Arshiya Bhatt

EDUCATION

College / University

Sri Venkateswara College, University of Delhi

Highest Degree

Bachelor of Science (Honors)

Major Subjects

Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Immunology, Genetics, Cell Biology, Membrane Biology, Bioenergetics, Recombinant DNA Technology

Country

India

Lab Experience

Basic techniques in cell and molecular biology, immunology, enzymology including chromatography, ELISA, PCR, spectrophotometry, cell fractionation, gel electrophoresis, tissue studies, standard techniques used in recombinant DNA technology.

Projects / Research

03/2013: National symposium on the recent trends in innovative research at undergraduate level
2012 – 2013: "Screening of Indian population for possible polymorphisms in candidate genes of extracellular matrix proteins that could lead to disc degeneration leading to herniation". Innovation Project, Dept. of Biochemistry, Sri Venkateswara College
06/2012 – 07/2012: "Study of the effects of administration of a synthetic peptide on the levels of Inflammatory Cytokines involved in Rheumatoid Arthritis". Research intern at CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology, Delhi

Scholarships / Awards

2013 – 2014:	Stipend by the International Max Planck Research School
2012 – 2013:	Student trainee stipend for the Innovation Research Project, University of Delhi

SCIENTIFIC INTERESTS AND GOALS

The interplay between the fields of genetics and immunology has always intrigued me. I would thus like to gain a deeper insight into the field of immunogenetics and study the immune mediated diseases having a genetic disposition. I would however proceed with an open mind and would love to explore the various aspects of molecular biology aiming to further improve my understanding of this broad and fascinating field.