Mitasha Bharadwaj, Ph.D Email & Phone Number

Oxford, Gb

Oxford, England, United Kingdom

Delft, South Holland, Netherlands

STANDSimple Tool for Affordable Non-invasive Diagnostics TUD Start-up exploiting novel CRISPR/Cas based patented workflow for developing point_of_care (PoC) diagnostic sensors for infectious diseases.

The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands

Delft Area, Netherlands

- Developing frugal diagnosis for infectious diseases, specifically, Leishmaniasis in the endemic regions within East Africa.- Collaborating with African partners: undertook a field trip across Leishmaniasis endemic region across rural Kenya and Uganda.- Bridging the gaps between laboratory research and end users by implementing context analysis and capacity building.- Engaging primary healthcare providers and leadership (county and sub-county officials) by sensitization.

Basel Area, Switzerland

- Gained expertise in planning, execution and interpretation of experimental research by initiating research projects focussed on understanding the mechanistic functioning of cell surface receptors- integrins, the drug targets for cancer and angiogenesis.- Honed skills in scientific writing including grants, SOPs and reports, in generating collaborations and in presenting my work in international (and regional) scientific meetings - seminars and conferences. - Defined project outlines and executing lab research by managing both research and non-research tasks to aid smooth functioning of the projects within the set deadlines.- Lead and trained a cross-cultural and cross‑functional team of doctorate students and collaborating with different laboratories in Switzerland, Germany and Spain.

Basel Area, Switzerland

- Worked on the projects to elucidate role of integrins in early cell adhesion using atomic force microscopy (AFM) based single cell force spectroscopy assay wherein mammalian cells are probed against extracellular matrix proteins and/or other cells. - Gained thorough knowledge of mammalian culture procedures and protocols.- Had hand-on experience with various microscopy techniques including confocal microscopy, total internal reflection florescence (TIRF) microscopy.- Developed expertise in scientific writing gained by drafting grant proposals, manuscripts and related documents for submission to the scientific journals.

New Delhi Area, India

- Worked in a Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation funded project entitled “Development of novel vaccine candidates for Plasmodium falciparum mediated malaria infection”, under the supervision of Dr. Deepak Gaur (staff scientist in the malaria group). - Generated putative vaccine candidates, the falciparum proteins and the corresponding polyclonal antibodies against them, by employing routine molecular biology techniques, biochemistry procedures and animal handling.

New Delhi Area, India

- Worked on a research project entitled “Bacillus anthracis: clpC operon and its Functioning”, under supervision of Dr. Yogendra Singh, Scientist ‘G’. - Learnt and employed microbial culture techniques to determine growth kinetics.

New Delhi Area, India

- Worked on a project entitled “Nanotoxicology: Cytotoxicity Studies of Engineered Nano-Particles” in collaboration with IGIB (CSIR Laboratory), New Delhi, India.- Developed the methodology, primarily, MTT assays, to determine cytotoxicity of engineered nanoparticles.

New Delhi Area, India

- Did an internship in “Work Flow Management for Efficient Radiology” as a management trainee.- Developed time management strategies to minimize patient waiting time and to organize efficient workflow in the department.

Ghāziābād Area, India

- Had six weeks training on “Agro-Biotechnological Aspect of Glycyrhizza Glabra- A Medicinal Plant”.- Learnt various agricultural biotech techniques, such as root and shoot culture at lab scale and in green houses.

New Delhi Area, India

- Had training on “Basic Instrumentation and Techniques Used In The Biotechnology” followed by a project on “Molecular Characterization Of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis” in the Department of Biotechnology/Biochemistry.- Acquired knowledge about biotechnology tools and techniques. - Performed bacterial culture based – drug susceptibility tests for TB patients.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Biophysics

Short Course, Control Strategies For Communicable And Non-Communicable Diseases

Master’S Degree, Integrated Mtech. (Biotechnology), Cgpa: 9.27/10 (Silver-Medalist)