Ranjika Bhattacharya
About Ranjika Bhattacharya
Ranjika Bhattacharya is a Research Analyst at Innoplexus, where she leads a small team on client projects and specializes in human infectious diseases, particularly antimicrobial resistance. She holds a Master of Science in Biotechnology and has experience in content creation and research internships across various organizations.
Work at Innoplexus
Ranjika Bhattacharya has been employed as a Research Analyst at Innoplexus since 2022. In this role, she actively manages and collaborates with a small team of approximately 6-7 members on various client projects. Her responsibilities include generating unique scientific insights by leveraging AI-generated biological data. She regularly interacts with clients from major pharmaceutical companies, contributing to the development of innovative solutions in the field.
Education and Expertise
Ranjika Bhattacharya holds a Master of Science in Biotechnology from Symbiosis School of Biomedical Sciences, which she completed from 2020 to 2022. She also earned a Post Graduate Diploma in Bioinformatics from St. Xavier's College from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology from Kishinchand Chellaram College of Arts Commerce and Science, completing her studies from 2017 to 2020. Her academic background emphasizes her specialization in human infectious diseases, particularly antimicrobial resistance.
Background
Ranjika Bhattacharya's early education includes completing the Cambridge International Examinations: Advanced Level at Utpal Shanghvi School from 2015 to 2017, where she studied Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English. She gained practical experience through various internships, including a Research Intern position at Central Dogma Pvt Ltd in 2019 and a Student Intern role at Shreedhar Bhat's Laboratory in 2018. She also interned at BAI JERBAI WADIA HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN in 2018.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current role at Innoplexus, Ranjika worked as a Content Creator at The Biomics for six months in 2021. During her time there, she curated science-based educational videos aimed at assisting students in preparing for competitive exams. This experience reflects her commitment to education and her ability to communicate complex scientific concepts effectively.
Research Contributions
Ranjika Bhattacharya has conducted significant research on human infectious diseases, focusing on antimicrobial resistance. One of her notable investigations involved studying the development of pesticide-antibiotic cross resistance in Listeria monocytogenes after exposure to sub-lethal concentrations of chlorpyrifos. This research contributes to the understanding of resistance mechanisms in pathogens and highlights the implications for public health.