Nandika Sanjog Sahani

EDUCATION

College / University

Sri Venkateswara College, University of Delhi

Highest Degree

Bachelor of Science

Major Subjects

Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology, Genetics, Physiology, Endocrinology, Immunology, Membrane Biology, Metabolism and Bioinformatics

Country

India

Lab Experience

Spectrophotometric Analysis, Protein Purification Techniques, Enzymatic Assays, Gel Electrophoresis, RNA and DNA Extraction, Plasmid Isolation, Cell Biology Techniques (Microscopy, Subcellular Fractionation), Biochemical Assays, Basic Immunological Techniques (DID, SRID), Agglutination.
Bioinformatics: Homology Modelling Tools, Sequence Alignment and Phylogenetic Analysis, Basics of PyMOL, Epitope Prediction and Immune Epitope Database Analysis, Basics of Molecular Docking.

Projects / Research

2021: "Computational Characterization of Food Allergens Prevalent in India", Prof Dr Latha Narayanan, Department of Biochemistry and Bioinformatics, Sri Venkateswara College, University of Delhi
2020: "Computational Screening of selected ligands against Dengue Virus (DENV) non-structural proteins as drug targets", Dr Nimisha Sinha, Department of Biochemistry, Sri Venkateswara College, University of Delhi

Scholarships / Awards

2022 – 2023:	Stipend by the International Max Planck Research School
2022:	Secured Rank 1 at the International Science Symposium for presenting a poster on "Computational characterization of Food Allergens Prevalent in India"
2020:	Maharana Fateh Singh Award for Excellence in Academics by the Maharana of Mewar Foundation
2019:	Secured First Rank in AISSCE (Class XII) Board Examinations at School Level

SCIENTIFIC INTERESTS AND GOALS

The ability of cell organelles to perform intricate tasks has always impressed me. However, the organelle that really piqued my interest was the endoplasmic reticulum. I'm interested in learning more about some of its characteristics, such as its capacity for protein sorting, its capacity for carrying out quality control mechanisms, and – most importantly – its capacity for upholding proteostasis. I consider myself to be an adventurer who seeks out chances to learn and develop the knowledge that will, perhaps, enable me to find the answers to all the intriguing questions I ponder.