Shalini Venkatesh Rao
69 N Indian Hill Rd, Winnetka,IL
Summary
Passionate about lifelong learning and sharing knowledge, dedicated to exploring and teaching various mind-body-spirit techniques and skills. Expertise in Mantra Yoga, Nada Yoga, Guided Meditation, breathing exercises, and relaxation techniques. A background in Science helps connect the ancient practices with the benefits they offer. Offers transformative Meditation sessions that cultivate a calm and peaceful state of mind, allowing individuals to tap into their profound inner peace.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Mind Body Practitioner
Flitting Hummingbird
07.2021 - Current
- Offered more than 100 hours of Meditation Sessions in my community, and fostered a safe environment by promoting self-awareness, empathy, and compassion during the sessions, making the students embody the wisdom in their lives .
Manager Microbiology
Henkel AG & Co KGaA
05.2014 - 05.2018
- Company Overview: Henkel Corporate Scientific Services is responsible for scientific and research support for all the three Business Units - Adhesives, Beauty Care and Laundry & Home Care
- Deodorant Development Research for Beauty Care Business: Finding Actives against the enzymes responsible for causing human axillary malodor
- This includes testing influence of enzymes on body odour by cloning, expression and purification of the enzymes from human axillary bacteria
- Malodor Detection and Management for the Laundry and Home Care Business: Detecting the Volatile Organic Compounds in the washing machines and laundry by analytical methods and using actives to combat the malodor
- Henkel Corporate Scientific Services is responsible for scientific and research support for all the three Business Units - Adhesives, Beauty Care and Laundry & Home Care
Scientific Writer
Glaxo SmithKline
07.2007 - 11.2007
- Worked on Oncology clinical trials project and patient information sheets
- The work was delivered in collaboration with Rixensart GSK
Graduate Student
The Ohio State University
09.2004 - 12.2005
Research Assistant
University of Cincinnati Medical Center
03.2004 - 07.2004
- Performed Animal Tissue Culture, RNA Isolation, RT-PCR, TNF Assay, ELISA, Nitrite Production Assays and Immunofluorescence Assays
- Carried out research to find out if a particular gene, called N-acetylcholine receptor gene is expressed in microglial cells of human, mice and rat origin
- Conducting rigorous testing of the methods to ensure that they are precise, accurate, reproducible, 'fool-proof' and specific to the research, etc
- Responsible for investigating the unusual / unacceptable results
- Writing/reviewing detailed documents explaining about the work and its results, in terms of findings
- Ensuring complete in-process quality control and continuous improvement in process capabilities
Research Intern
Indian Institute of Science
06.2001 - 08.2001
- CDNA cloning of Recombinant Glycoproteins
Education
Mind Body Medicine Training - Mind Body Medicine
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA11-2023
Mind Body Medicine Certification - Mind Body Medicine
The Center For Mind Body Medicine
Georgetown University09-2023
Certification - Nada Yoga
Nada Yoga School
Rishikesh, India06-2022
Certification in The Patanjali's YogaSutra - Yoga As A Philosophy
Ritambhara
India06-2021
Graduate Program - Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology/ Biochemistry
Ohio State University
Columbus, OH12.2005
Master of Science - Biotechnology
Bangalore University
01.2002
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
Bangalore University
01.1999
Skills
- Written Communication
- Team work and collaboration
- Adaptability and ability to work with diverse teams
- Conducting Mind Body Spirit Sessions
- Mantra Meditation, Guided Meditation
- Breathing techniques
- Organizing Community Outreach activities
- Conducting Nada Yoga sessions
Methods and techniques
Molecular Biology, Genetic Engineering, and Microbiology Techniques
Non-volatile Organic Compounds detection and measurement
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 02/09/79
References
Available upon request
Research
- University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, Research Assistant, 03/01/04, 07/01/04, Performed Animal Tissue Culture, RNA Isolation, RT-PCR, TNF Assay, ELISA, Nitrite Production Assays and Immunofluorescence Assays.
- Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, Graduate student, 09/01/04, 12/01/05, Histone H4 lysine 91 acetylation: A Core domain modification associated with chromatin assembly, DNA assembly, DNA repair and gene silencing, 03/01/05, 06/01/05, Dr. Mark Parthun, Regulation of cell growth and proliferation by human SW1/ SNF complex associated PRMT5, 01/01/05, 03/01/05, Dr. Said Sif, Screening for RIF-1C interacting proteins in maize and Arabidopsis thaliana using Yeast Two-hybrid Assay, 09/01/04, 12/01/04, Dr. Eric Grotewold
- Indian Institute of Science, Summer, 2001, Dr. Rajan. R. Dighe
Accomplishments
Trainings in Mind Body Medicine at The Center for Mind Body Medicine at Georgetown University, and at Harvard University.
Certification in Nada Yoga that includes Mantra Meditation and Sound as a form of medicine.
Languages
Kannada
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
German
Professional Working
Sanskrit
Elementary
Timeline
Mind Body Practitioner
Flitting Hummingbird
07.2021 - Current
Manager Microbiology
Henkel AG & Co KGaA
05.2014 - 05.2018
Scientific Writer
Glaxo SmithKline
07.2007 - 11.2007
Graduate Student
The Ohio State University
09.2004 - 12.2005
Research Assistant
University of Cincinnati Medical Center
03.2004 - 07.2004
Research Intern
Indian Institute of Science
06.2001 - 08.2001
Master of Science - Biotechnology
Bangalore University
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
Bangalore University
Mind Body Medicine Training - Mind Body Medicine
Harvard University
Mind Body Medicine Certification - Mind Body Medicine
The Center For Mind Body Medicine
Certification - Nada Yoga
Nada Yoga School
Certification in The Patanjali's YogaSutra - Yoga As A Philosophy
Ritambhara
Graduate Program - Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology/ Biochemistry
Ohio State University
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