Aarti Swaminathan
EDUCATION
College / University
Mepco Schlenk Engineering College / Anna University Chennai
Highest Degree
Bachelor of Technology (Biotechnology)
Major Subjects
Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Genetic Engineering, Protein Engineering, Immunology, Animal Biotechnology, Plant Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Proteomics and Genomics
Country
India
Lab Experience
Real time PCR, in situ hybridization, cloning, cell culture and standard molecular biology, cell biology and protein purification techniques.
Projects / Research
- Dec 2011 – May 2012: Potential role of Serotonin in maintenance of pluripotency in Mouse Embryonic Stem cells. Bachelor thesis, Dr. Mitradas Panicker, National Centre for Biological Sciences, India
- June – July 2010: Cloning and characterization of telomerase gene in Hydra. Dr. Yashoda Ghanekar, Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, India
- May – June 2009: Effect of Turmeric (Curcuma longa) on NMDA Receptor activity. Dr. RV Omkumar, Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, India
Scholarships / Awards
2012 – 2013: | Stipend by the International Max Planck Research School |
Feb 2012: | GATE Biotechnology (All India Rank: 82) | Dec 2011: | Qualified as CSIR/UGC-NET Junior Research Fellow (Rank: 47) |
2009 – 2011: | National Science (Summer) Fellowship for Students, KVPY, Government of India |