Sanjhi Sardana
Graduate Research Assistant
Ulm
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented graduate research assistant pursuing a Master of Science in Biology at the University of Ulm, currently engaged in a thesis project in virology. Passionate about advancing research in virology and biotechnology, with a strong foundation in biological sciences and hands-on experience translating theoretical knowledge into meaningful laboratory work.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Master's Thesis - Clinical Virology
Universitätsklinikum Ulm
Ulm, Germany
08.2025 - Current
- Researching the mechanisms of action of human neutralizing antibodies targeting the human cytomegalovirus trimer gH/gL/gO in complex.
- Performing laboratory experiments to evaluate antibody efficacy and viral neutralization.
- Analyzing experimental data and interpreting results using OriginPro, SnapGene, and Microsoft Excel.
- Collaborating with senior researchers to integrate findings into antiviral strategy development.
Graduate Research Assistant - Clinical Virology
Universitätsklinikum Ulm
Ulm, Germany
07.2024 - 08.2025
- Conducted research on a project focused on human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) to elucidate viral entry mechanisms and identify host cellular factors involved in infection, funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG).
- Performed advanced molecular biology techniques
Graduate Research Assistant - Molecular Virology
Universitätsklinikum Ulm
Ulm, Germany
06.2024 - 10.2024
- Contributed to research on HIV-1 origins and adaptations, focusing on the role of Vpu in counteracting tetherin (BST-2) to enhance viral particle release.
- Assisted in studying HIV-1 replication dynamics by monitoring viral gene expression, protein synthesis, and infectious particle production.
Research Assistant
Botany Research Laboratory, Gargi College
New Delhi, India
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Studied the potential effects of silver nanoparticles to enhance the biotic and abiotic stress tolerance of Brassica juncea as part of a major research project funded by the Department of Science, Government of India
Fall Research Intern
Julius-Maximilians Universität Würzburg
Online
09.2022 - 10.2022
- Trained on the latest techniques and procedures in neuroscience, including techniques of neuroimaging, electrophysiology, neuroanatomy, and neurochemistry
Summer Research Intern
Bioinformatics Research Laboratory, Gargi College
New Delhi, India
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Completed summer research focused on drug design for BRD4 using advanced computational tools for protein docking simulations and algorithmic predictions.
Education
Master of Science - Biology
Universität Ulm
Ulm, Germany 02-2026
Bachelor of Science - Life Sciences
Gargi College, University of Delhi
New Delhi, IndiaAISSCE - Physics, Chemistry, Biology
Ryan International School
Noida, India03-2019
Skills
Molecular Biology: PCR, RT-qPCR, DNA/RNA extraction, cDNA synthesis, cloning, restriction digestion, ligation, gel electrophoresis
Cell Biology: Cell culture, transfection, viral infection & neutralization assays, flow cytometry, immunofluorescence, confocal/fluorescent microscopy
Virology: Plaque assays, viral titration & propagation, viral entry & neutralization assays, viral transduction
Bioinformatics & Data Analysis: Sequence alignment, primer design, stats (R, Origin), image analysis (ImageJ, Fiji), molecular modeling
Publications
- The use of CRISPR in Neuroscience: https://academiaplus.in/2023/01/26/the-use-of-crispr-in-neuroscience/
- Gut-brain axis and its impact on human psychology - https://academiaplus.in/2023/02/23/changes-in-gut- microbiome-itsimpact-on-mental-health/
- Know all about Prosopagnosia: an inability to recognize faces - https://academiaplus.in/2023/03/23/know-all-aboutprosopagnosia-an-inability-to-recognize-faces/
Certification
Add-on Course on Bioinformatics - Tools and Applications (Delhi University)
Timeline
Master's Thesis - Clinical Virology
Universitätsklinikum Ulm
08.2025 - Current
Advanced Virology Internship - Universität Ulm
05-2025
Microsoft Excel: Beginner to Advanced for 2023 (Udemy)
04-2025
Molecular biology of Archaea (Advanced Practical Course) - Universität Ulm
01-2025
Graduate Research Assistant - Clinical Virology
Universitätsklinikum Ulm
07.2024 - 08.2025
Graduate Research Assistant - Molecular Virology
Universitätsklinikum Ulm
06.2024 - 10.2024
Cell Biology & Genetics (Advanced Practical Course) - Universität Ulm
06-2024
Add-on Course on Bioinformatics - Tools and Applications (Delhi University)
08-2023
Research Assistant
Botany Research Laboratory, Gargi College
01.2023 - 06.2023
Fall Research Intern
Julius-Maximilians Universität Würzburg
09.2022 - 10.2022
Summer Research Intern
Bioinformatics Research Laboratory, Gargi College
07.2022 - 08.2022
Master of Science - Biology
Universität Ulm
Bachelor of Science - Life Sciences
Gargi College, University of Delhi
AISSCE - Physics, Chemistry, Biology
Ryan International School