Varuni Nagulesapillai

Varuni Nagulesapillai is a Clinical Research Specialist at Lallemand Health Solutions, with a professional history at the same company since May 2013 as a Research Scientist and Research Assistant. Varuni possesses extensive expertise in molecular and classical microbiology techniques, including in silico analysis, primer design, and the development of real-time qPCR assays for probiotic strain detection in complex matrices. Varuni's prior roles also include research positions at Lallemand Animal Nutrition and an internship focusing on quantifying microorganisms and optimizing PCR assays. Academic accomplishments include a Master of Science in Applied Biotechnology and a Bachelor's degree in Biology from McGill University, along with experience as an undergraduate research student at the Lady Davis Institute, contributing to studies on chronic lymphocytic leukemia.