Mugdha Patwardhan

PhD

Singapore

About

Fresh graduate with a strong foundation in laboratory techniques, experimental design, data analysis and scientific writing, with a passion in employing scientific research and communication to better healthcare and wellbeing. I am eager to contribute to a dynamic team where I can apply my skills to meaningful projects to advance biomedical discovery and innovation. I am excited to take on the challenges of early-career research by building on my strengths and learning new skills.

Experience

  • Scientist at A*STAR Infectious Diseases Labs - A*STAR IDL
    Apr 2025 - Present · 1 yr 4 mos

    Genetics of Host Immunity Lab

  • Research Assistant at National University of Singapore
    Sep 2024 - Mar 2025 · 7 mos

    Performing in-vitro studies with technical expertise over handling of murine tissue extraction, flow cytometry and bacterial culture. Preparing manuscripts, including data analysis, compilation of data, literature review and writing.

  • Student Researcher at National University of Singapore
    Jul 2020 - Aug 2020 · 2 mos

    Planned and conducted experiments to investigate the immunosuppressive function of CD137 expression on regulatory T-cells through trogocytosis. Conducting data processing and preparation of figures for manuscript.

  • Intern at Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory
    May 2019 - Aug 2019 · 4 mos

    Conducted an exploratory project on the role of cell-fate determining proteins and cell polarity in early-stage Caenorhabditis elegans embryos.