An active biological sciences researcher, investigating the physiology of mycobacteria and pathogenesis of tuberculosis using in vitro and in vivo preclinical models. Experienced in the field of Microbiology, with a strong background in Molecular and Cell Biology and animal science. Trained to work in a challenging atmosphere, including Biocontainment level-3 (BSL-3) facilities. Well-equipped with the technical skills and theoretical knowledge required to accomplish the goals and objectives of research projects in tuberculosis and COVID-19. Implements a focused, well-organized, and detail-oriented approach and has worked as both leading personnel and a team member in performing experiments pertaining to research programs. Interested in pursuing a career in drug/vaccine discovery research in tuberculosis.
Rutgers University–Newark
Newark, California, USA
ICPH
Travel grant award as a judge to serve ABRCMS 2022
American Society of Microbiology
1) Received Judge Travel award to review the abstracts, judge poster, and oral presentations at the Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minoritized Scientists (ABRCMS), Nov 9-12, 2022.
Keystone award (EK24) 2021
Precision Engineering of the Genome, Epigenome and Transcriptome
Awarded the keystone scholarship to attend the keystone conference held in 2021 (virtual)
Keystone symposia award (2020)
keystone
Received the scholarship award to attend the "Tuberculosis Science Aimed at Ending the Epidemic” Keystone symposia meeting, Dec 2-4, 2020
Inspire Fellowship (2015-2021)
Department of Science and Technology (DST)
I have been awarded Inspire fellowship by DST, India to pursue my doctoral programme
Merit Student (2014)
Sri Venkateswara University (India)
As part of my Master's program, I have been awarded the Merit student of the year (2012-2014)
Keystone Travel Award-2024
Keystone Symposia
Tuberculosis: The Host-Pathogen Interface.