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Sharon Thankachan

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
07.2025 - 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
02.2024 - 06.2024

• 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
08.2022 - 01.2024

• 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
03.2023 - 09.2023

• 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
06.2023 - 07.2023

• 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
08.2022 - 08.2022

• 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
10.2024 -

Bachelor of Technology - Biotechnology

SRM Institute of Science and Technology
Chennai, India
09.2020 - 08.2024

A-Levels -

Kendriya Vidyalaya RHE
Pune, India
03.2018 - 04.2020

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
07.2025 - Current

Master of Science - Molecular Bioengineering

Technische Universität Dresden
10.2024 -

Bachelor's Thesis

Uppsala University
02.2024 - 06.2024

Student Intern

Centre for Translational Cancer Research
06.2023 - 07.2023

Marketing and PR Intern

Climec Labs
03.2023 - 09.2023

Research Intern

SRM Institute of Science and Technology
08.2022 - 01.2024

Student Intern

GenePath Diagnostics
08.2022 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Technology - Biotechnology

SRM Institute of Science and Technology
09.2020 - 08.2024

A-Levels -

Kendriya Vidyalaya RHE
03.2018 - 04.2020
Sharon Thankachan