Diksha Sharma
M.Sc. Biotechnology
Bioinformatics Analyst Trainee
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Address: 05, Shahid Hemu colony, Indore, M.P.
Career ObjectiveI have particular interest in using NGS data analysis for inferring biologically meaningful
information in cases of most complex diseases like cancer and neurological disorders. I have
hands-on experience to deal with big data in whole genome sequencing as well as research
level statistical analysis with good proficiency in R, Perl and Python. Apart from this, I also
possess the capability to organize, manage, and analyze data. I am good at NGS, Genomics,
Proteomics, and prediction tools.
Highly self-motivated aspirant seeking for organisation which gives me healthy and free
environment to visualize research from different angles and enhance my knowledge and career
by solving real world and challenging problems, while working with determination in a
collaborative manner.
Profile Summary▪ Trainee in NGS, eager to learn new technologies and methodologies in Next generation
sequencing.
▪ Certified for completion of the course on “R Programming” from Coursera offered by Johns
Hopkins University.
▪ Aspirant with ability to learn new things completed Masters of Science Biotechnology with
8.77 CGPA.
Personality Traits▪ Highly motivated and eager to learn new things.
▪ Strong motivational and adaptability skills.
▪ Ability to work under pressure.
▪ Ability to work as an individual as well as in group.
▪ Careful lesson planner with the skills to keep all records presentable and up-to-date.
Work ExperienceBioinformatics and Drug Discovery Intern (May 2020 - Present) (Full-time)
▪ Organization: Mrbiologist, Pune, Maharashtra, India
▪ Technical expertise: Hands on Expertise in Docking using AutoDock software, Virtual
Screening. Proficient in using tools like Python Molecule Viewer, Chimera, Discovery Studio, and
CADD. Responsible for providing training in R programming and Python.
Bioinformatics Trainee (December 2018 – May 2020) (Full-time)
▪ Organization: Eminent Biosciences, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
▪ Technical expertise: Hands on Expertise in Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) and various
Bioinformatics/Genomics/Proteomics/Drug Designing tools.
▪ Bioinformatics Project entitled- “A Virtual Screening approach for the Identification of High
affinity small molecules targeting VEGF inhibitors for the treatment of Cervical cancer”.
▪ NGS project entitled* - “RNA sequencing of mRNA from MCF7 breast cancer cells and samples
derived from normal breast tissues.” (*ongoing project)
Lecturer (September 2018 – February 2019)
▪ Organization: Malwa Institute of Science and Technology, Indore
▪ Personal Development- Acquired skills to share my knowledge, give presentations, adapt
adverse environments, Leadership and Cooperation
Research Intern -)
▪ Organization: Christian Eminent College
▪ Technical expertise: Hands on expertise in using laboratory instruments like
Spectrophotometer, Autoclave, Incubator, Laminar air flow.
▪ Project entitled: Evaluation of Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Properties in Indian Spices (Black
pepper, Cardamom, Nutmeg
AcademicsClasses
M.Sc.
(Biotechnology)
PGDCA
(Post Graduate
Diploma in Computer
Applications)
B.Sc.
(Life Science)
12th
10th
Board
Year of passing
Percentage
Institute
DAVV
2018
87.7%
MCNUJC
2018
67.7%
DAVV
2016
60%
Softvision College
CBSE
CBSE
-
74.56%
8.2 cgpa
Pragya Girls school
Pragya Girls school
Technical Skills - Computational Biology
Christian Eminent
College
Infotech Computer
Academy
▪ Next Generation Sequencing Data analysis (RNAseq, DNAseq)
NGS Tools - FASTQC, Tophat, SAMtools, Piccard, HISAT, Bowtie, Cufflink, Cuffmerge,
Cuffcompare, Cuffdiff, IGV, Trinity and Tuxedo pipeline.
▪ R Programming and packages
▪ Perl and Bioperl
▪ Python 3.7 and Biopython
Technical Skills - Bioinformatics
▪ Databases
:
▪ Alignment Tools
:
▪ Sequence analysis :
▪ Genome analysis and:
Gene Finding tools
▪ Molecular Modeling :
▪ Drug Designing
:
▪ Structure Visualization:
▪ Docking Tools
:
▪ Phylogentic Analysis :
▪ Operating Systems :
NCBI, DDBJ, EMBL, Swissprot, PDB, Pubchem, Zinc, UCSC Genome
Browser, SRA, ENA, Cambridge structural database
BLAST Standalone and Online, TCoffee, Clustal Omega, MUSCLE,
Cobalt, Jalview, ClustalX, ClustalW.
Bioedit, Molquest, EMBOSS
GenScan, Softberry (FgenesB, FgenesV), Molquest
ICM Molsoft, SPDBV.
Marvin sketch, ChemBio, Argus Lab
RASMOL, SPDBV and ICM Molsoft.
Molgro Virtual Docker, Schrodinger, ArgusLab
NJPLOT, Treeview
Ubuntu
Area of Interest ▪ Computer aided Drug Designing & Bioinformatics
▪ Immunology
▪ Molecular Biology
▪ Antibiotic and Vaccine production
Equipments Handled Autoclave, Hot air oven, Centrifuge, Laminar Air Flow, Incubator, PAGE Unit, Hot Water bath,
PCR Machine, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (400 MHz), Nano-Drop Spectrophotometer,
Vacuum Dryer, Benchtop Lyophilizer.
Publications1.Sharda, S., Khandelwal, R., Adhikary, R., Sharma, D., Majhi, M., Hussain, T., ... & Singh, S. K.
(2019). A Computer-Aided Drug Designing for Pharmacological inhibition of ALK inhibitors
induces apoptosis and differentiation in Non-small cell lung cancer. Current topics in medicinal
chemistry.
2.Shukla, P., Khandelwal, R., Sharma, D., Dhar, A., Nayarisseri, A., & Singh, S. K. (2019). Virtual
screening of IL-6 inhibitors for idiopathic arthritis. Bioinformation, 15(2), 121-130.
Additional Activities▪ Certified for completion of the course on “R Programming” from Coursera offered by Johns
Hopkins University. (30/03/2020)
▪ Certified for completion of the course “Let's Break the Chain of COVID-19 Infection” by
Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU) as part of the
MBRU Community Immunity Ambassador Program. (28/03/2020)
▪ Certified for completion of the course “Coronavirus - What you need to know” by Alison.
(27/03/2020)
▪ Received Record of Appreciation for “COVID-19: Operational Planning Guidelines and COVID19 Partners Platform to support country preparedness and response” by WHO. (26/03/2020)
▪ Certified for completion of the course on the topic “Coronavirus Disease 2019” by AACC
Learning Lab for Laboratory Medicine on NEJM Knowledge+. (17/03/2020)
▪ Certified training On HPLC Methodology from department of Biosciences and Chemical
Sciences, CEC in association with M.P Council of Science and Technology and P.G Tech Research
Institute.
▪ Participated in Entrepreneurship Awareness Camp under the sponsorship of NSTEDB,
Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India, New Delhi.
▪ Attended National workshop on “Mushroom Cultivation and Self Employment“, organized by
CEC in association with Entrepreneurship Development cell.
RefrencesName: Dr. Anuraj Nayarisseri
Mailing Address: Principal Scientist and Director, Eminent Biosciences, 91/A Mahalaxmi Nagar
Indore,M.P.,India
E-mail:-Name: Dr. Pramod Pal
Mailing Address: Head of Department, Department of Biosciences, Christian Eminent College,
Press Complex, Indore, M.P., India
E-mail:-
Personal DetailsName: Diksha Sharma
Father’s Name: Mr. Sanjay Sharma
Date of Birth: 31 October 1995
Languages Known: English, Hindi
Address: 5,Shahid Hemu Colony,
Near Kila Maidan, Indore ,M.P., India
Pin code: 452002
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