Ninadini Sharma

EDUCATION

College / University

Miranda House, University of Delhi

Highest Degree

Bachelor of Science (Honors)

Major Subjects

Molecular and Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Plant Physiology, Metabolism and Biotechnology

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Country

India

Lab Experience

Basic techniques in biochemistry, microbiology, molecular and cell biology such as DNA isolation, AGE, SDS-PAGE, ELISA, Western blotting, PCR, molecular cloning, chromatography, spectrophotometry, enzymatic assays, experiments (behavioral assays and dissections) with Drosophila, techniques in plant tissue culture, preparation of nanoparticles from plant and synthetic sources.

Projects / Research

  • 05/2016 – 07/2016: “Temporal study of breakdown of nuclear envelope during cell division in Cryptococcus neoformans using fluorescent protein markers”. Molecular Mycology Lab (Dr. Kaustuv Sanyal), JNCASR, Bangalore
  • 05/2015 – 07/2015: “In vivo chromosome visualization using tetO array/ tetR-GFP system in Cryptococcus neoformans”. Molecular Mycology Lab (Dr. Kaustuv Sanyal), JNCASR, Bangalore
  • 11/2013 – 03/2015: “Nanoparticles and plant systems: in vitro and in silico studies”. University of Delhi Innovation Project

Scholarships / Awards

2016 – 2017: Stipend by the International Max Planck Research School
2016: I Rank holder in BSc (Hons) Botany in University of Delhi
2016: D. S. Kothari Science Award by D.S. Kothari Centre for Research and Innovation in Science Education, Delhi
2015: Professor Savitri G. Burman Award of Excellence in Science by Miranda House, University of Delhi
2014 – 2016: Diploma in Biology along with stipend from JNCASR, Bangalore upon successful completion Project Oriented Biological Education (POBE)
2013 – 2016: INSPIRE Scholarship for Higher Education of the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India to top 1% students in India

SCIENTIFIC INTERESTS AND GOALS

I am fascinated by the prudent orchestration of bustling cellular activities resembling jazz groups in harmony. I am keen to understand the molecular mechanisms of chromosome dynamics, like those which ensure cell cycle progression with high fidelity, and the implications of their inaccuracies. I am also interested in regulation of gene expression, particularly epigenetics, cellular transport and cell signaling pathways. Being a botany enthusiast, I enjoy topics including plant physiology, biochemistry, biotechnology, plant-pathogen interactions and their evolution. My goal after the PhD is to embark on a research cum teaching career that contributes to the understanding of complex phenomena of life for science and society.