1. SHYAMA BHATTACHARYA E-mail: cetrimide21@ymail.com
A-1, 409 Kendriya Vihar Apps https://www.linkedin.com/in/shyama-bhattacharya-b448224a
Venkatala, Yelanhanka Ph: +919632348093, +918904257790
Bangalore, 560064
Karnataka, India
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Research Fellow (I): Evolutionary biology unit (EOBU), JNCASR (2013-2016)
 Handled studies involving effects of temperature and light intensity as variables in natural and semi natural
conditions, on Drosophila activity using Drosophila activity monitors.
 Comparison of photoperiod assays of five strains of D.ananassae species, using L:D cycle of 12 hrs.
 Maintenance and rearing of five species of Drosophila, including discrete generation maintenance in lab
conditions.
 Studying temperature mutants and their brain activity patterns and protein expression in the brain, cross set
ups between genetically mutant lines and analysis of Neurochemistry in adult flies.
 Larval and adult drosophila brain dissections, further antibody staining and observation under phase contrast
microscope, Data Analysis using MATLAB.
Junior Research Associate(I): Department of Biotechnology, U.A.S GKVK (2013)
 Worked on DST funded project titled, “Molecular analyses of linkage drag and genome retention in
gametophytic selection for Fusarium wilt resistance in Chickpea”.
 Project Assistant for UGC funded project titled, “Identification of Fusarium wilt resistance pattern in chickpea
Pollen”.
 Independently performed SSR and RAPD primer standardizations using PCR.
 Agarose gel electrophoresis and documentation of the gel using GEL DOC unit.
 Scoring of bands of the PCR products and compilation of the data.
 DNA extraction and protein extraction and storage of proteins using Lyophilizer.
 Protein Quantification using mass spectrometer.
 SDS PAGE and Protein Staining.
Feasibility Support Analyst: ICON Clinical Research (2010-2013)
 Part of the core team for site feasibility assessment, using various online tools and tracking databases.
 Providing ongoing support and training for the CRAs who are involved in various studies on each site, handling
global CRA teams assigned on important awarded studies.
 Trials included cardiovascular studies, Oncology studies, Neurodegenerative diseases, Autoimmune diseases.
 Major trial sponsors included GlaxoSmithKline, Eli Lily, Pfizer, Novo Nordisk and Astra Zeneca.
EDUCATIONAL CREDENTIALS
 PG Diploma in Clinical Research and Regulatory Affairs from Clinical Research and Management
Academy (CREMA 2009-2010) CGPA 8/10 Major courses: Clinical trials, Regulatory affairs,
Pharmacovigilance.
 M.sc Biotechnology from K.R.M.M.C (Madras University,2005-2008) CGPA 7/10 Major courses: Industrial,
Medical Biotechnology, Microbial Bioprocess Technology, Immunotechnology, Genetics and Genetic
Engineering, Cell Biology.
 B.sc Microbiology from Hindustan College (Madras University,2002-2005) CGPA 8/10 Major courses:
Biochemistry, Immunology, Medical microbiology, Molecular biology and Genetic Engineering.
PROJECTS AND INTERNSHIPS
 The main focus of my project was the study of complex surface attached bacterial communities known as “BIO
FILMS” which grows on contact lenses, surgical implants and catheters.
 Junior researcher in ASTRA ZENECA INDIA PVT LTD for a period of nine months involved in protein
purification, running assays, in vitro protein synthesis.
 Won the second place in Pulse workshop on “Antimicrobial Susceptibility Test” Madras university 2006.
 Worked as a volunteer in Cancer Research Institute (WIA Adayar).