Navdeep Kaur
@navdeepkaur2
Genetics and molecular biology scientist blending NGS, transcriptomics, and bioinformatics to deliver results.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I’m a genetics-focused scientist with 12+ years of experience across molecular biology and clinical research, with a proven record in next-generation sequencing (NGS), transcriptomics, and bioinformatics. I’ve built a strong publication history in high-impact journals while staying hands-on with experimental design, RNA/DNA workflows, and rigorous analysis to turn scientific insights into practical applications.
Most recently, I’ve served as a Research Associate at Wayne State University, where I directed daily laboratory operations, managed a mouse colony, and trained graduate students on molecular biology and lab protocols. Previously, as a Postdoctoral Fellow at Cleveland Clinic, I performed transcriptomic and metabolomic profiling in neurodegenerative diseases and published in IJMS, and at Henry Ford Health System I led high-throughput profiling in knee osteoarthritis with contributions to Nature Communications and Arthritis Research & Therapy.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Directed daily laboratory operations and mouse colony management, and trained graduate students on molecular biology protocols to support ongoing research.
Conducted transcriptomic and metabolomic profiling in neurodegenerative diseases, contributing to a 2023 publication in International Journal of Molecular Sciences.
Performed high-throughput profiling for knee osteoarthritis research and contributed to manuscripts published in Nature Communications (2025) and Arthritis Research & Therapy (2023).
Performed COVID-19 testing and supervised clinical laboratory staff, supporting timely turnaround for diagnostic workflows.
Executed RNA extraction and real-time PCR genotyping using Hamilton STAR and STARlet systems to support clinical testing.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
McMaster University
Applied Clinical Research, Applied Clinical Research
2020 - 2023
Completed an Applied Clinical Research program at McMaster University from 2020 to 2023.
Guru Nanak Dev University
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Human Genetics
2012 - 2020
PhD in Human Genetics at Guru Nanak Dev University (2012–2020). Dissertation focused on biochemical and molecular genetic analysis in cases with diabetic retinopathy.
Guru Nanak Dev University
Master of Science (MSc), Human Genetics
2010 - 2012
MSc in Human Genetics at Guru Nanak Dev University (2010–2012). Dissertation focused on mutation screening in ZNF644 in myopia cases.
Bangalore University
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Genetics, Chemistry, and Microbiology
2007 - 2010
BSc (Genetics, Chemistry, Microbiology) at Bangalore University (2007–2010).
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