Iswarya Srinivasan Email & Phone Number

London Area, United Kingdom

London Area, United Kingdom

Greater Delhi Area

Delhi, India

- Conducted extensive research on i-motif DNA secondary structure in human herpesviruses; presented and defended findings to a panel of 5 eminent scientists in the presence of 20+ researchers - Mentored a fellow graduate researcher on analysis of G-quadruplexes in human microRNAs, circular dischroism spectroscopy, and polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis- Worked with a post-doctoral fellow to identify transcription factor binding sites harbouring i-motifs in the human genome- Developed models of biological pathways to simulate and predict cellular events using boolean logic in Simulink- Assisted in lab maintenance and organization; managed and negotiated orders with vendors for lab consumablesKey skills: Critical literature review, Experiment design, Data analysis, Collaboration, Teaching, Research, Statistical concepts, Matlab, Python, Molecular biology techniques, Spectroscopic techniques, Microbiology techniques, Mammalian cell culture techniques

New Delhi Area, India

- Generated comprehensive analytical reports with insights into therapies in pipeline for several indications- Drafted detailed profiling of candidate therapeutics in clinical development - Designed infographics using Canva; published 2 articles in the company blogKey skills - secondary research, market research, data analysis, writing, creative presentation

Chennai

- Performed homology modelling and predicted ligand binding sites of 2 human endothelin receptors- Investigated potential drugs for glaucoma from among 190 phytochemical compounds by computational rational drug designKey skills - structural bioinformatics, data analysis, critical literature review, research

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

- Drafted vision and objectives for the club as a member of the founding team- Planned, organised and conducted interactive sessions between 200+ students and eminent scientists- Recruited and trained 3 new associate coordinators of the clubKey skills - Leadership, Teamwork, Drive, Planning and organization, Communication

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

- Oversaw the establishemnt of a self-sustaining waste management venture benefiting 40+ farmers and rag-pickers in and around Chennai- Organized skill-boosting inititatives for the farmers, and implemented strategic decisions based on research for the above project- Organized the annual Enactus Carnival as a team, which saw a footfall of 1000+ people- Represented Enactus REC as a team in the annual Enactus National Competition 2015Key skills - Leadership, Teamwork, Management, Research, Business model development, Communication, Marketing

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

- Identified 6 major components in the leaf extract of Ormocarpum sennoides plant by thin layer chromatography and phytochemical assays- Investigated 3 potential healthcare applications (antibacterial, antioxidant and anti-diabetic) for the leaf extract of Ormocarpum sennoidesKey skills - Research, Data analysis, Phytochemical analysis

M.S. (Research), Biological Sciences, 9.25/10 Cgpa

Bachelor Of Technology - Btech, Biotechnology, 8.47/10 Cgpa

Activities and Societies: - Associate Coordinator at Journal Club, Department of Biotechnology - Project Head at Enactus REC chapter