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Ritu Singh

@ritusingh1

Experienced life sciences educator and researcher specializing in cancer biology and STEM curriculum development.

India
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What I'm looking for

I seek roles combining STEM education and research-informed content development where I can design innovative curricula, mentor learners, and contribute to academic or e-learning excellence.

I am a Ph.D. life scientist with over nine years in e-learning content development and extensive experience in classroom instruction, alongside five years of hands-on research in cancer biology resulting in multiple peer-reviewed publications and national awards.

My strengths include innovative, research-informed pedagogy, curriculum and lesson design for STEM education, research mentoring, and content creation for educational platforms; I am committed to fostering academic excellence and inspiring students through practical, inquiry-based learning.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Research Fellow - CSIR

Radiation & Cancer Biology Laboratory of Rajasthan

Nov 2010 - Nov 2015 (5 years)

Conducted cancer biology research focused on chemopreventive agents and radiation biology, contributing to publications and conference presentations. Executed in vivo studies and biochemical assays to evaluate anticancer effects.

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Research Fellow - DBT

National Brain Research Centre

Aug 2009 - Apr 2010 (8 months)

Supported neuroscience-related research projects, performing experimental work and contributing to data interpretation and manuscripts. Applied molecular and cellular techniques in a university research setting.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

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University of Rajasthan

Doctor of Philosophy, Life Science

Activities and societies: Research in cancer biology; publications and conference presentations.

Doctorate in Life Science with a Ph.D. thesis assessing chemopreventive potential of Averrhoa carambola against chemically induced hepatic cancer.

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Maharishi Arvind Institute of Engineering & Technology

Master of Science, Biotechnology

Grade: Batch Topper

Activities and societies: Research projects and academic achievements.

Master of Science in Biotechnology, completed with top rank in the batch.

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University of Rajasthan

Bachelor of Science, Biotechnology and Zoology

Bachelor of Science with majors in Biotechnology and Zoology and coursework in Chemistry.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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