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Palak Nagar

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About Me

Palak Nagar

A results-driven Biotechnologist with over 4 years of hands-on experience in Molecular Biology and Immunotoxicology. My expertise lies in flow cytometry, experimental optimization, and data reporting. I am passionate about leveraging cutting-edge techniques to contribute to meaningful research in toxicology, cell analysis, and drug development.

Core Competencies

Wet Lab

SDS-PAGE, ELISA, Western blot, PCR, qPCR, Cell Culture, DNA/RNA Extraction, Protein Purification

Molecular Biology

Nucleic Acid Extraction, DNA Sequencing, CRISPR, Mutagenesis, FlowJo, GraphPad Prism

Software & Tools

MS Office Suite, FACS Sorting, LIMS, ELNs, Data Visualization, Python, C++

Compliance

GLP/GCP, SOPs, Biosafety Protocols, Regulatory Documentation, TSRs, Audit Support

Career Journey

Sept 2024 - Apr 2025

Scientific Researcher, Immunotoxicology

GlaxoSmithKline, Collegeville, PA

Oct 2023 - Sept 2024

Molecular Biology Researcher

Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

Mar 2019 - Dec 2021

Genetic Engineering Assistant

Vezeo, Ahmedabad, India

Featured Project

Biocompatible Scaffolds

Biocompatible Scaffold Engineering

Pioneered biomaterial research using discarded eggshells to engineer next-generation biocompatible scaffolds for tissue engineering applications.

Biomaterials Tissue Engineering

Presentations & Publications

Student Research Week Poster

β-lactamase Enzymes in Antibiotic Resistance

Presented research on real-time activity assays of β-lactamases in E. coli to understand and combat antibiotic resistance mechanisms.

GSK Internship Presentation

Proteomic Stabilizers for RBC Storage

Evaluated the efficacy of proteomic stabilizers for the extended storage and subsequent analysis of NHP red blood cells.

Academic Project

Scaffolding in Tissue Engineering

Explored the design, function, and application of various biomaterial scaffolds in regenerating biological tissues like ligaments and skin.

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