HARSIMRAT KAUR

MOTIVATED | DEPENDABLE| PASSIONATE

Former Research Scientist specializing in Cancer Research and COVID-19 research. Skilled in Protein interaction studies and polymer composites. Proficient in conducting complex experiments and high throughput specimen processing using manual and robotic systems, resulting in multiple peer-reviewed publications. Experienced in managing lab operations and leading efficient research teams, thriving in collaborative and innovative environments.

1. Kaur, Harsimrat, Kaur, H., Rajesh, P and Rajesh, C. (2023); “In Silico design and characterization of RAD51 protein inhibitors targeting homologous recombination repair for cancer therapy”; Genome Instability and Disease 4, 289–302 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s42764-023-00106-4.

2. Kaur, Harsimrat., Singh R., Singh K., Kaur S., Jairath M. and Sidhu S.K. (2021); “Pervasiveness and Epidemiological Profile of SARS-CoV-2 Infection among the Population of Majha Region of Punjab, India”; Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research.

3. Kaur, Harsimrat., Kaur, H., Rajesh, P and Rajesh, C. (2019); “Nanotechnology-Based Drug Delivery System for Cancer Therapy”; International Journal of Nanobiotechnology.

4. Kaur, Harsimrat., and Rajesh, C. (2016); Identification of Conserved Domains of Proteins Involved in Homologous Recombination Repair. Book chapter in book titled “Recent Advances in Emerging Technologies”; Publisher: Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University; Page. 39-51. (ISBN # 978-81-929890-1-3)

Publications under review

1. Kaur, Harsimrat., Kaur, H., Rajesh, P and Rajesh, C. “ In Silico studies of RAD51 protein inhibitors targeting Homologous Recombination Repair for cancer therapy”

Communicated to Computational Biology and Chemistry

• Second Prize in Poster presentation at Research Scholar’s Meet on held at SGGSWU, Fatehgarh Sahib In association with Indian Science Congress Association, Patiala Chapter
• Third Prize in oral presentation at International conference held at Thapar University, Patiala, Punjab.
• secured First position in DBMS, C/C++, Web Applications, Fundamentals of IT and Data communication at MCM DAV College.
• Awarded the Most Promising trainee award at BIO-AGE Training and R&D Centre.
• Participated in Poster Presentation at MCM DAV College.
• Participated in National Seminar on “Food Biotechnology: Present Scenario” at MCM DAV College,2008.
• Participated in Food Product Development in Science and Technology Fest-2009 at MCM DAV College.
• Participated in Gulp Green Competetion of Environment Fest 2010 held at MCM DAV College.

· Workshop: 10 day GIAN International Short Course on "Computer based methods for anti-cancer and anti-viral drug discovery" held from 10-19th December 2016, by Prof. Johannes Kirchmair from University of Hamburg, Germany in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering NIT Warangal India.

· Symposium: Department of Science & Technology (PURSE-II) Sponsored One Day National Symposium on “Frontiers In Biotechnology” on March 21st, 2017 at Department of Biotechnology, Panjab University, Chandigarh.

· Kaur, Harsimrat., Kaur, H., and Rajesh, C. (2019). Nanoparticles in Biomedical Therapeutic & Diagnosis Applications at National Symposium on “Emerging Genomic Trends in Fetal and Neonatal Diagnosis” organized by Department of Biotechnology, SGGSW University, Fatehgarh Sahib held on 7-8th March, 2019

• Kaur, Harsimrat., Singh, K., Kaur, H., Rajesh,P., and Rajesh, C. (2018); Design and Docking Targets for RAD51 Protein-Based Disruption of Homologous Recombination Repair at International Conference on “Drug Discovery:Biotech and Pharma at Cross Roads” organized by and at Thapar University, Patiala, Punjab, India on 15-17 February 2018.
• Kaur, Harsimrat., Kaur, H., and Rajesh, C. (2016); In Silico Identification of Target Regions of RAD51 protein for Peptide Based Cancer Therapy at International Conference on “Recent Advances in Emerging Technologies” organized by and at Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University (SGGSWU), Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab, India on 23rd and 24th February 2016.

· Kaur, Harsimrat., Kaur N., Rajesh P., Kaur, H., and Rajesh, C. (2020); RAD51 Protein –Based Disruption of Homologous Recombination Repair Results in Increased Chromosomal Aberrationsat National Research Scholar’s Meet on “Current Trends and Challenges in Interdisciplinary Research” hosted by Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University (SGGSWU), Fatehgarh Sahib In association with Indian Science Congress Association, Patiala Chapter on 14th February, 2020

· Kaur, Harsimrat. Kaur, G., Kaur S., and Rajesh, C. (2019); Genetic Prenatal Diagnosis Of β-Thalassemia in India at National Symposium on “Emerging Genomic Trends in Fetal and Neonatal Diagnosis” organized by Department of Biotechnology, SGGSW University, Fatehgarh Sahib held on 7-8th March, 2019

· Kaur, Harsimrat. and Rajesh, C. (2016); RAD51 Protein Complex: A plausible target for Cancer Therapy at An International Symposium on "Genomic Medicine: Personalized Care for You and Me - ISOGEM - 2016" on 18th October, 2016.

· Kaur, Harsimrat., Kaur, H., and Rajesh, C. (2016); Identification of Conserved Domains of proteins involved in Homologous Recombination DNA Repair at International Conference on “Recent Advances in Emerging Technologies” organized by and at Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University (SGGSWU), Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab, India on 23rd and 24th February 2016.

• C. Rajesh, Ph.D. Professor & Dean, School of Biotechnology and Biosciences, Brainware Univ. Kolkata. email.id: rajhs2000@yahoo.com
• Harsimran Kaur, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Department Of Biotechnology, CU, MOHALI. emailid: microsimbac@gmail.com