Sharon Thankachan
Dresden,Germany
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in cancer cell culture, cell viability, wound healing, and clonogenic assays. Proficient in siRNA transfection, molecular docking, PCR, DNA/RNA extraction, and immunohistochemistry (IHC). Skilled in using Cytoscape for data analysis. Dedicated to advancing research in oncology through innovative techniques and methodologies.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work history
Student Assistant (SHK)
OncoRay – National Center for Radiation Research i
Dresden, Germany
2025.07 - Current
- Currently working on a project titled 'Epigenetic Regulation of Glutamine Metabolism and its influence on Radioresistance', in Dr. Dubrovska group.
Bachelor's Thesis
Uppsala University
Uppsala, Sweden
2024.02 - 2024.06
• Completed Bachelor's Thesis titled 'Assessing the Impact of PFOA on Chemoresistance of VCR in Reh Cells', under the supervision of Dr. Helgi Schiöth.
Research Intern
SRM Institute of Science and Technology
Chennai, India
2022.08 - 2024.01
• Conducted research on the role of HIF-1α in ovarian cancer.
• Executed a project focusing on drug screening for hypoxic ovarian cancer cells.
Marketing and PR Intern
Climec Labs
Chennai, India
2023.03 - 2023.09
• Worked on strategies and methods to enhance product visibility to the public utilizing diverse social media platforms.
• Performed market research and analyzed metrics related to contemporary marketing and trends.
Student Intern
Centre for Translational Cancer Research
Pune, India
2023.06 - 2023.07
• Acquired practical experience in IHC techniques including H&E staining and Masson Goldner's trichrome staining.
• Developed insights into the role of YAP in breast cancer through comprehensive literature review.
• Performed a detailed analysis of social media to identify target audiences and devise strategies for engaging followers with current cancer research updates.
Student Intern
GenePath Diagnostics
Pune, India
2022.08 - 2022.08
• Acquired proficiency in molecular diagnostic techniques encompassing DNA extraction via column purification from COVID-19 blood and CSF samples, alongside PCR procedures.
• Observed the functioning of BioFire FilmArray, Sanger Sequencing, Germ-Line library preparation, and Next Generation Sequencing (NGS).
Education
Master of Science - Molecular Bioengineering
Technische Universität Dresden
Dresden, Germany 2024.10 -
Bachelor of Technology - Biotechnology
SRM Institute of Science and Technology
Chennai, India 2020.09 - 2024.08
A-Levels -
Kendriya Vidyalaya RHE
Pune, India 2018.03 - 2020.04
Skills
- Cancer Cell Culture
- Cell Viability, Wound Healing and Clonogenic Assays
- siRNA Transfection
- Molecular Docking
- PCR
- DNA / RNA Extraction
- Immunohistochemistry (IHC)
- Cytoscape
Scientific Publications
Thankachan, S. V., Jayaraman, V., Datta, L., Apthi, S., Zaman, B. F., Gurunathan, R., Suresh, A., Chandrakesan, P., Vinayagam, R., Kang, S. G., Palaniyandi, K., & Gnanasampanthapandian, D. (2025). Tumor Microenvironment: Recent Advances in Immunotherapies of Pancreatic Cancer. Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania), 61(10), 1776. https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina61101776
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
German
Beginner (A1)
Hindi
Native
Malayalam
Native
Timeline
Student Assistant (SHK)
OncoRay – National Center for Radiation Research i
2025.07 - Current
Master of Science - Molecular Bioengineering
Technische Universität Dresden
2024.10 -
Bachelor's Thesis
Uppsala University
2024.02 - 2024.06
Student Intern
Centre for Translational Cancer Research
2023.06 - 2023.07
Marketing and PR Intern
Climec Labs
2023.03 - 2023.09
Research Intern
SRM Institute of Science and Technology
2022.08 - 2024.01
Student Intern
GenePath Diagnostics
2022.08 - 2022.08
Bachelor of Technology - Biotechnology
SRM Institute of Science and Technology
2020.09 - 2024.08
A-Levels -
Kendriya Vidyalaya RHE
2018.03 - 2020.04