Sripriya Vemu
LAUREL,MD
Summary
Senior Bioinformatics and Computational Biology undergraduate graduating May 2026 with experience in biological data analysis, molecular biology workflows, and computational research projects. Proficient in sequence analysis, statistical modeling, and database querying using R and SQL. Familiar with genomic data formats (FASTA, CSV), BLAST searches, and NCBI resources. Experienced working in Linux environments and maintaining organized, reproducible research data. Seeking an entry-level bioinformatics, genomics, or biomedical data analysis role.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Research Assistant — Molecular Biology
Applications & Research Laboratory (in Collaboration With West Virginia University)
Ellicott City, MD
08.2020 - 05.2022
• Prepared and cultured fungal and insect biological samples for molecular analysis
• Extracted DNA and performed PCR amplification and gel electrophoresis interpretation
• Documented experimental results using electronic laboratory notebook practices
• Collaborated in a research project studying Massospora cicadina infection in periodical cicadas
• Applied sterile technique and laboratory safety procedures in biological workflows
• Interpreted molecular biology results to support ongoing biological research
• Assisted in biological data organization and experimental record keeping
Education
Bachelor of Science - Bioinformatics & Computational Biology
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
05.2026
Skills
- Programming: R, Python, Java, C, SQL, Linux, GitHub
- Bioinformatics: BLAST, NCBI GenBank, FASTA sequence files, sequence alignment, phylogenetic trees, biological sequence analysis
- Data Analysis: statistical analysis, regression modeling, classification analysis, data cleaning, data visualization, biological dataset analysis
- Tools: RStudio, VS Code, MySQL Workbench, LabArchives
- Laboratory Methods: DNA extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis, Bradford assay, sterile technique, sample preparation
Certification
CompTIA Data+ Certification — In Progress
Relevant Coursework
- Introduction to Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
- Seminar in Bioinformatics
- Molecular and General Genetics
- Cell Biology
- Biological Chemistry
- Statistics with Applications in Biological Sciences
- Environmental Statistics
- Theoretical and Quantitative Biology
- Database Management Systems
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Linear Algebra and Calculus
Research Experience
- Prepared fungal and insect samples and extracted DNA for PCR analysis in Massospora cicadina infection study
- Assisted molecular biology workflows including sample preparation, culturing, and documentation
- Maintained laboratory records and organized experimental results
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Telugu
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Student Research Assistant — Molecular Biology
Applications & Research Laboratory (in Collaboration With West Virginia University)
08.2020 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Bioinformatics & Computational Biology
University of Maryland, Baltimore County