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Suvasini Balasubramanian

Postdoctoral Researcher
Naerum,84

Summary

Synthetic biologist with extensive expertise in the production and purification of recombinant proteins. I am passionate about science and dedicated to delivering impactful results. Over the years, I have successfully established and led cross-functional collaborations with institutes both within Denmark and internationally.

I am excited to apply for the Scientist position in Purification Research at Novo Nordisk because it aligns perfectly with my expertise, as well as my passion for advancing scientific innovation. Motivated by the opportunity to contribute to life-changing therapies, I look forward to leveraging my skills and experience to make a meaningful impact on patients.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Postdoctoral Researcher

National Food Institute, DTU
12.2024 - Current

Ph.D. Fellow

NNF CFB, and DTU Food
Kongens Lyngby, Capital Region
09.2021 - 11.2024

Precision fermentation of milk proteins

  • Engineered bacterial strains to produce phosphorylated caseins and whey proteins
  • Developed and patented a method to produce phosphorylated caseins
  • Scaled up protein production processes to 5L bioreactors, optimising yield and efficiency
  • Co-supervised Master students for special projects and thesis
  • Authored one publication and actively preparing three additional manuscripts for publication.

Change of research environment at INRAe, France

  • Structural and functional characterisation of recombinant caseins
  • Studied interactions of recombinant caseins and plant proteins

Research Assistant

National Food Institute, DTU
Kongens Lyngby
01.2019 - 08.2021

Recipient of European Innovation and Technology grant for early-stage innovation in alternative protein research

  • Engineered gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria for the production of proteins
    Improved secretory levels using droplet-based microfluidic system
  • Performing in vitro assays
  • Experienced in grant writing
  • Co-supervised Master students for special projects and thesis
  • Coordinating and managing the consortia throughout the project period
  • Authored one publication

<p>Regulatory Data Manager - Student</p> <p></p>

H.Lundbeck A/S & ProductLife-Group Ltd.  
05.2017 - 09.2018

Regulatory data handling and tracking in the Regulatory Information system database, support for Dossier Management and maintenance of an electronic database containing product-related documents.

Education

Master of Science - Food Science And Technology

University of Copenhagen - Danish State Innovation Scholarship 
01.2016 - 09.2018

Bachelor of Technology - Biotechnology

Anna University 
01.2012 - 05.2016

Skills

~ Strain engineering - Bacterial and yeast systems

~ Analytical techniques - chromatography - Affinity, HPLC, 2D and SDS PAGE, Western Blotting, ELISA, 1H NMR spectroscopy

~ Strain Characterisation and optimisation

~ High throughput systems - BioScreen, BioLector, ÄKTA Pure, Droplet based microfluidics

~ Molecular techniques - Electrophoresis, PCR, Vector designing, Gibson assembly, USER Cloning

~ Grant writing - Raised 1M Dkk

Publications

  • 2024 - Functional caseins without cows - Precision fermentation for a sustainable dairy future. Manuscript under review - Trends in Biotechnology
  • 2024 - Exploring the secretome of Corynebacterium glutamicum ATCC 13032. Front. Bioeng. Biotechnol. 12:1348184. doi: 10.3389/fbioe.2024.1348184
  • 2021 - Droplet-Based Microfluidic High Throughput Screening of Corynebacterium glutamicum for Efficient Heterologous Protein Production and Secretion. Front. Bioeng. Biotechnol. doi: 10.3389/fbioe.2021.668513.
  • 2016 - Resins as a preservative for fruits and vegetables’ in the International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences. Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci (2016) 5(9): 120-130
  • 2015 - Anti-bacterial studies on different body parts of Loligo duvauceli in the Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research. J. Chem. 7(6):406-408

Patent

  • 2023 - Method to produce phosphorylated milk protein - PCT phase

Timeline

Postdoctoral Researcher

National Food Institute, DTU
12.2024 - Current

Ph.D. Fellow

NNF CFB, and DTU Food
09.2021 - 11.2024

Research Assistant

National Food Institute, DTU
01.2019 - 08.2021

<p>Regulatory Data Manager - Student</p> <p></p>

H.Lundbeck A/S & ProductLife-Group Ltd.  
05.2017 - 09.2018

Master of Science - Food Science And Technology

University of Copenhagen - Danish State Innovation Scholarship 
01.2016 - 09.2018

Bachelor of Technology - Biotechnology

Anna University 
01.2012 - 05.2016
Suvasini BalasubramanianPostdoctoral Researcher