Sheela Karunanithi

About Sheela Karunanithi

I am a self-motivated and outcome-driven scientist with 10+ years of experience in basic and pre-clinical research in multiple disciplines including cancer and metabolism resulting in 11 publications in top-ranked journals. I am an innovative and collaborative team player adept at leveraging my scientific and interpersonal skills to lead and manage cross-functional teams resulting in 3 successful multi-institutional collaborations. I am a fast learner and excellent communicator as evidenced by functioning as an integral team member in 4 diverse scientific groups and 10 presentations in national and international conferences.My ability to prioritize my research goals has resulted in timely completion of 5+ projects.I believe that my diverse scientific background together with my interpersonal skills will complement any research group as I look for opportunities in Pharma/Biotech.I am looking for opportunities in Detroit/Ann Arbor, MI and Richmond, VA area.I look forward to expanding my network, Let’s Connect.

Experience

1. Senior Group Lead

   Ppd

   May 2025 — Present

Education

• PSG College of Technology

  B. Tech, Biotechnology

  2002 — 2006

• University at Buffalo

  Ph.D, Biological Sciences

  2008 — 2012

• University at Buffalo

  M.S., Biological Sciences

  2007 — 2009

Skills

• Microscopy
• Biochemical Assays
• Cell Biology
• Protein Purification
• Diabetes
• Cell Culture
• Cell Signaling
• Qpcr
• Protein-Protein Interactions
• Molecular Biology
• Metabolism
• Western Blotting
• Cancer Stem Cells
• Proteomics
• Nuclear Receptors
• Protein Expression
• Biochemistry
• Mutagenesis
• Rnai
• Assay Development
• Cancer Research
• Pcr
• Cell Based Assays
• Cell
• Genome-Wide High Throughput Screening
• Molecular Cloning
• Adipose Tissue Biology
• Immunofluorescence