Kumari Kavita, Ph.D.
About Kumari Kavita, Ph.D.
Kumari Kavita, Ph.D., is an Associate Research Scientist at Yale University’s HHMI Lab, with extensive experience in microbiology and biochemistry. She has published over 10 research articles and has expertise in anti-biofilm research, RNA-seq analysis, and various characterization techniques.
Current Position at Yale University
Kumari Kavita, Ph.D., currently serves as an Associate Research Scientist at the HHMI Lab at Yale University. She has held this position since 2020, contributing to various research initiatives and projects within the lab. Her role involves conducting advanced scientific research and collaborating with other scientists in the field.
Previous Research Experience
Before joining Yale University, Kumari Kavita worked at several prestigious institutions. She was a Postdoctoral Researcher at The National Institutes of Health from 2014 to 2020. Prior to that, she was a Junior and Senior Research Associate at the Central Salt & Marine Chemicals Research Institute in India from 2008 to 2014. Additionally, she served as a Guest Scientist at HelmholtzZentrum München for two months in 2010.
Educational Background
Kumari Kavita obtained her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biological Sciences, focusing on molecular microbiology and biochemistry, from the Academy of Scientific & Innovative Research from 2011 to 2014. She also holds a Master’s Degree in Biochemistry from Allahabad Agricultural Institute, completed between 2006 and 2008, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Botany, and Zoology from Bokaro Mahila College, earned from 2003 to 2006.
Research Contributions and Publications
Kumari Kavita has published over 10 research articles in high-impact journals, showcasing her contributions to the scientific community. Her research primarily focuses on anti-biofilm and anti-quorum sensing mechanisms in E. coli. She has also demonstrated proficiency in RNA-seq analysis and high throughput assays, utilizing various characterization techniques such as LC-MS, GC-MS, FT-IR, and electron microscopy.
Awards and Editorial Roles
Kumari Kavita has received the Summer Mentor Award for her mentorship in research projects. She serves on the editorial board of two scientific journals, contributing her expertise to the peer review process. Additionally, she has judged research projects at the NIH, earning the FARE award and participating in postbac day.