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SAARIKA PK

SAARIKA PK

Biotechnologist/ Microbiologist
Pune

Summary

Accomplished Senior Research Fellow at CSIR-CFTRI, renowned for pioneering innovative research strategies and enhancing interdisciplinary collaboration. Expert in bioinformatics and critical thinking, I significantly improved data quality and efficiency. Mentored junior researchers, elevating project outcomes through advanced survey design and analysis. Hardworking Research Fellow with demonstrated record of research success in. Self-directed and motivated professional with highly-ethical, meticulous and thorough approach.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
11
11
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Senior Research Fellow

CSIR-CFTRI
01.2022 - Current
  • Oversaw studies, documented data, and extrapolated results.
  • Managed interdisciplinary teams to maximize collaboration and ensure timely completion of research projects.
  • Conducted thorough literature reviews to inform study designs and stay current on developments within the field.
  • Mentored junior researchers, providing guidance on study design and data analysis techniques for successful project outcomes.
  • Regularly reviewed progress reports from team members, adjusting timelines and resources as needed to maintain project momentum.
  • Developed innovative research strategies for improved data collection and analysis, resulting in higher quality findings.

Junior Research Fellow

CSIR-CFTRI
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Managed laboratory resources efficiently, ensuring timely completion of experiments and projects.
  • Enhanced overall efficiency within the lab setting through active participation in performance improvement initiatives.
  • Recorded data from research to allow for accurate analysis.
  • Followed best practices and scientific protocol to reach defensible conclusions based on solid evidence.

Education

Ph.D. - Biotechnology, Microbiology And Molecular Biology

CSIR-CFTRI, Mysore, India
01.2020 - Current
  • CSIR-JRF, 2018 from CSIR
  • Member of Association of Microbiologists of India

Master of Science - Biotechnology

SPPU, Pune, India
08.2016 - 05.2018
  • Final Grade: 76%
  • Dissertation: EFFECT OF SMALL ORGANIC COMPOUNDS (A3, B3, C3, D3) AND CELLULAR STRESS ON SECRETION OF Β-AMYLOID PEPTIDES BY SH-SY5Y CELLS

Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology

SDAU, Palanpur, India
07.2012 - 05.2015
  • Final Grade: 86.7%
  • Graduation with Distinction, 2015
  • Recipient of Golde medal

Higher Secondary Education - Higher Secondary Education in Science

Chovva Higher Secondary School, Kannur, India
07.2009 - 03.2011
  • Final Grade: 89%

High School Diploma -

Koodali Higher Secondary School, Kannur, India
06.2008 - 03.2009
  • Final Grade: 88%

Skills

Critical thinking abilities

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Interests

Writing

Dancing

Swimming

Additional Information

  • Kunnummal, S. P., Sori, N., Khan, M. A., & Khan, M. (2023). Plant-based nutraceutical formulation modulates the human gut microbiota and ferulic acid esterase activity during in vitro fermentation. Current Microbiology, 81(1), 3. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00284-023-03518-3
  • Kunnummal, S. P., & Khan, M. (2023). Diet–gut microbiome interaction and ferulic acid bioavailability: Implications on neurodegenerative disorders. European Journal of Nutrition. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00394-023-03247-0
  • RamachandraRao Sonale, S., Pothuvan Kunnummal, S., Sori, N., Reddy, J. P., & Khan, M. (2022). Low methoxy feruloylated pectin from beetroot: Antioxidant and prebiotic properties. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation, 46(12), e17240. https://doi.org/10.1111/jfpp.17240
  • Sori, N., Kunnummal, S. P., Peddha, M. S., & Khan, M. (2022). Prophylactic effect of pectic oligosaccharides against poly I: C‐ induced virus‐like infection in BALB/c mice. Journal of Food Biochemistry, 46(12). https://doi.org/10.1111/jfbc.14459

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Work Preference

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Full TimePart Time

Work Location

On-SiteHybrid

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCareer advancement

Timeline

Senior Research Fellow - CSIR-CFTRI
01.2022 - Current
Junior Research Fellow - CSIR-CFTRI
01.2020 - 01.2022
CSIR-CFTRI - Ph.D., Biotechnology, Microbiology And Molecular Biology
01.2020 - Current
SPPU - Master of Science, Biotechnology
08.2016 - 05.2018
SDAU - Bachelor of Science, Biotechnology
07.2012 - 05.2015
Chovva Higher Secondary School - Higher Secondary Education, Higher Secondary Education in Science
07.2009 - 03.2011
Koodali Higher Secondary School - High School Diploma,
06.2008 - 03.2009

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