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Pratheeksha P Kumar

M.Sc Biotechnology student at Symbiosis International University || Bioinformatics Intern @LCSB || Phage research & Clinical microbiology intern || Cultural representative 2024-26 batch @SSBS

Pune District

2+ years of work experience

Symbiosis School of Biological Sciences
Jul 20242 yrsJun 2026

Pune District

• Represented students in cultural activities and acted as a liaison between students and faculty. • Coordinated and organized cultural events, competitions, and student engagement initiatives. • Collaborated with teams to plan, promote, and execute campus events successfully. • Managed event communication, participant coordination, and documentation. • Developed leadership, teamwork, public speaking, and organizational skills through active involvement in student activities.
Symbiosis School of Biological Sciences
Jun 20252 mosJul 2025

PROJECT : Isolation & Purification of Bacteriophages against Acinetobacter baumannii * Worked on the isolation, purification, and characterization of bacteriophages targeting bacterial pathogens. * Gained practical experience in phage passaging, high-titer stock preparation, and genomic DNA extraction. * Proficient in sterile techniques, plaque assays, and basic molecular biology methods. * Contributed to antibiofilm and infectivity studies, developing strong analytical and documentation skills applicable in clinical and research settings.
Jubilee Mission Medical College & Research Institute, Thrissur
Jan 20265 mosMay 2026

Thrissur

• Performed protein-ligand interaction studies using molecular docking and molecular dynamics (MD) simulations. • Assisted in bioinformatics analysis, literature review, and interpretation of biological datasets. • Gained hands-on exposure to protein crystallization techniques and structural biology workflows. • Conducted scientific data analysis and prepared research reports, presentations, and technical documentation. • Collaborated with researchers on projects related to protein aggregation inhibition mechanisms and drug discovery.
Inamdar Multispecialty Hospital
May 20242 mosJun 2024

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Hands On Training (Clinical Microbiology) * Gram staining * Z-N staining * Biochemical test * IMViC test * Antibiotic susceptibility test * BacT/ALERT * VITEK test * Clinical sample culture test * Purity Check

Education

SYMBIOSIS INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

Master of Science - MSc, Biotechnology

SYMBIOSIS INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

20242 yrs2026
Modern Education Society's Nowrosjee Wadia College Arts, Science, Pune 01

Bachelor of Science - BSc, ZOOLOGY

Modern Education Society's Nowrosjee Wadia College Arts, Science, Pune 01

20213 yrs2024

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Headline

M.Sc Biotechnology student at Symbiosis International University || Bioinformatics Intern @LCSB || Phage research & Clinical microbiology intern || Cultural representative 2024-26 batch @SSBS

About

MSc Biotechnology candidate with a strong foundation in life sciences and growing expertise in data-driven healthcare analysis. Experienced in interpreting biological data, supporting research decisions, and working with analytical tools including Excel and R. Through internships in clinical microbiology and bioinformatics, developed structured problem-solving skills, data interpretation ability, and exposure to healthcare systems. Interested in roles at the intersection of healthcare, analytics, and business strategy. Actively building expertise in healthcare market analysis, performance evaluation, and data-driven decision-making within pharma and healthcare sectors. Open to opportunities in Healthcare Analytics, Life Sciences Strategy, and Business Analysis roles.

Location

Pune District

Work experience

Cultural Representative at Symbiosis School of Biological Sciences, Jul 2024 - Jun 2026 · 2 yrs, Pune District, • Represented students in cultural activities and acted as a liaison between students and faculty. • Coordinated and organized cultural events, competitions, and student engagement initiatives. • Collaborated with teams to plan, promote, and execute campus events successfully. • Managed event communication, participant coordination, and documentation. • Developed leadership, teamwork, public speaking, and organizational skills through active involvement in student activities.

Phage Research Intern at Symbiosis School of Biological Sciences, Jun 2025 - Jul 2025 · 2 mos, PROJECT : Isolation & Purification of Bacteriophages against Acinetobacter baumannii * Worked on the isolation, purification, and characterization of bacteriophages targeting bacterial pathogens. * Gained practical experience in phage passaging, high-titer stock preparation, and genomic DNA extraction. * Proficient in sterile techniques, plaque assays, and basic molecular biology methods. * Contributed to antibiofilm and infectivity studies, developing strong analytical and documentation skills applicable in clinical and research settings.

Bioinformatics Intern at Jubilee Mission Medical College & Research Institute, Thrissur, Jan 2026 - May 2026 · 5 mos, Thrissur, • Performed protein-ligand interaction studies using molecular docking and molecular dynamics (MD) simulations. • Assisted in bioinformatics analysis, literature review, and interpretation of biological datasets. • Gained hands-on exposure to protein crystallization techniques and structural biology workflows. • Conducted scientific data analysis and prepared research reports, presentations, and technical documentation. • Collaborated with researchers on projects related to protein aggregation inhibition mechanisms and drug discovery.

Clinical microbiology & Pathology intern at Inamdar Multispecialty Hospital, May 2024 - Jun 2024 · 2 mos, Pune, Maharashtra, India, Hands On Training (Clinical Microbiology) * Gram staining * Z-N staining * Biochemical test * IMViC test * Antibiotic susceptibility test * BacT/ALERT * VITEK test * Clinical sample culture test * Purity Check

Education

Master of Science - MSc, Biotechnology, SYMBIOSIS INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Science - BSc, ZOOLOGY, Modern Education Society's Nowrosjee Wadia College Arts, Science, Pune 01