Overview
Work History
Education
Personal Information
Languages
References
Extracurricular Activities
Hobbies and Interests
Timeline
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Chandra  Kommana

Chandra Kommana

Hannover

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Researcher

Twincore GmbH
10.2024 - Current
  • Investigated the immunomodulatory effects of a novel PDE4E inhibitor on immune cell function and signaling pathways.
  • Assisted in assessing immune response profiles in autoimmune patients following RSV vaccination to evaluate efficacy and safety in immunocompromised populations.

Student Research Assistant

Alvotech GmbH
10.2023 - Current
  • Development of RP-HPLC methods for qualitative and quantitative analysis of samples.
  • Insights into CE-SDS and CE-IEF.
  • Actively supported the implementation of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), driving enhanced quality assurance and regulatory compliance in laboratory workflows.
  • Preparation of buffer solutions to support analytical procedures.

Research Trainee

McGill University Health Centre
07.2023 - 09.2023
  • Development of a 3D kidney organoid model (tubuloids) as a disease model for the transition from acute to chronic kidney damage.
  • Optimization of protocols for electroporation and transfection for efficient gene transfer and modification in 3D organoids and cell lines.
  • Exploration of the role of the gene clusterin in kidney injury using organoids to gain insights into the underlying mechanisms.



Student Research Assistant

Alvotech GmbH
08.2022 - 06.2023
  • Insight into Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) analytics.
  • Development of RP-HPLC methods for qualitative and quantitative analysis of samples.
  • Preparation of buffer solutions to support analytical procedures.
  • Proactive management of material orders and maintenance of equipment to ensure a smooth workflow.

Research Intern

Twincore GmbH
03.2023 - 04.2023
  • Extensive experience in immune techniques: cell isolation, flow cytometry, cell sorting, ELISA, PCR, Western blot, and more.
  • Enhancement of scientific communication skills in a professional environment.


Nursing assistant

Medical School of Hannover
02.2021 - 02.2023
  • Nursing Assistant in the infectious disease ward - 78.
  • Providing care and support to patients.
  • Collaboration with physicians, and therapists.
  • Administrative tasks.


Summer Student / Research Trainee

Medizinische Hoschule Hannover
08.2022 - 09.2022
  • Comprehensive understanding of the latest advances in innate and adaptive immunity, with a focus on inflammation, immunity, and tolerance at mucosal surfaces.
  • Participation in exciting lectures and hands-on demonstrations, including a workshop on Single-Cell RNA Sequencing (scRNA-Seq).
  • Presentation of a poster session with an award as the second-place winner.
  • Completion of an internship in the Department of Dermatology, Allergology, and Venereology with a focus on allergic, chronic inflammatory, and autoimmune skin diseases.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Life Science

Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Universität
Hannover, Germany
09-2025

High School Diploma -

University of Hamburg
Hamburg, Germany
01.2020

High School Diploma -

Sri Chaitanya Junior Kalasala
Hyderabad, India
01.2017

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 10/02/2000
  • Nationality: Indian

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
German
Advanced (C1)
Telugu
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Advanced (C1)

References


  • Dr.Dr.Theresa Graalmann, Twincore GmbH, Hannover, Lower Saxony, 30167, Theresa.Graalmann@twincore.de


  • Dr. Alex Gregorieff, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, H3A 1A1, alex.gregorieff@mcgill.ca

Extracurricular Activities

Volunteer, Obdachlosenhilfe Hannover e.V., 11/23 - 02/2024, Weekly volunteer for homeless outreach, assisting in the distribution of food and groceries to those in need.

Hobbies and Interests

  • Hiking
  • Reading
  • Rock Climbing (Bouldering)

Timeline

Student Researcher

Twincore GmbH
10.2024 - Current

Student Research Assistant

Alvotech GmbH
10.2023 - Current

Research Trainee

McGill University Health Centre
07.2023 - 09.2023

Research Intern

Twincore GmbH
03.2023 - 04.2023

Student Research Assistant

Alvotech GmbH
08.2022 - 06.2023

Summer Student / Research Trainee

Medizinische Hoschule Hannover
08.2022 - 09.2022

Nursing assistant

Medical School of Hannover
02.2021 - 02.2023

Bachelor of Science - Life Science

Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Universität

High School Diploma -

University of Hamburg

High School Diploma -

Sri Chaitanya Junior Kalasala
Chandra Kommana