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Anaga Nair

@anaganair

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I build drug discovery assays and advance small-molecule hit identification using cellular and biochemical research.

India

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to contribute to drug discovery research through assay development, cellular pharmacology, molecular biology, and cross-functional collaboration, while applying my experience in experimental design, scientific communication, and early lead discovery.

At Presude Life Sciences, I develop and optimize cell-based and biochemical assays for drug discovery, evaluate enzyme kinetics and small-molecule binding, and support hit identification through DNA-Encoded Library screening. I manage 20+ mammalian cell lines and contribute to protein expression, purification, and characterization planning.

My PhD research at CSIR-NIIST investigated therapeutic approaches to advanced glycation end product-induced diabetic complications. I’ve published first-author research, contributed book chapters, and bring hands-on molecular biology, cell culture, phytochemistry, and scientific writing experience.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Research Scientist

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Presude Life Sciences

Jun 2024 - Present (2 years 3 months)

Evaluating enzyme activity, kinetic assays, binding assays and establishing IC50 of small molecules. Developed and optimized robust cell-based and biochemical assays to support drug discovery and screening programs.

Enzyme Kinetics Binding Assays IC50 Determination Cell Based Assays Biochemical Assays DELE Preparation qPCR Ligation UREA PAGE PCR Cloning Western Blot ELISA Protein Expression Protein Purification Assay Development Cell Culture Mammalian Cell Culture

PhD Research Scholar

CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Te

Aug 2018 - Jun 2024 (5 years 10 months)

Proposed and implemented research focused on therapeutic approach against advanced glycation end products induced diabetic complications. Studied links between risk factors of using certain synthetic and natural compounds against methylglyoxal, which is found in diabetic individuals.

Research Advanced Glycation End Products Diabetic Complications Methylglyoxal Synthetic Compounds Natural Compounds Flow Cytometry Animal Handling Scientific Writing Presentation Skills

Project Scientist

Sree Chitra Thirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Tech

Apr 2018 - Jul 2018 (3 months)

Worked on oral insulin delivery. Mastered column chromatography for compound purification for oral encapsulation and gained laboratory animal handling skills.

Oral Drug Delivery Chromatography Purification Encapsulation Animal Handling