Niyati Raj

Research Assistant at The Roger Williams Institute of Liver Studies

London, England, United Kingdom

About

A highly skilled and dedicated researcher at the Roger Williams Institute of Liver Studies, with a master's degree in Immunology and Inflammatory Diseases, graduating with distinction. Experienced in various laboratory techniques, including cell culture, working in a Containment Level 3 Lab, CRISPR-Cas9 and microscopy. Strong background in scientific communication, mentoring students, and laboratory safety. Proven ability to manage projects, maintain meticulous records, and work collaboratively in high-stakes environments.

Experience

  • The Roger Williams Institute of Liver Studies (On-site)
    • Research Assistant
      Nov 2024 - Present · 1 yr 8 mos

      Part of the Liver Immunology, Sex-based differences, & Alcohol' (LISA) Research Group headed by Dr. Antonio Riva. The project involves investigating the role of the gut microbiome and microbial metabolites in the progression and treatment response of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) by examining microbiome profiles and testing their effects on different models

    • Research Technican
      Aug 2023 - Dec 2024 · 1 yr 5 mos

      Part of the Hepatitis B Research Group headed by Dr. Sandra Phillips. The project involves evaluating a novel therapeutic agent for CHB in partnership with a biotech company. Aim to assess the efficacy of this new agent in: 1) Preventing HBV infection/replication. 2) Activating anti-HBV immunity using human-derived pre-clinical models of HBV infection.

  • Editor for Medicine1 at Cactus Communications
    Jan 2023 - Jul 2023 · 7 mos

    Worked as Editor for Medicine. My duties included editing scientific and medicine-related manuscripts, adhering to job-specific guidelines and formatting manuscripts in tune to the journal it is meant for within provided deadlines while ensuring all subject-specific conventions are followed.

  • Freelance Writer at Friday Magazine
    Oct 2020 - Aug 2021 · 11 mos

    I interned at Friday Magazine, Gulf News. I wrote about various topics ranging from Science to Home Decor to Food to Weekend Listings and much more. Please click on the link which will take you to my website where I have put up all my articles that have been published on Friday Magazine

  • CAPS Member at CAPS- Centre For Academic And Professional Support
    Jun 2017 - Jun 2019 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    I was a member of the CLASS wing during my first year in CAPS and later became a member of the CEWS wing during my second year in CAPS. I had the opportunity to help students as well as faculty members from different parts of the world as well as from different departments with different academic and professional topics such as Manuscript editing, drafting a cover letter, resume writing and much more. Besides emceeing for various events hosted by CAPS, I had taken up different activities offered by the Club in order to further improve my confidence level as well as hone my public speaking skills.

  • Intern at Pharmax Pharmaceuticals FZ LLC
    May 2019 - May 2019 · 1 mo

    Well known and highly respected in the pharmaceutical and drug manufacturing sector, Pharmax, the first UAE-based pharmaceutical company in Dubai, UAE offered me access to drug labs where I was able to witness the production of different types of tablets. I also learnt the principles and protocols of the various drug manufacturing instruments/systems.