Yaashna Makhija

Yaashna Makhija has a diverse work experience starting with their current role as an Associate Scientist II in Process and Analytical Development at Vor Bio. Prior to this, they worked as a Graduate Student at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, where they focused on studying the effects of SATB2 mutation on craniofacial development in mice. Yaashna'sresponsibilities included performing PCR and gel electrophoresis, as well as preparing and staining mouse embryos.

Yaashna also gained experience as a Summer Intern in the Department of Microbiology at VIKRAM HOSPITAL PRIVATE LIMITED. In this position, they performed various tests such as Anti-microbial Susceptibility Test, Widal Test, and Gram staining. Yaashna also had exposure to endoscopy and colonoscopy procedures.

As a Teaching Assistant at the Department of Botany, Mount Carmel College, Yaashna supported faculty members in their teaching activities. Yaashna also served as the Editor and Head of the Zoology Journal Club at Mount Carmel College, where they organized lectures, meetings, and played a key role in publishing the Zoology Annual Newsletter.

Furthermore, Yaashna worked as a Summer Intern at Kaustubha Scientific Research Laboratory Pvt Ltd., where they were involved in the design, synthesis, and analysis of key intermediates of Avibactam Impurity. Yaashna utilized various analytical techniques such as TLC, Column Chromatography, HPLC, LCMS, IR, 1H-NMR, and C-13 NMR.

Lastly, Yaashna dedicated their time to the Sparrow Conservation Project as a member, organizing talks and workshops for children and establishing a social media account to raise awareness about sparrow conservation.

In summary, Yaashna Makhija has gained valuable experience in scientific research, laboratory techniques, teaching assistance, and conservation work throughout their various roles.

Yaashna Makhija's education history is as follows:

Yaashna Makhija obtained a Master of Science (MS) degree in Biology, General from the University of Massachusetts Lowell. They attended the university from 2021 to 2022.

Prior to that, Yaashna Makhija completed a Master's degree in Life Science from Mount Carmel College, Autonomous. They studied at this institution from 2019 to 2021.

Before their master's degree, Yaashna Makhija pursued a Bachelor of Science degree with a triple major in Chemistry, Botany, and Zoology from Mount Carmel College, Autonomous. They completed their bachelor's degree from 2016 to 2019.

In addition to their formal education, Yaashna Makhija has obtained several certifications. They received a certification in "Computer Aided Drug Design/Discovery & Development" from the institution Learntoupgrade in July 2021. They also completed training in "IACUC Training for Investigators, Staff and Students," "Working with Genetically Modified Mice in Research Settings," and "Working with Mice in Research Settings" from the CITI Program in May 2022. Furthermore, Yaashna Makhija completed the course "MalariaX: Defeating Malaria from the Genes to the Globe" from edX, although the dates of completion for this certification are not provided.