Dr. Priya Sharma

M.Sc. Biochemistry | Researcher | Lifelong Learner

Exploring the molecular world to make a difference in healthcare

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Dr. Priya Sharma

About Me

I am a biochemistry graduate with 2 years of hands-on experience in leading research institutions like ICMR, IIT Kharagpur, and TIFR. My research interests include cancer biology, molecular docking, and bioinformatics.

With strong analytical and technical skills, I aim to contribute to innovative research in healthcare and biotechnology. My passion lies in understanding molecular mechanisms and translating research findings into practical applications that can improve human health.

Research Interests

Cancer biology and molecular pathways
Drug discovery and molecular docking
Bioinformatics and computational biology
Gene expression analysis and biomarker discovery

Education

M.Sc. in Biochemistry

Indian Institute of Science Education & Research, Pune (2018–2020)

CGPA: 8.7/10

Thesis: "Molecular Characterization of Cancer Biomarkers in Breast Cancer"

B.Sc. in Biology

St. Xavier's College, Kolkata (2015–2018)

CGPA: 8.5/10

Specialization in Molecular Biology and Genetics

Skills

Technical Skills

Molecular Biology Techniques 90%
Bioinformatics Tools 85%
Data Analysis 80%

Laboratory & Other Skills

Laboratory Management 95%
Research Writing 90%
Scientific Communication 85%

Technical Proficiencies

PCR ELISA Western Blot BLAST PyMOL AutoDock R Programming Python RNA-seq Analysis

Internship & Research Experience

ICMR

Research Intern

Jan 2021 – Jun 2021

Indian Council of Medical Research, New Delhi

  • Assisted in infectious disease biomarker research
  • Performed ELISA and qPCR assays for pathogen detection
  • Analyzed clinical samples and maintained detailed lab records
IIT

Research Assistant

Jul 2021 – Dec 2021

IIT Kharagpur, West Bengal

  • Conducted protein structure modeling and molecular docking using AutoDock
  • Participated in drug discovery projects targeting cancer proteins
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary research team
TIFR

Junior Research Fellow

Jan 2022 – Jun 2022

Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai

  • Studied gene expression patterns in cancer cells using RNA-seq analysis
  • Identified potential biomarkers for early cancer detection
  • Presented findings at departmental seminars
TMH

Research Intern

Jul 2022 – Dec 2022

Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai

  • Researched cancer biomarkers and evaluated drug-target interactions
  • Assisted in clinical trial data analysis
  • Awarded Best Intern for outstanding research contribution

Research Projects

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Molecular Docking Simulation

Used AutoDock to predict ligand binding affinity for cancer drug candidates.

AutoDock PyMOL Drug Discovery
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RNA-seq Data Analysis

Identified differentially expressed genes in breast cancer samples.

R Programming Bioconductor Bioinformatics
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Protein Structure Prediction

Modeled protein structures using PyMOL and Swiss-Model.

PyMOL Swiss-Model Structural Biology

Achievements

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Best Intern Award

Awarded Best Intern at Tata Memorial Cancer Hospital (2022) for outstanding research contribution.

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Published Research Paper

Published research paper in the Journal of Molecular Biology on "Novel Biomarkers in Breast Cancer".

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Workshop Participation

Participated in National Workshop on Molecular Modeling (2021) at IIT Bombay.

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Contact Information

Location

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

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