Supriya Gummalam

Experience

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  Center-of-Excellence Computational Genomics, RVCE

  Aug 2020 - Sept 2020

  Research Intern

  -Project : In Silico Approach for identifying and developing fungal resistant rice crops.-Located the virulent genes of the fungal strain causing the rice blast and the corresponding R gene in the rice variety to produce the anti-fungal resistant type.

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  Verzeo

  Jun 2021 - Dec 2021

  Intern
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  Dextrose Technologies Private Limited

  Sept 2021 - Nov 2021

  Research Intern

  -Conducted comprehensive investigative literature survey on “Detection of Porphyromonas gingivalis in Subgingival Plaque samples of Periodontitispatients” from 50 research papers.-Reviewed and identified the functions of virulence genes and the effects of herbal metabolites on Porphyromonas gingivalis.

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  Karnataka State Pollution Control Board - India

  Jan 2022 - Jun 2022

  Project Manager

  - I worked with my team to create a novel bioremediation strategy, using the contaminated Vrishabhavathi valley river as a case study. A variety of daily parameter studies were part of our work, such as the evaluation of water hardness, the measurement of heavy metals, and the assessment of total coliform, BOD and COD levels in water samples taken from the river at different points of discharges from homes and offices.- Furthermore, I managed my team and I in the development and thorough testing of an environmentally friendly water filtration system. By utilizing endophytic microorganisms and plant-based materials, this approach significantly decreased the amounts of pollutants. The system demonstrated an impressive 25% reduction in COD and a noteworthy 39% reduction in various heavy metals on average. Show less

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  Microbiome Core, University of Michigan

  Aug 2022 - Jan 2023

  Assistant in Research

  - Analyzed 150-200 samples for 16S V4 region DNA sequencing to verify the accuracy of laboratory results & increase speed in sample processing. - Successfully conducted PCR, E-gel preparation, and Sequalprep for 150-200 samples and analyzed the results with 80% accuracy. - Developed and streamlined Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for laboratory procedures and protocols, resulting in a 15% increase in efficiency and productivity.

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  University of Michigan College of Literature, Science, and the Arts

  Jan 2023 - May 2024

  Graduate Student Instructor

  -Guiding 160+ students in their journey of pre-med or research in learning Microbiology and its techniques. Training students in Microscopy, pipetting, staining, dilutions, and many more techniques-Primary duties include pre-lab and class duties, laboratory teaching, and classroom engagement, assignment preparation and grading for laboratory and lecture sections, office hours, and technical proficiency.

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  University of Michigan Medical School

  May 2023 - May 2024

  Research Assistant

  - Refer to "Projects" section for project and skills details!- Independently spearheading and overseeing two major projects, testing the effects of HLA-peptidome diversity and their T-cell responses using various immunological, cellular, and molecular techniques in a regulated (GLP/GMP) BSL-2 lab. - Developing, standardizing, and optimizing different protocols and assays based on individual experiments and results. Analyzing, summarizing, and organizing results and performing statistical analyses. Maintaining a detail-oriented lab notebook and lab report for every experiment with materials, protocols, results, and analysis. Show less

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  National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)

  Aug 2024 - now

  Biologist

  Contract - Axle Informatics