Harshitha Anand

Harshitha Anand

Department Secretary

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Technical Supervisor at Padmashree Research and Diagnostic

  • Education

    • Mount Carmel College, Palace Rd, Bengaluru

      2016 - 2019
      Bachelor's degree Biotechnology

      Activities and Societies: Member of the Debate Society, Environmental Science, and Volunteer for many inter and intracultural fests. Additional courses: Advanced Diploma in Event Management, Ngo Management, Psychology. Modules studied: Microbiology, cell biology, biochemistry, biophysics genetics, Biostatistics, genetic engineering, industrial and environmental biotechnology, plant and animal biotechnology. Analytical skill hours- 300 hours (18 hours per week)Projects: P-1 The Antimicrobial Suspectibity test using Antibiotics and essential oils • Developed laboratory and analytical skills, designing protocols related to fields of Microbiology and Biotechnology.P-2 Testing level of the… Show more Modules studied: Microbiology, cell biology, biochemistry, biophysics genetics, Biostatistics, genetic engineering, industrial and environmental biotechnology, plant and animal biotechnology. Analytical skill hours- 300 hours (18 hours per week)Projects: P-1 The Antimicrobial Suspectibity test using Antibiotics and essential oils • Developed laboratory and analytical skills, designing protocols related to fields of Microbiology and Biotechnology.P-2 Testing level of the pungency in onion and garlic using sodium pyruvate Show less

    • University of Westminster

      2019 - 2020
      Master of Science - MS Oncology and Cancer Biology

      Activities and Societies: Workshop on viral detection: Various virus cultures, serology and Detection techniques. Microbial genomics: MRSA detection and identification, antimicrobial susceptibility. WHS (Whole Genome Sequencing)-workflow Bioinformatics: Use of online tools to find and manipulate the information about DNA and protein sequences NCBI, OMIM number search, PRIMER 3, Ensemble, Primer designing, Temperature Setting CRISPR/CAS9- Workflow in generating knockouts and cellular therapeutics. Modules: Immunotherapy (Cancer genomics), Immunopathology, Cell Signalling and Genetics, Advanced Cancer biology, Molecular Science, and diagnostics.Projects: The role of Tks5 in the formation of the invadopodia in DCIS (Ductal In-Situ Carcinoma)-Immunohistochemistry, Cell culture, Antibody validation, Histology of breast Cancer

  • Experience

    • Mount Carmel College, Bangalore

      Jun 2018 - Mar 2019
      Department Secretary

      Managed and had oversight responsibility of a wing of over 300 people. Coordinated day-to-day activities with higher authorities, solving a variety of problems on a daily basis.Conducted events at inter and intra level, interacting with people from various cultural backgrounds and various mindsets.

    • U&I Trust

      Jun 2018 - Mar 2019
      Biology Teacher,

      • Creating a warm and stable environment that encourages students to meet personal and distinct standards. Increase the precision of lessons to help students reach their full potential • Designing Lab-based procedures promote a stronger command on understanding principles of science and In-depth knowledge of methods for class 10-ICSE and State level.• Brought out the organization, teamwork, and communication skills in students.• Inspired curiosity and developed different enthusiastic concepts that encouraged students facing challenges in understanding basic scientific concepts. • Maintained positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers, and all support staff. Show less

    • University of Westminster

      Sept 2019 - Sept 2020
      Course Representative

      Improved student experience Worked towards creating a better environment for fellow students, coordinating day to day activities between professors and students, promoted multicultural experience, and created warm environments by conducting various events and activities

    • Domino's

      Nov 2019 - Mar 2020
      In store Crew

      Excellent customer serviceFollowing the health and safety in working environments.Dealing with customers and their requirements efficientlyTeamwork and good communication with all other colleaguesCarried out all task that set by the store Manager

    • The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

      Nov 2019 - Mar 2020
      Student Volunteer
    • Wenzel's the Bakers Ltd.

      Apr 2020 - Jul 2020
      In store crew

      Handled food over the counter Followed Health and Safety Procedures Good Customer Skills

    • IKP Knowledge Park

      Mar 2021 - Jun 2021
      Research Assistant and Laboratory Manager

      1.Taking care of the lab's day-to-day operations.2.Creating SOPs for autoclaves, tissue culture cabinets, CO2 incubators, gel rockers, shaker incubators, multiplex PCRs, and other equipment.3.Perform minor experiments for clients such as Gram staining, protein purification methods, and decontamination processes based on the microorganisms employed.4.Monitoring Compliance with bio-safety standards was monitored.5.Keeping track of all science materials and specialized equipment.6.Keeping a reference library of scientific catalogues, instruction manuals, keys, troubleshooting instructions, and operation and parts of manuals for laboratory equipment and models on hand as needed.7. Making appropriate recommendations for the cost-effective utilization of allocated resources. Show less

    • GREY SCIENTIFIC LABS a Section 8 Company

      Apr 2021 - Jan 2022

      1)Manage interns on roboflow and make sense object identification program to highlight aberrant nuclei on cancer slides in tiles format.2)Act as a guiding authority to finalise the reports and evaluation of the software and hardware teams' algorithms.3)Material is reviewed and checked for scientific accuracy.4)In aspects of pathological research, write medical material for various tumours in order to build algorithms.5)Making sure the data is designed in adherence to the standards, rules, and requirements Guidelines for ICH, GLPs, and GCPs.6)Functioning as a project manager to bridge the gap between software, hardware, and the scientific team to build an effective system for cancer pathology data processing.7)Directing a panel of 16 trainees for annotating and mentoring them in the marking of slides (the aberrant nuclei, metastatic elements, and tumour constituents).8)Making qualitative decisions on the required algorithms. Show less 1. Advice on the marking of immunohistopathological slides of melanomas and various cancers.2. Work on slide annotations on software like VGG Roboflow, Qupath annotation tool, and Human Protein Atlas.3. Design Workflows for pathology related software in accordance with Canadian regulations-HIPAA, PHI, PIPEDA.4.Work on Feature validation, feature prioritizing and appropriate feature identification to ensure easier remote working opportunities for pathologists across Canada.5.Produce articles on LinkedIn for the further marketing of the company. Show less

      • Cancer Research Scientist

        Jul 2021 - Jan 2022
      • Functional Manager

        Apr 2021 - Jul 2021
    • Tata 1mg

      Jan 2022 - Apr 2024

      1. Responsible for ensuring that all human biological specimens transported to the appropriate assessment location are accurately documented on the specimen manifest.2. Extraction of specimen transport tubes from kit packaging following the safety recommendations stated in the specific COVID-19 Specimen Receiving SOP, while wearing appropriate PPE.3. Identifying samples that are potentially contaminated or do not satisfy set acceptability requirements following stated methods and procedures (e.g., not properly labelled, open tubes, empty tubes etc.)4. Using the droplet programme, perform viral inactivation processes and enter the relevant information.5. The Preparation of sample compatible with the downstream test by the addition of proteinase K and solution S (Sample).6. RNA extraction followed by a PCR experiment which includes the use of EXM9600 with the appropriate Extraction Reagent-1, Magnetic Beads Solution and Elution Buffers.7. Perform PCR data analysis on samples, as well as proper tracking and recording of the analysis in the appropriate LIMS database on the relevant IT system.8. To adhere to any applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Risk Assessments in which the employee has been educated.9. Timely and accurate completion of all paperwork.10. To rigorously adhere to BSL 2 precautions and to wear adequate PPE.11. Following all health and safety regulations and procedures on the job site.12. Ensure that all actions are carried out following all client standards (Safety and Security). Show less

      • Clinical Success Executive

        Jul 2022 - Apr 2024
      • Scientific Officer

        Jan 2022 - Apr 2024
    • Padmashree Research and Diagnostics

      Feb 2024 - now
      Technical Supervisor
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Understanding Cancer Metastasis

      Coursera
      Nov 2019
    • The Biology of Cancer

      Coursera
      Jan 2018
    • Biomarker Discovery

      Biotechnika
      Apr 2020
    • Understanding the Vital Signs

      Coursera
      Oct 2020
    • Understanding Prostrate Cancers

      Coursera
      Mar 2020
    • Genomic Data Science

      Coursera
      Oct 2020
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Harshitha Anand
      Westminster Employability Award-Silver University of westminster Sep 2020
    • Awarded to Harshitha Anand
      Best Volunteer-Leukemia UK Leukemia UK May 2020
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Biology Teacher

      Issued by U&I Trust on Sept 2021
      U&I TrustAssociated with Harshitha Anand