity Estimation for Protein Targets
• Modeled drug-protein interactions using SwissDock to predict therapeutic efficacy
• Evaluated toxicity profiles for safe and targeted drug delivery applications
• Title: Biotechnology Applications Lab
• Executed advanced lab techniques like CRISPR editing and protein purification to refine biopharmaceutical production
• Designed and applied experimental workflows to optimize cell culture processes for industrial scalability