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Sanjhi Sardana

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
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
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
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
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
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
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, India

AISSCE - Physics, Chemistry, Biology

Ryan International School
Noida, India
03-2019

Skills

Molecular Biology: PCR, RT-qPCR, DNA/RNA extraction, cDNA synthesis, cloning, restriction digestion, ligation, gel electrophoresis

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
Sanjhi SardanaGraduate Research Assistant