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aditi thakare

@aditithakare1

Computational biologist at DAFNAE, University of Padova, integrating multi-omics to identify disease-resistance loci and breeding markers.

Italy

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At DAFNAE, University of Padova, I investigate plant traits through genomic and multi-omics analysis. I develop mutation profiles using GBS approaches to support tomato cultivar characterization and marker development, and study phosphate-starvation responses in Beta vulgaris.

During my doctoral research at DAFNAE, I integrated ionomic, transcriptomic, and mutational profiling to characterize tomato resistance to ToBRFV. I also identified novel Fusarium wilt resistance loci in tomato and investigated powdery mildew resistance in melon using comparative multi-omics approaches.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Postdoctoral Researcher

Current

University of Padova

Jan 2026 - Present (9 months)

Collaborates with plant breeding and molecular biology teams to translate genomic and statistical findings into molecular markers for marker-assisted breeding. Investigates molecular basis of long shelf-life in tomato and phosphate-starvation responses in sugar beet.

Global Business Services (GBS)RAD Seq Agri Seq Transcriptomics Ionomics Phenomics R BASH Molecular Markers

Doctoral Researcher

University of Padova

Dec 2022 - Dec 2025 (3 years)

Led ionomic, transcriptomic, and mutational profiling to characterize resistance mechanisms in tomato infected with ToBRFV. Conducted molecular characterization of Fusarium wilt resistance and integrated multi-omics approaches for powdery mildew resistance in melon.

RNAseq Methyl Seq QTL Mapping SNP Marker Validation ITS Profiling Genotyping Methods R BASH

Research Fellow

Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology

Feb 2020 - Aug 2022 (2 years 6 months)

Performed NGS data analysis and long-read assembly pipelines on Anopheles stephensi genomes to characterize genetic determinants for vectorial capacity and environmental adaptation. Served as Teaching Assistant for an M.Sc. course in Data Analysis in Genomics and Transcriptomics.

NGS Long Read Assembly Anopheles Stephensi Genomics R BASH Teaching

Junior Programmer

GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals

Jul 2018 - Jan 2020 (1 year 6 months)

Performed statistical data analysis and programming (SAS) on efficacy and safety datasets for respiratory and COPD clinical trials, supporting FDA and EMA regulatory submissions.

SAS Statistical Analysis Clinical Trials Respiratory COPD

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Padova

Doctor of Philosophy, Animal and Food Science

2022 - 2025

PhD in Animal and Food Science, focusing on genome-based approaches to identify genetic determinants for disease-resilient crops and genetic authentication of food products and plants.