ALEKHYA RANI CHUNDURI
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Experienced biotechnologist with a background in molecular biology and over 5 years of research experience. Passionate about contributing to the pharmaceutical industry. Seeking opportunities to apply my skills in innovative drug development projects. Highly-motivated researcher with desire to take on new challenges in drug development. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Doctoral Candidate
Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM University)
Visakhapatnam, India
06.2018 - 10.2022
- Researched nuclear matrix DNA and RNA components
- Analyzed tissue-specific genome-wide matrix attachment regions (MARs) association and the potential role of these MARs in developmentally regulated gene expression.
Senior Research Fellow
Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM University)
Visakhapatnam, India
06.2019 - 04.2020
- Coordinated with suppliers, the purchase team and finance departments for payment release and efficient project operations
- Prepared technical documents and project reports for half yearly and annual reviews, ensuring adherence to established standards and regulations
- Analyzed and compiled research results
- Authored manuscripts and published them in journals of national and international repute.
Junior Research Fellow
Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM University)
Visakhapatnam, India
07.2017 - 06.2019
- Conducted comprehensive research to meet project requirements
- Managed resources by raising purchase requests and obtaining quotations for chemicals and instruments.
Education
MS - Drug Discovery and Development
Drexel University
05.2025
Ph.D. - Biotechnology
Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM University)
10.2022
M.Sc. - Biotechnology
Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM University)
04.2017
Skills
- Nucleic acids isolation and processing
- Protein Purification
- Quantitative assays (DNA, RNA and protein)
- Antioxidant potential assays
- Amylase activity assay
- Electrophoretic techniques
- Western and Southern Blotting
- SDS-PAGE
- Electron Microscopy Analysis (Scanning and Transmission electron microscopy)
- Primer Design
- PCR
- NGS analysis
- Strong oral and written communication skills for effective information exchange and collaboration
- Demonstrated enthusiasm for continuous learning
- Proven team player with contributions to cohesive and high-performing teams
- Adaptable and able to excel in both collaborative and self-directed work environments
- Interdisciplinary Coordination
- Written And Oral Communication
- Verbal And Writing Communication
- Experimental Work Plans
- Research
- Scientific Writing
- Lab Experimentation
- Research Assignments
- Specific Research Projects
- Recordkeeping Skills
- Laboratory Assistance
Publications
- Chunduri, A.R., Rajan, R., Lima, A., Ramamoorthy, S., & Mamillapalli, A. (2022). Dynamics of nuclear matrix attachment regions during 5th instar posterior silk gland development in Bombyx mori. BMC Genomics, 23:247.
- Chunduri, A.R., & Mamillapalli, A. (2022). Genes expressed in silk glands of Bombyx mori show differential association with nuclear matrix during 5th instar development. Applied Biological Research, 24(1): 105-109;
- Chunduri, A.R., Lima, A., Rajan, R., & Mamillapalli, A. (2022). Nuclear matrix associated RNAs in posterior silk glands show developmental dynamics in Bombyx mori in 5th instar larvae. BMC Research Notes, 15(1):68.
- Chunduri, A.R., Lima, A., Rajan, R., & Mamillapalli, A. (2021). Nuclear matrix associated RNA datasets of posterior silk glands of Bombyx mori during 5th instar larval development. BMC Research Notes,18;14(1):456.
- Rajan, R., Chunduri, A.R., Siripurapu, P., Satti, A.B., Kottakota, S.K., Marupilla, B., Kallare, A.K., & Mamillapalli, A. (2022). DFMO feeding lowers polyamine levels and causes developmental defects in the silkworm Bombyx mori. Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology, 25 (1), 101835.
- Rajan, R., Chunduri, A.R., Lima, A., & Mamillapalli, A. (2022). Spermidine Enhances Nutritional Indices of Bombyx mori (Lepidoptera: Bombycidae) Larvae. Journal of Entomological Science, 57(1): 12–26.
- Rajan, R., Chunduri, A.R., Lima, A., & Mamillapalli, A. (2020). 16S rRNA sequence data of Bombyx mori gut bacteriome after spermidine supplementation. BMC Research Notes, 24;13(1):94.
- Rajan, R., Chanda, S.D., Chunduri, A.R., Gattu, R., Vodithala, S., & Mamillapalli, A. (2020). Bacterial Gut Symbionts of Antheraea mylitta (Lepidoptera: Saturniidae). Journal of Entomological Science, 55(1): 137–140.
- Lima, A., Digudu, B.G.L., Chunduri, A.R., Rajan, R., & Mamillapalli, A. (2022). Spermidine alleviates heat shock and promotes the growth of Bombyx mori. Journal of Thermal Biology, Volume 110,103353.
- Lima, A., Digudu, B.G.L., Chunduri, A.R., Rajan, R., Jha, A., & Mamillapalli, A. (2022). Thermal tolerance role of novel polyamine, caldopentamine, identified in fifth instar Bombyx mori. Amino Acids, 55; 287-298.
Timeline
Senior Research Fellow
Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM University)
06.2019 - 04.2020
Doctoral Candidate
Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM University)
06.2018 - 10.2022
Junior Research Fellow
Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM University)
07.2017 - 06.2019
MS - Drug Discovery and Development
Drexel University
Ph.D. - Biotechnology
Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM University)
M.Sc. - Biotechnology
Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM University)
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