dhivija kothuri

Supported vaccine development activities including mammalian cell transfection, viral infection analysis, gene cloning and plasmid preparation. Prepared and maintained technical reports, SOPs and quality documentation in a GMP environment.

Delivered biology and chemistry instruction and designed Cambridge curriculum-based assessments. Built audience-adapted scientific communication skills transferable to technical and regulatory documentation.

Analyzed biological datasets using bioinformatics and AI tools to support research projects. Used Python, R and Linux for data processing, visualization and interpretation, and authored technical reports for multidisciplinary teams.

Conducted biomedical research on a GD-2-targeted HSV-1 oncolytic viral vector for neuroblastoma treatment. Performed molecular cloning, PCR, DNA/RNA extraction, mammalian cell culture, FACS and immunofluorescence, and maintained laboratory records and SOPs in compliance with GLP.

Designed and executed research activities including methodology selection, experimentation and data analysis.

Activities and societies: Master's thesis on GD2-targeted HSV-1 oncolytic virotherapy was well received by the examining committee during the thesis defense in Italy.

Master's degree in Medical Biotechnology, with thesis research on GD2-targeted HSV-1 oncolytic virotherapy for neuroblastoma treatment.

Completed a hands-on workshop in Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering.

Completed an online internship in a Research Associate role.

Activities and societies: Bachelor's project on Genetically Engineered Microbes in Disease Treatment received a Best Project Award.

Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology, Microbiology and Chemistry, including a project on genetically engineered microbes in disease treatment.

Completed GCP certification, valid through August 2029.