Sikta Roy
Glasgow,Scotland
Summary
I am currently a MRes Biomedical Science student interested in molecular biology and microbiology wanting to a researcher in the near future. Skilled in qPCR, SDS-PAGE, ELISA, bacterial assays, confocal imaging, bioinformatics, and data interpretation.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
MRes 6-month Project
University of Glasgow
Glasgow
01.2025 - 08.2025
- Investigating mitochondrial dysfunction in Drosophila via fat body-specific gene knockdown.
- Performed confocal imaging, TAG, and survival assays to evaluate tissue specific effects.
- Conducted RNA extraction, qPCR, and western blot to screen transcription factors enriched during dysfunction.
Identified gene mutations - MRes Lab Project
University of Glasgow
Glasgow
11.2024 - 11.2024
- PCR and gel electrophoresis on Drosophila DNA; cloned into plasmid and transformed into E. coli.
- Performed blue white screening, plasmid extraction, restriction digestion, and sequencing.
- Analyzed sequences using BLAST and multiple sequence alignment tools.
MRes Lab Project
University of Glasgow
Glasgow
11.2024 - 11.2024
- Investigated Doxorubicin's effect on p53 and p21 in MCF7 cells.
- Performed RNA extraction, cDNA synthesis, RT-qPCR, SDS-PAGE, and western blotting.
Research Intern - Food Microbiology Lab
Presidency University
Kolkata
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Isolated S. aureus and other food-borne pathogens through serial dilution and plating techniques.
- Assessed antibiotic susceptibility and evaluated antibacterial effects of Indian Gooseberry extract using agar well diffusion assay.
- Conducted biochemical tests while employing UV spectrophotometry and epifluorescence microscopy.
- Adhered to rigorous Health & Safety protocols during all laboratory procedures.
Research Intern Cancer Metabolism Lab
Presidency University
Kolkata
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Maintained T47D cell line and performed MTT & Trypan Blue assays to asses the cytotoxic effect of RSL3 drug.
- Calculated IC₅₀, plotted dose–response curves, and sorted results using MS Excel.
Education
Master of Research - Biomedical Sciences
University of Glasgow
Glasgow 09.2024 -
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology Honors. (Electives: Biotechnology and Chemistry)
St. Xavier's College (Autonomous)
Kolkata 09.2021 - 06.2024
Skills
- Molecular & Cell Biology: PCR, qPCR, DNA/RNA extraction, cloning, mutagenesis, cDNA synthesis, SDS-PAGE, Western blotting,
- Microbiology: Bacterial culture, plating, antibiotic susceptibility tests, agar well diffusion, biochemical tests
- Bioinformatics & Statistics: Basic bioinformatics, biostatistics
- Instruments: Confocal imaging, epifluorescence microscopy, UV Spectrophotometer
- Immunology: ELISA, immunoelectrophoresis, IgG isolation, immunodiffusion, immunostaining
- Microsoft office competence
- Problem-solving, Communication skills, Teamwork and collaboration
- Languages: English (IELTS- CEFR 1 - 75), Bengali & Hindi (native)
Projects
Journal (Under Review): Mixing Zn Nanoparticles and Biofertilizers for Organic Agriculture., Book Chapter: Advanced Oxidation Processes for Wastewater Treatment (Bentham Sciences) (Under Review)., Oral Presentations: BioMerge 2024, RasaBio 2024 (Zn nanoparticles research)., Poster Presentation: MTIM 2023 (Metal remediation by Poaceae).
Certification
1. TA Cloning Workshop – IISER Pune.
2. Bioinformatics Training – Bioxone Biosciences Pvt Ltd (1 month).
3. Proteomics (MAPS) Workshop – IIT Bombay.
4. Social Volunteer – Lake Gardens Barnaparichay NGO (Teaching, awareness campaigns, surveys).
5. Rotary Health Camp Volunteer – Blood group & random sugar testing (2024).
6. Publicity Committee Member – MTIM Conference 2022.
7. Oral Presentations: BioMerge 2024, RasaBio 2024 (Zn Nanoparticles effect on Mustard agriculture).
8. Poster Presentation: Biomedical Science Poster Symposium 2025 (got commended by external), MTIM 2023 ( Topic-Metal Remediation by Poaceae).
9. Journal (Under Review): Mixing Zn Nanoparticles and Biofertilizers for Organic Agriculture.
10. Book Chapter: Advanced Oxidation Processes for Wastewater Treatment (Bentham Sciences, Netherlands) (Under Review).
11. Scholarship Recipient - India Merit Award, University of Glasgow; FR. Lafont Scholarship for Academic Performance from St. Xavier’s College Kolkata,
Training
- Biomedical Nanotechnology – NPTEL Swayam.
- TA Cloning Workshop – IISER Pune.
- Proteomics (MAPS) Workshop – IIT Bombay.
- Behavioral Ecology Workshop – IISER Kolkata.
- Green Revolution Global Certification – ICCE (88%).
- Bioinformatics Training – Bioxone Biosciences Pvt Ltd (1 month).
- Clinical Psychology Internship – Fortis Healthcare (15 days).
- Volunteering & Leadership.
- Volunteer – Lake Gardens Barnaparichay NGO (Teaching, awareness campaigns, surveys; Summer 2023).
- Rotary Health Camp Volunteer – Blood group & random sugar testing (2024).
- Publicity Committee Member – MTIM Conference 2022.
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that all the information mentioned earlier is true to the best of my knowledge and in case of any disparity, I will be solely liable. Sikta Roy.
Timeline
MRes 6-month Project
University of Glasgow
01.2025 - 08.2025
Identified gene mutations - MRes Lab Project
University of Glasgow
11.2024 - 11.2024
MRes Lab Project
University of Glasgow
11.2024 - 11.2024
Master of Research - Biomedical Sciences
University of Glasgow
09.2024 -
Research Intern Cancer Metabolism Lab
Presidency University
06.2024 - 07.2024
Research Intern - Food Microbiology Lab
Presidency University
05.2024 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology Honors. (Electives: Biotechnology and Chemistry)
St. Xavier's College (Autonomous)
09.2021 - 06.2024
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