Chetna Mathur
Albany,NY
Summary
Molecular biologist with 8+ years of experience in cancer biology, RNA biology, epitranscriptomics, and translational regulation. Skilled in mammalian cell culture, shRNA knockdown, tRNA modification pathways, and oncogene regulation. Expertise in molecular biology techniques, complemented by strong leadership skills and a commitment to innovative research. Strong publication record and proven ability to lead independent research projects.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Graduate Researcher, PhD Candidate
University At Albany - Suny
08.2020 - Current
- Expected Graduation Date: May 2026
- Investigated codon‑biased oncogene translation and tRNA modification dependencies.
- Characterized ALKBH8‑mediated regulation in bladder, ovarian, and liver cancer cell lines.
- Performed shRNA knockdown, polysome profiling, NGS, automated WES, and RT‑qPCR.
- Map codon usage signatures linked to DNA repair and stress response pathways.
Senior Research Fellow
Regional Center for Biotechnology (RCB-DBT)
10.2019 - 08.2020
- Identified attenuated Chikungunya virus vaccine candidates.
- Performed mutagenesis of viral structural proteins and recovered mutant viruses.
- Conducted molecular characterization and mouse model testing.
Senior Research Fellow
Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-IARI)
04.2016 - 11.2018
- Identified novel insecticidal genes from Photorhabdus spp.
- Conducted bioefficacy assays and histopathological analyses.
- Published 2 first author peer reviewed papers.
Education
Ph.D. - Biology
University At Albany
Albany, New York, NY05-2026
Master of Science - Biotechnology
Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT University)
Vellore, India05-2015
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
SHUATS
Prayagraj, India06-2013
Skills
- RT‑qPCR
- Molecular Cloning
- DNA/RNA Sequencing
- SDS‑PAGE
- Western Blot
- Polysome Profiling
- Mammalian cell culture
- shRNA/siRNA/ CRISPR knockdown
- DNA damage assays
- Animal handling
- RStudio
- Lab Management
- Research Publication
- Team Leadership
Accomplishments
- Davis, E. T., Raman, R., Byrne, S. R., Ghanegolmohammadi, F., Mathur, C., Begley, U., ... & Begley, T. J. (2025). Genes and Pathways Comprising the Human and Mouse ORFeomes Display Distinct Codon Bias Signatures that Can Regulate Protein Levels. bioRxiv.
- Mathur, C., Phani, V., Kushwah, J., Somvanshi, V. S., & Dutta, T. K. (2019). TcaB, an insecticidal protein from Photorhabdus akhurstii causes cytotoxicity in the greater wax moth, Galleria mellonella. Pesticide biochemistry and physiology, 157, 219-229.
- Mathur, C., Kushwah, J., Somvanshi, V. S., & Dutta, T. K. (2018). A 37 kDa Txp40 protein characterized from Photorhabdus luminescens sub sp. akhurstii conferred injectable and oral toxicity to greater wax moth, Galleria mellonella. Toxicon, 154, 69-73.
- Multiple first‑author and co‑author publications in BMC Genomics, Virulence, Toxicon, Microbiological Research, and others.
Certification
- RNA Fellow (2023- present)
- RNA Institute Fellowship (2023–2024)
- Outstanding Poster Award (The RNA Institute Retreat, 2024)
- Peter & Anne Marfey Book Award (2024)
- Multiple travel awards (RNA Symposium, RNA Therapeutics)
Timeline
Graduate Researcher, PhD Candidate
University At Albany - Suny
08.2020 - Current
Senior Research Fellow
Regional Center for Biotechnology (RCB-DBT)
10.2019 - 08.2020
Senior Research Fellow
Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-IARI)
04.2016 - 11.2018
Ph.D. - Biology
University At Albany
Master of Science - Biotechnology
Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT University)
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
SHUATS