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M. Kavitha

M.Sc. Microbiology graduate · Aspiring Researcher in Infection Biology

Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India

@m_kavitha

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About

M.Sc. Microbiology graduate with research experience in molecular cloning, recombinant DNA technology, microbiology, and molecular biology techniques. Interested in host–pathogen interactions, microbial pathogenesis, and infection biology research.

Experience

  • Postgraduate Research Project
    Madurai Kamaraj University
    2025 – 2026

    BioPROTAC-Based Strategy Targeting VPg of Cardamom Mosaic Virus. Amplified the E3 ubiquitin ligase gene and verified the amplicon using agarose gel electrophoresis. Performed plasmid isolation and restriction digestion for molecular cloning and clone confirmation; samples were processed for sequencing. Conducted computational protein–protein docking to investigate VPg–eIF4E interactions. Analysed predicted protein interactions and structural features using SwissDock and PyMOL to inform the proposed targeted protein degradation strategy.

  • Undergraduate Research Project
    Vivekanandha College of Arts and Sciences for Women
    2023 – 2024

    Isolation and Characterization of IAA-Producing Soil Microorganisms. Isolated and screened soil microorganisms for indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) production. Performed biochemical characterization and growth analysis of selected isolates. Gained practical experience in aseptic techniques, microbial culturing, plating and strain maintenance.

Education

  • M.Sc. Microbiology
    Microbiology · 2024 – 2026
  • B.Sc. Microbiology
    Vivekanandha College of Arts and Sciences for Women
    Microbiology · 2021 – 2024

Skills

2 to 5 years 2 to 5 years Several years of experience.
<3 months <3 months Just getting started - under three months. This is also what shows when a level has not been set.

Tools / apps / platforms

2 to 5 years 2 to 5 years Several years of experience.
PyMOL
<3 months <3 months Just getting started - under three months. This is also what shows when a level has not been set.
Basic Local Alignment Search Tool BLAST

Languages

Basic Basic A few words and simple phrases.
German Speak
Not stated Not stated No level given for this one.
Tamil Speak Hindi Speak English Speak

Courses & certifications

  • Workshop on Hydroponics · VICAS, Tiruchengode
  • National Workshop on Scanning Probe Microscopy Technology and Applications (SERB Sponsored) · NIT, Trichy
  • One-day Workshop on Animal Cell Culture Techniques · VICAS, Tiruchengode
  • Two-day Workshop on Microbial Genetics and Genetic Engineering · VICAS, Tiruchengode
  • MKU-RUSA Skill Workshop on High Content Cell Imaging & Drug Screening · Dept. of Genomics, School of Biological Sciences, MKU
  • Hands-on Skill Development Program on Mammalian Cell Culture Techniques · Dept. of Molecular Microbiology, School of Biotechnology, MKU

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