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Umamaheswari Umasankar

Helsinki

Summary

Motivated and currently working towards a master's degree in Neuroscience at the University of Helsinki. Extensive background in Life Sciences, with an immense interest in Neuro-immunology and degenerative research. Skilled multitasker with a superior work ethic and good teamwork, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Willingness to learn and acquire new skills.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
17
17
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Research Fellow

Sahayaraj,Synthia research labs Pvt.Ltd
Puducherry, India
06.2015 - 08.2015
  • Evaluation of IVIVC (In vitro-In vitro correlation) of medications
  • Drug Testing of In Vitro drug release information for quality control purposes and drug development
  • Assessing batch-to-batch consistency of solid oral dosage forms such as tablets, and suppositories.
  • Prediction of In Vivo drug release profiles.

Research Intern

Dr.Subashchandrabose, National Chemical Laboratory
Pune, India
05.2017 - 07.2017
  • In vitro aggregation propensity analysis of human Tau40WT and histone deacetylase 7 (HDAC7)
  • Purification, interaction and aggregation studies of protein Tau and HDAC7 using upstream and downstream protocols of protein purification such as Affinity, anion exchange and gel- filtration chromatography.

Short-Term Winter research fellow

Dr. Hye-Seon Choi, Professor, University of Ulsan
Ulsan, South Korea, South Korea
02.2017 - 02.2017
  • studied the molecular intricacies of bone marrow using cell culture and genetic engineering tools.
  • Awarded as short-term Winter project student, Funded by
    Global University of Ulsan Biology Workshop, Ulsan, South
    Korea.

Research Fellow

Dr. Aarti Sevelimedu,Dr.Reddy's, ILS
Andrapradesh, India
05.2018 - 07.2018
  • Identification and cloning of genes targeted by select miRNAs in medulloblastoma., Induction of heterochromatin in S.pombe strains
  • Cloning of genes responsible for the formation of heterochromatin (Gene silencing), using traditional cloning techniques.

Master's Thesis

Dr.Neelam Shirsat, ACTREC,TMC
Navi Mumbai, India, Kharghar
12.2018 - 05.2019

Thesis Title: Identification and cloning of genes targeted by select miRNAs in medulloblastoma.

Junior Research Fellow

Dr. Nagini Siddavaram, Annamalai University
Chidambaram
09.2019 - 01.2020
  • Title - Orchestration of DNA damage response by Nrf-2/Keap 1 signalling in oral cancer (modulation by Nim bolide, a neem limonoid).



Team Leader

John Wiley Sons -Lumina Datamatics, Pvt.Ltd
Puducherry
02.2020 - 08.2023
  • Research content & peer-review management), Key responsibilities were to maintain the journal workflow and provide insights, implement changes to enhance and support the quality of certain Biotechnology journals' peer-review (PCMR, JCB, BAB)
  • Supervised and evaluated employee performance, providing constructive feedback and identifying staff talent.
  • Drove team to consistently exceed critical Key Performance Indicator (KPI) targets by up to 20%.
  • Provided leadership and direction for employees, supervising activities to drive productivity and efficiency.
  • Led performance reviews and tailored employee feedback to facilitate professional development.
  • Fostered positive employee relationships through communication, training, and coaching.
  • Led and inspired a team of 20 to uphold brand standards and demonstrate professionalism.
  • Proofread content to guarantee the publishing of accurate and error-free text.
  • Reviewed pieces for accuracy, consistency, and compliance with quality standards.
  • Completed project work within tight turnaround times ahead of publication.


Awarded - Best team Player and the best employee.

Education

Master of Science - Neuroscience

University of Helsinki
Helsinki, Uusimaa
09.2022 -

Certificate of Higher Education - Science

Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangatan
Pondicherry,India
04.2002 - 04.2010

Master of Science - Life Sciences

Bharathidasan University
Tiruchirapalli
07.2014 - 06.2019

International European Baccalaureate Scientifique - Science

Lycée Français de Pondichéry
Pondicherry,India
07.2010 - 06.2014

Languages

Tamil
Native
English
Native
Hindi
Native
French
Native
sanskrit
Intermediate
Finnish
Beginner (A1)

Timeline

Master of Science - Neuroscience

University of Helsinki
09.2022 -

Team Leader

John Wiley Sons -Lumina Datamatics, Pvt.Ltd
02.2020 - 08.2023

Junior Research Fellow

Dr. Nagini Siddavaram, Annamalai University
09.2019 - 01.2020

Master's Thesis

Dr.Neelam Shirsat, ACTREC,TMC
12.2018 - 05.2019

Research Fellow

Dr. Aarti Sevelimedu,Dr.Reddy's, ILS
05.2018 - 07.2018

Research Intern

Dr.Subashchandrabose, National Chemical Laboratory
05.2017 - 07.2017

Short-Term Winter research fellow

Dr. Hye-Seon Choi, Professor, University of Ulsan
02.2017 - 02.2017

Research Fellow

Sahayaraj,Synthia research labs Pvt.Ltd
06.2015 - 08.2015

Master of Science - Life Sciences

Bharathidasan University
07.2014 - 06.2019

International European Baccalaureate Scientifique - Science

Lycée Français de Pondichéry
07.2010 - 06.2014

Certificate of Higher Education - Science

Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangatan
04.2002 - 04.2010
Umamaheswari Umasankar