Purvi Manishkumar Patel
Iselin,Nj
Summary
Molecular Biology graduate with extensive laboratory experience, including PCR, gel electrophoresis, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing. Proven ability in genomic analysis and host-pathogen interaction studies, contributing to research on antimicrobial resistance. Eager to leverage technical skills in entry-level biotechnology or research roles.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Student
UT Dallas
Dallas, USA
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Performed PCR, RT-PCR, and gel electrophoresis for gene expression analysis
- Extracted RNA from bacterial and mammalian cells, performing gene expression analysis to investigate cellular responses
- Executed Sanger sequencing workflows, analysing results to support genetic insights
- Conducted genomic analysis identifying antimicrobial resistance and virulence genes using BV-BRC to inform future research directions
- Conducted antimicrobial susceptibility testing (MIC) on Staphylococcus aureus and S. epidermidis
- Conducted THP-1 macrophage killing assays with CFU plating and quantitative analysis
- Cultured and infected 5637 epithelial cells for host-pathogen interaction studies
- Performed bacterial growth curve analysis using spectrophotometry (OD600)
- Maintained accurate laboratory documentation and followed aseptic and safety protocols
Capstone Project
Charusat
Gujarat, India
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Prepared detailed reports and presented findings to faculty, contributing to academic discussions and advancing research objectives.
- Designed and executed laboratory experiments in molecular biology and microbiology to investigate specific research questions.
- Applied techniques including PCR, gel electrophoresis, microbial culture, and spectrophotometry.
- Gujarat, India
Education
Master of science - Cell and molecular biology
The university of Texas at Dallas
05-2025
Bachelor of science - Biotechnology
Charotar university of science and technology
05-2022
Skills
- Molecular Biology Techniques- PCR, RT-PCR, Gel Electrophoresis, DNA/RNA Extraction, Sanger Sequencing
- Microbiology- MIC Testing, Bacterial Culture, CFU Plating & Counting, Growth Curve Analysis
- Cell Biology- Cell Culture, Immunofluorescence Staining, Host-Pathogen Interaction
- Genomic Analysis- Gene Annotation, Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Gene Identification, Virulence Factor Analysis
- Bioinformatics Tools- BV-BRC, NCBI BLAST, Primer Design, Sequence Analysis
- Laboratory Best Practices- Aseptic Technique, Experimental Design, Data Interpretation, Lab Safety Protocols
Certification
- Fundamentals of Immunology: Innate Immunity and B Cell Function, Rice University (Coursera), 2023
- Advanced Neurobiology I, Peking University (Coursera), 2023
- Lab Safety Training, BioRAFT Online Training Program, 2024
Timeline
Research Student
UT Dallas
05.2024 - 08.2024
Capstone Project
Charusat
01.2022 - 05.2022
Master of science - Cell and molecular biology
The university of Texas at Dallas
Bachelor of science - Biotechnology
Charotar university of science and technology