Vani B S — Project Manager

🔬 Aspiring Mitochondrial Biologist | Experienced in Mitochondrial Dynamics, Vesicle Biology & Cell Signaling | Seeking PhD Position in Mitochondrial Biology Domain I am a motivated and detail-oriented researcher with hands-on experience in mitochondrial biology, molecular cloning, cell culture, and protein purification techniques. Currently working as a Project Assistant at the University of Hyderabad, in the Mitochondrial Biology Lab under Dr. Naresh Babu Sepuri, I am involved in cutting-edge research on mitochondrial dynamics and signaling. Current Projects: * Characterizing TOM70-derived mitochondrial vesicles (MDVs), their cargos, and communication mechanisms. * Investigating the role of mitochondrial Cux1 protein in cellular signaling. * Exploring how mtDNA haplogroups influence Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection and severity. My research recently led to a publication (under review) titled "A new subset of mitochondrial derived vesicles perform intra-mitochondrial communications". Previously, I completed a research internship at Tranalab Pvt Ltd (Centre for Human Genetics, Bengaluru), a biotech startup focused on developing biosimilar and bio-better drugs for Gaucher’s disease. There, I worked on expressing therapeutic proteins in CHO cells and optimizing lysosomal targeting using Mannose-6-Phosphate receptor pathways. I hold a Master’s in Biotechnology from Mount Carmel College, Bengaluru, where I built a strong foundation in advanced cell biology, genetics, and protein engineering. Core Skills: * Mammalian Cell Culture, Transfection * Mitochondrial Isolation, MDV Assays (in vitro & in vivo), Percoll Gradient Centrifugation * Confocal Microscopy, Live-cell Imaging, TEM, Immunofluorescence * Molecular Cloning (PCR, Transformation), SDS-PAGE, Western Blotting * Protein Purification (Ni-NTA, Size Exclusion Chromatography) * Animal handling (Wistar rats, C57BL/6 mice), Tissue Dissection (Liver, Heart, Muscle) Goal: I am currently seeking a PhD position in the mitochondrial biology domain, with a particular interest in mitochondrial dynamics, inter-organelle communication, quality control pathways and metabolic regulation in disease models. I am eager to contribute to a collaborative, research-intensive environment and am open to opportunities globally. Let’s connect if you’re working in the mitochondrial research space or know of any PhD opportunities aligned with my background!

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Biotechnology Researcher specializing in mitochondrial biology and cellular signaling.

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Experience: 4 yrs 10 mos