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I resolutely distanced myself from those who remarked, “You are not a medical student. What could you possibly achieve?” While I don’t hold their views against them, I recognize that such a mindset is typical in many Asian cultures, where fields like medicine, engineering, and law are often considered the pinnacle of academic and professional success. I, however, chose Biotechnology as my path, driven by my unwavering passion for Genetics, Cancer Biology, and a relentless curiosity to explore groundbreaking research.

My academic interests have led me to seize numerous opportunities, allowing me to present my ideas at prestigious platforms such as the Falling Walls Lab in Malaysia, where I first presented my research concept on curing Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. My early exposure to the CRISPR gene-editing tool, through a hands-on gene knockout workshop, further fueled my enthusiasm for the field.

This dedication to research propelled me through my PhD, where I collaborated with my team to test novel synthesized compounds against Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OSCC), ultimately leading to the successful filing of a patent for these compounds in 2024. In parallel to my doctoral research, I have actively mentored students on various research projects funded by both government and private sector grants, covering diverse fields such as microbiology, phage trials, animal studies, and cell line-based research.

Beyond academia, I am also a dedicated state Taekwondo athlete and a registered black belt fighter under Taekwondo Malaysia. Following in the footsteps of my family, I am an avid long-distance runner, participating in numerous championships while maintaining a regular training routine.

I remain open to new opportunities that will broaden my knowledge and skills across various fields. I would be delighted to engage in meaningful scientific discussions or explore potential collaborations. Please feel free to reach out to me via email.

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Employment (1)

Self Employment: Balik Pulau, Pulau Pinang, MY

2017 to present | Tutor
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Dharshini Jagadeesan

Education and qualifications (2)

Asian Institute of Medicine, Science and Technology: Bedong, MY

2017-08-01 to 2020-10-01 | Bachelor Degree (Biotechnology)
Education
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Asian Institute of Medicine, Science and Technology: Bedong, Kedah, MY

2017 to 2020 | BSc Biotechnology (Honors) (Faculty of Applied Sciences)
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Professional activities (1)

Asian Institute of Medicine, Science and Technology: Bedong, Kedah, MY

2020 | Outstanding Student Award (Faculty of Applied Sciences)
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Funding (1)

Determination of TOP-1 and EGFR Inhibition Mechanism of in silico Docked and Synthesized CPT-11 Analogues Against Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OSCC)

2020-04 to 2024-04 | Grant
Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia (Bedong, MY)
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Works (3)

Comprehensive insights into oral squamous cell carcinoma: Diagnosis, pathogenesis, and therapeutic advances

Pathology - Research and Practice
2024-09 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 0344-0338
Contributors: Dharshini Jagadeesan; Kathiresan V. Sathasivam; Neeraj Kumar Fuloria; Venugopal Balakrishnan; Goot Heah Khor; Manickam Ravichandran; Maheswaran Solyappan; Shivkanya Fuloria; Gaurav Gupta; Abhilasha Ahlawat et al.
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Synthesis, Characterization, Docking Studies and in vitro Response of New Camptothecin Derivatives towards Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Asian Journal of Chemistry
2024-02-28 | Journal article
Contributors: S. Ugrappa; D. Jagadeesan; P. Lalitha; M. Ravichandran; M. Solyappan; G.H. Khor; Y.S. Wu; V. Balakrishnan; D. Thangeswaran; S. Fuloria
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Synthesis, Characterization and Biological Evaluation of New Benzamidine Derivatives: Antibiotics for Periimplantitis Causing Pathogen

Asian Journal of Chemistry
2023 | Journal article
Contributors: A. Jain; M.A. Sa'ad; S. Ugrappa; R. Kavitha; D. Jagadeesan; Y.S. Wu; P. Lalitha; M. Ravichandran; S.N.F.M. Noor; S. Fuloria et al.
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