Samiksha Giri
Vermillion,SD
Summary
Dedicated, and detail-oriented Ph.D. Graduate in Biomedical Science with more than 6 years of experience in advanced laboratory techniques. Expertise in molecular biology and cellular biology; adept in experimental design and data analysis. Proven ability to independently run complex experiments and a collaborative team player with excellent communication skills, committed to advancing biomedical research.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Post-doctoral Researcher
University of South Dakota, Sanford School of Medicine
08.2023 - Current
- Designed research projects and overcame technical challenges by troubleshooting equipment issues or refining experimental procedures as necessary; managed 2 multidisciplinary projects.
- Mentored junior researchers, enhancing their skills and supporting their career development.
- Collected, processed samples; gathered data, and applied advanced statistical techniques to analyze complex datasets.
- Maintained accurate records of research findings and prepared manuscripts; communicated research findings on a biweekly basis.
- Oversee daily laboratory operation, implement and enforce lab safety protocols and best laboratory practices.
Graduate Research assistant
University of South Dakota, Sanford School of Medicine
08.2017 - 08.2023
- Developed and planed experiments; interpreted results, all while keeping updated with the literature to advance the research project.
- Prepared and documented project reports; wrote and contributed to the preparation of research manuscripts and in process of peer review.
- Assisted and collaborated with researchers on multidisciplinary projects.
- Maintained daily laboratory operation.
- Delivered 2 peer-reviewed scientific publication and 10 presentations in national/international meetings.
Education
PH.D. IN BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE WITH SPECIALIZATION IN CARDIOVASCULAR BIOLOGY -
University Of South Dakota, Sanford School Of Medicine
Vermillion, SD08.2023
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) IN MICROBIOLOGY -
St Xavier’s College, Tribhuvan University
Kathmandu, Nepal11.2016
Skills
- Mammalian Cell Culture
- Animal/Mouse Handling
- Tissue processing and preparation
- In Vivo Drug Administration
- Molecular Cloning and sequence analysis
- PCR
- DNA Amplification and Purification
- Cell Transfection
- DNA Gel Extraction
- Fluorescence Microscopy and Confocal Microscopy
- Immunohistochemistry and Immunocytochemistry
- RT-PCR, qPCR
- Flow Cytometry
- SDS-PAGE /Western Blot
- Subcellular Fractionation
- DNA and RNA Extraction
- ELISA
- Primer design
- Chromatography
- Echocardiography
- Doppler ultrasound
- Data Analysis
- Scientific Writing
- Graph Pad Prism
- End Note
- Image J/Fiji
- Microsoft Office
- Image Lab
- Vevo LAB
- Snap gene
- Flow Jo
- Python
Certification
- Working with the IACUC
- OSHA blood borne pathogens
- Basic Introduction to Biosafety
Accomplishments
- Collaborated in successful development and validation of proteasome-based FRET-biosensor
- Discovered key role of the COP9 Signalosome in vascular smooth muscle cells de-differentiation and proliferation
- Successfully modeled heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) in FVB/N mice and discovered pathogenic role of impaired protein degradation in development and progression of HFpEF
- Achieved biological validation of novel pyridoxal-based chemo sensor with high selectivity for zinc ion detection using HEK293 cells verifying application of the chemo sensor in live cell imaging and biological sciences
Awards
- Oral Presentation award- Academy of Cardiovascular Research Excellence (ACRE), 2023
Selected among top 3 awardees
- Oral Presentation award- Midlands Society of Physiological Sciences (MSPS),2022
Selected as one of the top 5 recipients
- Oral presentation award-Midlands Society of Physiological Sciences (MSPS),2021
Selected as one of the top 5 recipients
- Research Recognition Award (RRA)- American Physiological Society (APS), 2021
Awarded for the outstanding research in the field of Cardiovascular Science.
- Dr. Edwin H. Shaw Endowment Scholarship-The University of South Dakota, 2021
- Karen Schraeder Memorial Scholarship- The University of South Dakota, 2020
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Nepali
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Full Professional
Timeline
Post-doctoral Researcher
University of South Dakota, Sanford School of Medicine
08.2023 - Current
Graduate Research assistant
University of South Dakota, Sanford School of Medicine
08.2017 - 08.2023
PH.D. IN BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE WITH SPECIALIZATION IN CARDIOVASCULAR BIOLOGY -
University Of South Dakota, Sanford School Of Medicine
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) IN MICROBIOLOGY -
St Xavier’s College, Tribhuvan University
- Working with the IACUC
- OSHA blood borne pathogens
- Basic Introduction to Biosafety
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