Experience

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  Centre for cellular and molecular biology

  May 2015 - Jul 2015

  Summer trainee

  Worked on project 'Social defeat model of depression and studying the expression of PIWI proteins in brain'.

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  Inmas, defence research and development organization (drdo)

  Jan 2016 - Jul 2016

  Dissertation trainee

  Dissertation project 'In vivo high resolution non invasive imaging and bio markers study on amelioration of collagen induced joint deformity by natural plant product'.

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  Evelyn learning systems pvt. ltd.

  Jul 2017 - Jun 2018

  Subject expert (biology)

  Being a subject expert in Biology, I provided advanced solutions in various specialized areas of biology. I also provided feedback on content answered by externals.

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  Central insecticide board and registration comittee

  Nov 2017 - Jun 2018

  Research officer, medical toxicology

  Scrutiny of dossiers: Biopesticides under sections 9(3) and 9(3b) of Insecticides Act,1968;Review for comments on CROP (Computerized Registration of Pesticides) portal;LD50 and Oral/Dermal Toxicity studies (OECD guidelines)

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  The institute of nano science and technology(inst)

  Jun 2018 - Jan 2019

  Junior research fellow

  I worked as a Junior research fellow in the field of nanotoxicology. My project was based on target drug delivery of magnetosomes extracted from magnetotactic bacteria across BBB as a treatment for Glioblastoma Multiforme with the help of in vitro and in vivo tumour models.

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  Niscair (csir)

  Aug 2019 - Oct 2023

  Science and technology communication research

  My PhD research looks at nanotechnology through a sociological lens - how Indians view nanotechnology and the factors that affect their risk or benefit perceptions. Through my research, I addressed multiple questions. Do people perceive communication about nanotechnology in the same way as biotechnology or AI? Are there differences in people’s understanding of nanotechnology across demographics? Do the factors influencing nanotechnology perception like religious beliefs, social media etc vary between people in developed nations and India? Show less

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  Translational health science and technology institute

  Mar 2020 - Aug 2020

  Science communication intern

  I worked as a #scicomm intern at the ERID office of DBT-THSTI. My work was to draft short stories of research at the institute every week, interview scientists for the website, and create content for 'Srijan' THSTI's magazine. I was also responsible for curating content for social media handles of THSTI, particularly Instagram.

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  Rapid metro rail gurgaon limited

  Jan 2021 - Dec 2022

  Assistant operations manager

  I managed a team of fifteen people as an assistant manager in an operations role. I am capable of liaising and communicating effectively with diverse teams and external agencies to run the operations of an organisation smoothly.

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  Cactus communications

  Nov 2021 - Aug 2022

  Freelance content writer

  I write engaging SEO blogs for Editage Insights, a division of Cactus Communications which aims to accelerate global scientific research communications.

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  Gardenup, llc

  Apr 2022 - May 2022

  Content writer

  As a content writer and editor, I wrote and edited blog posts, product descriptions and social media content on their online decor store. I also took care of the email templates needed during enquiries made by customers.

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  Indiabioscience

  Dec 2022 - Mar 2025

  Managing, coordinating, implementing, and building the current and ongoing projects of IndiaBioscience. Writing of work-related quarterly and annual reports at IndiaBioscience, managing skill building vertical including, International Grants Awareness Program, Crafting Your Career workshops and external partnerships at IndiaBioscience. Designed and executed outreach programs for life science researchers in India, ensuring alignment with institutional goals. Developed partnerships with diverse stakeholders, including researchers, freelancers, and policymakers. Help set up social media scheduling and analytics software and spearheaded campaigns to amplify organisational outreach. Managed website content for IndiaBioscience.

  • Associate Director

    Dec 2024 - Mar 2025

  • Program Manager- Science Communication

    Dec 2022 - Dec 2024