Haripriya Sadhasivan
Summary
A detail- oriented individual with a strong passion in research, currently working as a research assistant at the National University of Singapore. Specific interests include microbial interactions with hosts and novel therapeutic approaches to tackle cancers/ infections. I wish to create impact in the biomedical field by improving and making effective use of skill sets.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Assistant
National University of Singapore
Department Of Microbiology & Immunology
03.2024 - Current
- Involved in plasmid cloning, preparation of competent cells, quality check and downstream applications of various plasmids
- Utilized cell culture techniques to help the post-doctoral researchers in carrying out their experiments on cell infection
- Immunization of mice with viral proteins and evaluating the antibody production by conducting western blots
- Regular processing of clinical samples (swabs and blood) for the study and storing them for further use
- Managing the regular lab supplies and communicating with vendors to procure consumables, maintaining documentations for safety audits for regular functioning of the lab
Research Assistant
National University of Singapore
Department Of Pharmacology
04.2023 - 02.2024
- Involved in plasmid vector construction, preparation of competent bacterial cells, bacteria culturing, plasmid and minicircle isolation from the parent cells, quality check and downstream applications of the plasmids
- Utilized cell culture techniques to carry out various assays including FACS, q-RT-PCR, Western Blot, ELISA assays and tissue staining to determine the therapeutic effect of the extracellular vesicles on our target diseases
- Extensively worked on C57BL6 mice to establish an orthotopic bladder cancer model and a subcutaneous tumor model and to treat the tumour using EVs loaded with plasmids
- Prepared and presented projects to supervising professor and colleagues on a bimonthly basis
- Managing the regular supplies and organizing the daily functioning of the lab
Research Assistant
National University of Singapore
Saw Swee Hock School Of Public Health
03.2021 - 03.2023
- Helped with preliminary data collection, sample processing and microbiological examination of the stool samples collected for surveillance
- Helped with preparing a systematic review on prevalence of antimicrobial resistant gut pathogens for the timeline of the past two decades
- Learned some data analytic tools like R, STATA and Python for meta-analysis
Education
Master of Veterinary Science - Veterinary Parasitology
Rajasthan University of Veterinary And Animal Sciences
India01.2020
Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry -
Tamil Nadu Veterinary And Animal Sciences University
India10.2017
Skills
- Microbiology
- Molecular biology
- Data analysis
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Microsoft office
- ImageJ
- Graphpad Prism
- Negotiating and communication
- Problem-solving
- Time management
Standardized Test Scores
Scored 319 (157V, 157Q and 4.0 AWA) in the GRE General test taken on December 2024.
Certification
- Next-generation sequencing
- CRISPR-Cas technology
- Research methodology
- Bioinformatic tools
Research Publication
IL-12 minicircle delivery via extracellular vesicles as immunotherapy for bladder cancer., https://doi.org/10.1111/cpr.13739
Activities
- Participated in various cultural and sports events during my undergrad period and represented the university in various tournaments.
- Served as a Sergeant in the National Cadet Corps during the undergrad period.
- Took to volunteering junior students and helped them with basic laboratory practices during the undergrad internship.
Awards & Scholarships
- Won the second place in 'Clinical Case Conference 2017' held by Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Chennai.
- Awarded with 'TANUVAS Merit Scholarship' for high-achieving students during my undergrad period.
- Awarded with 'ICAR Merit Scholarship' for master's students while pursuing my masters.
References
- Dr. Zhiyuan Wu, +65 81027446, wuzy@nus.edu.sg
- Dr. Abhishek Gupta, +91 98297 22027, dr.abhishek936@gmail.com
- Dr. Liew Kong Yen, +65 8368 0018, kongyen@nus.edu.sg
Timeline
Research Assistant
National University of Singapore
03.2024 - Current
Research Assistant
National University of Singapore
04.2023 - 02.2024
Research Assistant
National University of Singapore
03.2021 - 03.2023
Master of Veterinary Science - Veterinary Parasitology
Rajasthan University of Veterinary And Animal Sciences
Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry -
Tamil Nadu Veterinary And Animal Sciences University