Sushant Suresh
Victoria,BC
Summary
Results-driven biochemist with extensive experience, specializing in bioanalytical methods such as and protein purification and LC-MS. Proven ability to mentor undergraduates and collaborate with industry partners, leading to multiple presentations and combined with effective communication, ensuring impactful contributions to research projects.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Victoria
01.2021 - Current
- Developed and optimized bioanalytical methods for protein characterization, including affinity chromatography, SEC, HIC, SDS-PAGE, Bradford assay, bio-layer interferometry and LC-MS
- Conducted comprehensive protein analysis using various techniques, preparing detailed documentation and thorough data analysis
- Collaborated with industry partners on method development projects, including work with a leading antibody company to map epitopes using HDX-MS
- Authored scientific publications and presented findings at international conferences, demonstrating strong written and verbal communication skills
- Mentored undergraduate students, showcasing my ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Victoria
01.2021 - Current
- Instructed and graded 2nd, 3rd and 3th year biochemistry and microbiology laboratory courses.
Project Intern
Hospira (a Pfizer company)
Chennai, India
06.2017 - 07.2017
- Received hands on experience on laboratory equipment like HPLC, UPLC, GC and LC MS.
- Developed fluency in Good Manufacturing Guidelines through extensive research documentation.
Research Intern
National University of Singapore
06.2016 - 07.2017
- Performed protein expression and purification of proteins that led to a publication in Scientific Reports.
Education
PhD - Biochemistry
University of Victoria
Canada10-2025
MSc - Pharmaceutical Sciences
University of Copenhagen
Denmark09.2020
Bachelor's - pharmacy
Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, MAHE
India05.2018
Skills
- Bioanalytical methods: protein purification, SEC, bio-layer interferometry, LC-MS, HDX-MS, molecular cloning, PCR, tissue culture
- Data analysis: HDExaminer, Bruker Compass, Thermo Xcalibur, Prism, PyMOL, Chimera
- Project management: 5 undergraduates trained, 3 publications
Awards
- University of Victoria Graduate Fellowship, 14666, Given to outstanding students on merit
- Dr. Julius Schleicher Graduate Scholarship, 10605, Given to outstanding male students, 2021, 2024
- Charles S. Humphrey Graduate Student Award, given to outstanding students in the faculty of Science, 2023
- David McGillivray Scholarship in Science, 2024
Conferences
- Molecular basis of regulation of Phosphatidylinositol-4 kinase III alpha (PI4KA) by Calcineurin, EMBO workshop, Inositol lipids: Signaling platforms for organizing cellular architecture and physiology, Bangalore, India, 14-17th November, 2022
- Molecular basis for plasma membrane recruitment of PI4KA by EFR3, 4th international conference on hydrogen deuterium exchange mass spectrometry, Monterey, California, 21-24th April, 2024
- Development of a nanobody to inhibit EFR3 mediated recruitment of PI4KA, ASBMB annual meeting 2025, Chicago, Illinois, 12-15th April, 2025
Accomplishments
- Suresh S, Shaw AL, Pemberton JG, Scott MK, Harris NJ, Parson MA, Jenkins ML, Rohilla P, Balla T, Yip CK, Burke JE. Molecular basis for plasma membrane recruitment of PI4KA by EFR3. Science Advances. 2024 Dec 20. DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adp6660
- Shaw AL, Suresh S, Parson MA, Harris NJ, Jenkins ML, Yip CK, Burke JE. Structure of Calcineurin bound to PI4KA reveals dual interface in both PI4KA and FAM126A. Structure. 2024 Nov 7. DOI: 10.1016/j.str.2024.08.007
- Suresh S, Burke JE. Structural basis for the conserved roles of PI4KA and its regulatory partners and their misregulation in disease. Advances in Biological Regulation. 2023 Nov 10:100996.
- Husain N, Tulsian NK, Chien WL, Suresh S, Anand GS, Sivaraman J. Ligand-mediated changes in conformational dynamics of NpmA: implications for ribosomal interactions. Scientific reports. 2016 Nov 15;6:37061 DOI: 10.1038/srep37061
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native/ Bilingual
Tamil
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Victoria
01.2021 - Current
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Victoria
01.2021 - Current
Project Intern
Hospira (a Pfizer company)
06.2017 - 07.2017
Research Intern
National University of Singapore
06.2016 - 07.2017
PhD - Biochemistry
University of Victoria
MSc - Pharmaceutical Sciences
University of Copenhagen
Bachelor's - pharmacy
Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, MAHE
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