Sujith Sudagani
Hyderabad
Summary
Detail-oriented Research Assistant with hands-on experience performing clerical and laboratory work to advance research goals. Drives team success with expertise in data review, reporting and specimen handling. Specializes in Biochemistry and Biotechnology.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Assistant
University of Missouri, St. Louis
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
- Analyzed results using analytical software and created reports.
- Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
- Collaborated with researchers and scientists to design and execute experiments.
- Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.
- Prepared samples for analysis by performing complex sample preparation tasks.
- Prepared reagents and solutions following standard laboratory formulas and procedures.
Education
Master of Science - Biochemistry & Biotechnology
University of Missouri, St. Louis
St. Louis05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
GITAM
Visakhapatnam, India05-2023
Skills
- Molecular Biology: PCR, RT-PCR, qPCR, ELISA, Western blot
- Biochemical Techniques: Column chromatography, Batch chromatography, Electrophoresis, Biuret & Bradford Assays
- Databases & Platforms: BLAST, ClinVAR, cBioPortal, GDC, gnomAD, SwissPDB, UniProt, UCSC Genome Browser, Galaxy
- Visualization: PyMOL
- Drug Docking: EDock
- Quantitative and qualitative analysis
- Literature reviews
- Preparing samples and specimens
- Analyzing and synthesizing data
- Specimen and sample preparation
- Research and analysis
- Literature searches
- Experiment coordination
- Strong work ethic
- Public presentations
Accomplishments
- TOEFL: 86 (Listening-19, Reading-22, Writing-22, Speaking-23)
- I have practical experience in conducting wet-lab work. This includes hands-on experience in performing experiments, handling laboratory equipment and materials, preparing and analyzing samples, and following established protocols and procedures.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Research Experience
- M.Sc. Thesis
- Title: Temperature-Induced Changes in Pollen Germination and Viability
- Summary: Investigated how rising temperatures affect pollen viability and germination efficiency in Sorghum halepense. The study focused on optimizing pollen germination media and staining techniques to enhance pollination success under changing climatic conditions. Findings are valuable for improving genetic breeding and crop productivity, particularly under thermal stress.
Academic Engagements
- Seminars Given: 6 during M.Sc. coursework
- Seminars Attended: Over 30+ across diverse biomedical and life sciences topics
Research Interest
- Strongly interested in Cancer Biology, particularly in areas such as:
- Cancer biomarkers and gene therapy
- Molecular oncology and cell signaling pathways
- Translational cancer research using bioinformatics approaches
Certification
- Biochemical Principles of Energy Metabolism, KAIST University - December 2021.
- Genes and the Human Condition (From Behavior to Biotechnology), University of Maryland - December 2022.
- Understanding Plants-Part II: Fundamentals of Plant Biology, TEL AVIV University - May 2022.
- Fundamentals of Immunology: Innate Immunity and B-Cell Function, RICE University - August 2022
- Bioinformatics Methods I, University of Toronto - October 2022
- Industrial Biotechnology, The University of Manchester - November 2022
- Bioinformatics Methods II, University of Toronto - October 2022
- Drug Discovery, University of California San Diego - January 2023
- Fundamentals of Immunology: Inflammation, Tolerance, Autoimmunity,RICE University - February 2023
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Tamil
Advanced (C1)
Telugu
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Research Assistant
University of Missouri, St. Louis
08.2024 - 05.2025
Master of Science - Biochemistry & Biotechnology
University of Missouri, St. Louis
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
GITAM
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