Deepika Balaji

Technical Assistant @Ifado - Leibniz-Institut Für Arbeitsforschung An Der Tu Dortmund

Dortmund, DE

Collaborate on experimental planning and perform molecular biology and cell-based experiments focused on breast cancer (MDA-MB-468 and HCC1954luc) and interorgan toxicology-Applied techniques spanning RNA/protein/cholesterol/triglyceride extraction, RT-PCR, qPCR, BCA assay, Western blot, quantify triglycerides and cholesterol using biochemical assays, transwell migration assays, microscopy, ImageJ-Performing experiments related to cholesterol manipulation using methyl-beta-cyclodextrin and supplementation with HDL or LDL, as well as gene knockdowns using RNA interference to study specific targets-Maintain and passage human cell lines under sterile conditions and monitor cell health and confluency-Analyze experimental data and document results in compliance with internal standards-Contribute to experimental planning and protocol optimization-Manage lab inventory and ensure protocol consistency for routine experimental protocols-Training and mentoring Bachelor’s students during internships and thesis projects-Delivered regular presentations and progress reports at lab meetings to communicate experimental outcomes effectively.At the Laboratory of Dr. Cristina Cadenas.

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

Master of Science - MS, Elite Master Program Human Biology - Principles of Health and Disease

Sir M Visvesvaraya Institute Of Technology

Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Biotechnology