Mahil Kothalawala
Secaucus,NJ
Summary
A passionate, self-motivated individual with a strong academic background aiming to earn a doctoral degree with the ultimate goal of being a research scientist devoted to interdisciplinary research and immensely contributes to the advancement of science through novel discoveries.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Graduate Assistant
School of Medicine, City University of New York
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Executed qualitative and quantitative research studies using multiple proven research methodologies.
- Analyzed qualitative and quantitative data using data analysis tools to identify and validate research conclusions.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams to design experiments, collect data, and interpret results.
- Conducted literature reviews.
- Compiled comprehensive reports summarizing key findings, prepare and presented presentations.
- Collaborated with other researchers both in-person and virtually.
Adjunct Lecturer
Lehman College, City University of New York
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Conducted laboratory classes and graded student's work.
- Provided feedback to students regarding their academic performance.
Graduate Assistant
Graduate Center, City University of New York
08.2021 - 08.2022
Teaching Assistant
University Of Colombo, Sri Lanka
05.2020 - 07.2021
- Supervised students in laboratory classes.
- Graded assignments, tests.
Intern
National Savings Bank
, Sri Lanka
01.2015 - 12.2015
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry And Molecular Biology
University of Colombo
Sri Lanka04-2020
Ph.D. - Biochemistry
Graduate Center, CUNY
New York Skills
- Flow Cytometry
- Confocal Microscopy
- AFM Microscopy
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology, Biochemistry and Chemistry Laboratory Techniques
- DNA Origami/DNA Nanotechnology
- Clean Room Training
- Research proficiency
- Data Acquisition, Data Analysis and Interpreting Results
- Documentation And Reporting
- Faculty liaison
- Student Mentoring and Assistance
- Administrative Support
- Technical Support
- Project Support
- Team Collaboration
- MS Office
Research Publications
- “Identification of Wolbachia like endosymbiont DNA in Setaria digitata genome and Phylogenetic analysis of filarial nematodes.”; 13th International Research Conference, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka, 2020. (http://ir.kdu.ac.lk/handle/345/2828)
- “Whole genome sequencing of Setaria digitata reveals new insights into disease association of Wolbachia bacterial endosymbiont.”; International Conference on Community Medicine and Public Health, Sri Lanka, 2020.
- “Reconstruction of metabolic pathways for the Setaria digitata whole genome.”; 133rd Sri Lanka Medical Association International Medical Congress, 2020.
- Genome assembly of Setaria digitata and its complete functional annotations have been published in WormBase ParaSite.
- “Construction of metabolic pathways based on whole genome sequencing reveals laterally-transferred Wolbachia like sequences in Setaria digitata genome.” manuscript has been prepared.
Certification
- Hazardous Waste Management Training, 2022
- C-14 Certificate of Fitness Supervision of Non-production Chemical Laboratories, 2022
- OSHA Laboratory Safety Standards Training, 2022
- Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR), 2022
- Introduction to Cancer Biology from Johns Hopkins University,2020
- Understanding Cancer Metastasis from Johns Hopkins University, 2020
- Introduction to Genomic Technologies from Johns Hopkins University, 2020
- Advanced Neurobiology from Peking University, 2020
- The Science of Stem Cells from American Museum of Natural History, 2020
- Epigenetic Control of Gene Expression from University of Melbourne, 2020
Affiliations
- Lead Guitarist in Oriental Music Orchestra, Trinity College
- Committee Member of Science Society; Oriental Music Society, Trinity College
- Member of Scout Troop;Buddhist Students Movement;Traffic Control Unit Trinity College
- Chemical Society and LEO Club Member, University of Colombo
- Volunteering as a Teacher in ‘SAHAS-2018’, educational seminar series organized by Chemical Society, UoC
Timeline
Graduate Assistant
School of Medicine, City University of New York
08.2023 - 12.2023
Adjunct Lecturer
Lehman College, City University of New York
08.2022 - 08.2023
Graduate Assistant
Graduate Center, City University of New York
08.2021 - 08.2022
Teaching Assistant
University Of Colombo, Sri Lanka
05.2020 - 07.2021
Intern
National Savings Bank
01.2015 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry And Molecular Biology
University of Colombo
Ph.D. - Biochemistry
Graduate Center, CUNY
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