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WELCOME!
Hey! This is Rutuja, a first year PhD student working in the area of spinal cord injury at the Lab of Axon Growth and Regeneration at CSIR-CCMB, Hyderabad, India
About Me
I am a first-year PhD student working in the area of spinal cord injury, where I am focusing on transplanting iPSC-derived NPCs to investigate potential functional recovery. Outside of science, I enjoy creating various artworks, including mandala art, lippan art, and other art forms. Welcome to my website—feel free to explore further and connect with me!
Education
2024-Present
PhD in Molecular Neuroscience
CSIR-CCMB, Hyderabad, India
I started my PhD journey in 2024 at CCMB, under the guidance of Dr. Ishwariya Venkatesh. My research focuses on axonal regeneration, particularly in the context of stem cell transplantation.
2021-2023
MSc Biotechnology
Savitribai Phule Pune University
I completed my MSc in an interdisciplinary program that provided a thorough understanding of biotechnology. During my master's, I focused on breast cancer research, specifically examining the tumor suppressor gene SMAR1 and its possible downstream targets.
2017-2020
BSc Biotechnology
Savitribai Phule Pune University
During my bachelor's degree, I developed a strong interest in research. My project explored the water purifying and anti-bacterial properties of Moring oleifera seeds.
Achievements and Awards
John Miller Travel Award at the Indian Academy of Association (IAN) 2024 conference at NIMHANS, Bangalore, India
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Graduate Aptitude Test of Biotechnology (GAT-B) AIR 18 (April 2021)
CSIR-UGC NET Life Sciences AIR 158 (December 2022)
​Awarded for the best poster award in "Science Popularization Program Science Fair, 2019" sponsored by Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Govt of India