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Nidhi Sheth, PhD

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    DNA Analyst @ The Legal Aid Society |Ph.D. in Computational and Integrative Biology

  • Education

    • Rutgers University - Camden

      2018 -
      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Computational Biology

    • Pace University

      2015 - 2017
      Master’s Degree Forensic Science and Technology

      Pursuing my Masters in the Field of Forensic with an aim to acquire knowledge in varied field of Forensics having keen interest towards Crime Scene Investigation and Toxicology.

    • Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma University

      2010 - 2014
      Bachelors Pharmacy

      Coursework included concentrations like Organic, Inorganic and Medical Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Pathology and Statistics.

  • Experience

    • Blind School Association India

      May 2014 - Jul 2014
      Community Volunteer

      Provided volunteering services at Blind School Association. My duty was to prepare eBooks, draft emails and summarize various presentations. Was working under Miss Kinnari Desai; a former Syracuse University Student.

    • NYC Office of Chief Medical Examiner

      Jun 2016 - Jun 2017
      Research Intern

      • Lead a research project entitled “Validation of different body fluids like blood, semen, and saliva” to develop a standard operating procedure for forensic science casework samples• Worked on the project entitled " Identifying individuals through proteomic analysis: A new Forensic Tool to rapidly and efficiently identify a large number of fragmentary human remains" • Volunteered for Missing person department and world trade center casework samples to extract mtDNA from bones.• Trained in various instruments and techniques such as High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Mass Spectroscopy (MALDI-TOF/TOF), isobaric protein labeling (iTRAQ), sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (PAGE), Microfluidic Gel Electrophoresis (Agilent 2100 Bioanalyzer), High Throughout Quantitative Spectroscopy (BioTek) and Centrifuge( Eppendorf 5810R), Show less

    • Amneal Pharmaceuticals

      Jul 2017 - Jul 2018
      Scientist 1

      Worked for Analytical Research and Development group. Proficient in using varied analytical techniques like High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), UV Spectroscopy, Dissolution Assembly, Morphological G3-ID from Malvern for partical size determination in pharmaceutical products, Malvern Mastersizer 3000 for particle size analysis, Viscometer and Microscopy

    • Rutgers University - Camden

      Sept 2018 - Jan 2024

      Lab instructor for : 1. Chem Principles Lab I: Fall 2018, Unit: 50, Subject: 160, Course: 125 Section: Index: Campus: Credit: 01: 01908: Camden:1.02. Chem Principles Lab II: Spring 2019, Unit: 50, Subject: 160, Course: 126 Section: Index: Campus: Credit: 01: 01715: Camden:1.0Chem Principles Lab II: Spring 2019, Unit: 50, Subject: 160, Course: 126 Section: Index: Campus: Credit: 09: 19902: Camden:1.03. Chem Principles Lab I: Fall 2019, Unit: 50, Subject: 160, Course: 125Section: Index: Campus: Credit: 01: 01740: Camden:1.0Chem Principles Lab I: Spring 2019, Unit: 50, Subject: 160, Course: 126 Section: Index: Campus: Credit: 09: 16456: Camden:1.04. Chem Principles Lab II: Spring 2020, Unit: 50, Subject: 160, Course: 126 Section: Index: Campus: Credit: 01: 01562: Camden:1.0 Show less

      • National Institute Of Justice Graduate Research Fellowship

        Sept 2020 - Jan 2024

      • Graduate Student Research Assistant,

        Sept 2018 - Jan 2024

      • Camden Chapter Executive Committee Member

        Oct 2020 - Jun 2022

      • Teaching Assistant

        Sept 2018 - Jun 2020

    • The Legal Aid Society

      Oct 2023 - now
      DNA Analyst

      As a DNA Analyst at The Legal Aid Society, I analyze DNA evidence reports, interpret genetic data, and collaborate with experts to ensure accurate findings.• Produced court-ready reports by interpreting genetic data using STRMIX and OSIRIS software.• Collaborate with law enforcement, legal teams, and forensic experts to ensure the reliability of findings.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • DEPArray Forensic Application

      Menarini Silicon Biosystems
      Jan 2020

    • Nidhi Sheth

      Agilent Technologies
      Oct 2016

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Nidhi Sheth, PhD
      Grand Prize Research Poster Contest Center for Computational and Integrative Biology Dec 2021
    • Awarded to Nidhi Sheth, PhD
      Student Ambassador at International Symposium on Human identification International Symposium on Human Identification Sep 2021
    • Awarded to Nidhi Sheth, PhD
      National Institute of Justice Graduate Research Fellowship Department of Justice Sep 2020 The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) Graduate Research Fellowship (GRF) program provides grants to accredited academic institutions to support outstanding doctoral students whose dissertation research is relevant to criminal justice. Each applicant is awarded up to $150,000 to support the graduate student's stipend, research expenses, and other related costs.Peer review panels will evaluate, score, and rate applications that meet basic minimum requirements. NIJ may use external peer… Show more The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) Graduate Research Fellowship (GRF) program provides grants to accredited academic institutions to support outstanding doctoral students whose dissertation research is relevant to criminal justice. Each applicant is awarded up to $150,000 to support the graduate student's stipend, research expenses, and other related costs.Peer review panels will evaluate, score, and rate applications that meet basic minimum requirements. NIJ may use external peer reviewers, internal peer reviewers, or a combination, to assess applications on technical merit using the solicitation’s review criteria. An external peer reviewer is an expert in the subject matter of a given solicitation who is not a current DOJ employee. An internal reviewer is a current DOJ employee who is well-versed or has expertise in the subject matter of this solicitation. Peer reviewers’ ratings and any resulting recommendations are advisory only but are considered carefully.All final award decisions will be made by Director of the National Institute of Justice, who may take into account not only peer review ratings and NIJ recommendations, but also other factors as indicated in this section. Show less
    • Awarded to Nidhi Sheth, PhD
      Travel Grant from National Institute of Justice National Institute of Justice Jan 2020 National Institute of Justice (NIJ) issued a travel grant to present at the prestigious PITTCON 2020 conference held in Chicago. The travel grant supported costs associated with registration, travel, lodging, and meals to attend four days of the full meeting, to include all of the forensic science sessions.
    • Awarded to Nidhi Sheth, PhD
      Career Service Student Intern Award Dyson School of Arts and Science Pace University Apr 2017 Career Service Student Intern Award from Pace University on the behalf of Dyson School of Arts and Science for accomplishments in the field of study
    • Awarded to Nidhi Sheth, PhD
      Student Leader Of Gujarat at Indian Student Parliament MIT Pune Jan 2014 Was selected as a Student representative from Gujarat to deliver my thoughts on "Sita Se Leke Nirbhaya Taak: Preventing Crime against women" in Indian Student Parliament.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Blind School assoication Ahmedabad India
      Blind School assoication Ahmedabad IndiaAssociated with Nidhi Sheth, PhD

    • Student Volunteer

      Issued by Philadelphia Science Festival on May 2019
      Philadelphia Science FestivalAssociated with Nidhi Sheth, PhD

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Mütter Museum of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia on Apr 2019
      Mütter Museum of The College of Physicians of PhiladelphiaAssociated with Nidhi Sheth, PhD