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SARANYA NAVANEETHA KRISHNAN

Calgary,AB

Summary

Highly-motivated biotechnologist with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Published 16 research articles (11 first authorship and 5 co-authorship) in peer-reviewed journals.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Postdoctoral Associate

University of Calgary
Calgary, Canada
09.2020 - Current
  • My expertise extends to conducting comprehensive investigations into mitochondrial dynamics and functions across diverse models, including human colon organoids, mouse and human colon tissues, as well as colon cancer cell lines.
  • I meticulously design experiments and analyze data, adapting techniques as necessary based on research outcomes.
  • able to analyze and critically interpret scientific data independently.
  • proven project management, troubleshooting skills and mentorship.
  • collaboration of multiple projects. engage in discussions with external stakeholders and peers regarding the progress or outcomes of research projects.
  • manuscripts preparation (research papers, reports, and abstracts for publication), scientific communications and oral presentations.

Associate Scientist/Team Lead

XCyton Diagnostics Pvt. Ltd
India
06.2013 - 07.2014
  • spearheaded the development of a diagnostic chip project.
  • Conducted experiments for product development purposes in laboratory settings.
  • Coordinated with other scientists to qualify developed assays, authored qualification protocols to maintain upstream demands and wrote standard operating procedures.
  • Provided technical support to other scientists within the organization as needed.

Senior Research Fellow

Vision Research Foundation
India
06.2011 - 04.2013
  • worked on cancer cell (retinoblastoma) invasion, intracellular signal transduction and cell death.
  • Prepared grant applications and managed budgets related to research projects.
  • Published experimental and research findings in scientific publications and journals.
  • demonstrated multi-tasking abilities, analytical and intellectual thinking.
  • Hands-on experience of confocal microscopy, microassay, RNA interference, immunohistochemistry.

Education

Ph.D. in Medical Science - Cancer Biology

University of Calgary
06.2020

M. Tech in Biotechnology - Biotechnology

SRM University
05.2011

B. Tech in Agricultural Biotechnology - Biotechnology

TNAU
05.2009

Skills

  • Mammalian cell culture, macrophages
  • Organoid culture
  • Mouse and patients-derived tissues, human blood based assays
  • Live cell/mitochondrial imaging (fluorescence and confocal microscopy)
  • QRT-PCR
  • RNA interference
  • Gene expression
  • Microarray
  • Western blot
  • Flow cytometry
  • ELIZA
  • immunofluorescence
  • Site-directed mutagenesis
  • Cell-based assays
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Project management
  • Independent/team player
  • Troubleshooting
  • Manuscript preparations
  • Data analysis and mentorship
  • Leadership and organizational skills
  • Skills on GraphPad PRISM, flowjo, Endnote and MS office
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

Certification

  • Certificate program at the Tylor institute for teaching and learning, Univ. of. Calgary
  • Emerging teacher development
  • Philosophy statements and teaching dossiers
  • Theories and practice modules
  • SoTL foundations

Accomplishments

  • 2021-2023, Alberta Innovates postdoctoral fellowship in health and innovation, $ 110,000
  • 2018, 2021 Howard Research Excellence award and QEII (runner up)
  • 2017, FGS scholarship (Publication award) - University of Calgary.
  • 2016, FGS scholarship (Program specific award, Medical science) - University of Calgary. FGS travel grant – University of Calgary.
  • 2015-2017, Alberta Cancer Foundation graduate studentship, $54,000

Websites

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Postdoctoral Associate

University of Calgary
09.2020 - Current

Associate Scientist/Team Lead

XCyton Diagnostics Pvt. Ltd
06.2013 - 07.2014

Senior Research Fellow

Vision Research Foundation
06.2011 - 04.2013

Ph.D. in Medical Science - Cancer Biology

University of Calgary

M. Tech in Biotechnology - Biotechnology

SRM University

B. Tech in Agricultural Biotechnology - Biotechnology

TNAU

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