Shaunak Burse
EMBO Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Edinburgh
Summary
Experienced Researcher with a dedicated focus in molecular and cell biology for over 9 years. Proficient in a wide range of molecular and cell biology techniques, with a passion for advancing scientific knowledge. Known for meticulous attention to detail and a results-driven approach, consistently striving for perfection in every project. Strong communication skills facilitate effective collaboration and the dissemination of research findings. Seeking to leverage expertise and passion for science to drive impactful discoveries in a dynamic research environment
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
EMBO Postdoctoral Fellow
University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Edinburgh
2 2023 - Current
Research on the Role of MORC1 in the Mammalian Germline piRNA Pathway
Key Achievements:
- Identified key interacting partners of MORC1 in mice.
- Analyzed the phenotype of MORC1 knockout mice to understand functional impacts.
- Purified recombinant MORC1 protein and demonstrated its interactions with other proteins.
Postdoctoral Research Associate
University of Edinburgh
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Studying the protein machinery involved in piRNA pathway using Gradient Ultracentrifugation: Successfully demonstrated the size wise distribution of proteins involved in the mammalian piRNA pathway through gradient ultracentrifugation
- Studying the interacting partners of C19orf84 protein using IP-MS technique: Studied the HA tagged C19orf84 in mouse, performed its Immunoprecipitation using HA epitope followed by mass spectrometry analysis to determine the interacting partners of protein
Education
Ph.D. - Molecular And Cell Biologty
Academy of Scientific And Innovative Research
New Delhi 08.2015 - 05.2021
Master of Science - Biotechnology
Savitribai Phule Pune University
Pune, Maharashtra 07.2010 - 05.2015
Skills
Experimental Design: Designed key experiments for PhD publications and EMBO postdoctoral fellowship project
- Scientific Training: Trained 5 MSc students for their annual projects
- Scientific Communication: Presented at major conferences, including EMBO and MitoMetab meetings
- Project Management: Managed 4 PhD projects and currently handling 3 postdoctoral projects
- Teaching & Training: Conducted cell culture workshops and trained BSc students in molecular biology
- Grant Writing: Wrote successful project proposals for DST and EMBO postdoctoral fellowship
- Tissue Culture: Expertise in primary cells, stem cells, melanoma, HEK, and insect cells
- Animal Handling: Skilled in handling adult mice and embryonic stages (E165, E185)
- Protein Purification: Proficient in recombinant protein purification, ion exchange, and size exclusion chromatography
- Molecular Biology: Proficient in various molecular biology techniques
Websites
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 02/10/1992
- Nationality: Indian
Languages
English
Hindi
Hindi
Publications
- Burse, S.A., Grover, R., Shankrit, S., Aggarwal, A., Kirty, K., Narta, K., Srivastav, R., Ray, A.K., Malik, G., Vats, et al. (2019). Myg1 exonuclease couples the nuclear and mitochondrial translational programs through RNA processing. Nucleic Acids Res. 47.
- Raja, D.A., Gotherwal, V., Burse, S.A., Subramaniam, Y.J., Sultan, F., Vats, A., Gautam, H., Sharma, B., Sharma, S., Singh, A., et al. (2020). pH-controlled histone acetylation amplifies melanocyte differentiation downstream of MITF. EMBO Rep. 21.
- Ghattargi, V.C., Nimonkar, Y.S., Burse, S.A., Davray, D., Kumbhare, S.V., Shetty, S.A., Gaikwad, M.A., Suryavanshi, M.V., Doijad, S.P., Utage, B., et al. (2018). Genomic and physiological analyses of an indigenous strain, Enterococcus faecium 17OM39. Funct. Integr. Genomics 18.
- Haider M, Dholakia D, Panwar A, Garg P, Gheware A, Singh D, Singhal K, Burse SA, (2021). Transcriptome analysis and connectivity mapping of Cissampelos pareira L. provides molecular links of ESR1 modulation to viral inhibition. Sci Rep. 2021 Oct 11;11(1):20095.
- Role of Myg1 in melanocyte survival by fine tuning mitochondrial transcriptome and preventing pigmentation induced death (Under publication process)
- Understanding the role of MORC1 protein in piRNA mediated DNA methylation (Under publication process)
Timeline
Postdoctoral Research Associate
University of Edinburgh
02.2022 - 02.2023
Ph.D. - Molecular And Cell Biologty
Academy of Scientific And Innovative Research
08.2015 - 05.2021
Master of Science - Biotechnology
Savitribai Phule Pune University
07.2010 - 05.2015
EMBO Postdoctoral Fellow
University of Edinburgh
2 2023 - Current
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