Dr. Vandana Sharma, Molecular Biology, Best Researcher Award

Dr. Vandana Sharma’s professional experience spans various roles in biomedical research, clinical coordination, and laboratory management:

Medical Microbiologist/ Lab In-Charge (RT-PCR Lab):

• Duration: December 2021 – Present
• Organization: Govt. Regional Hospital Una, Himachal Pradesh
• Responsibilities: Overseeing the operations of a BSL-2 Molecular Diagnostics laboratory, conducting RT-PCR testing, sample analysis, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols and regulations.

Clinical Research Coordinator:

• Duration: January 2013 – December 2019
• Organization: Hematology Department, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi
• Responsibilities: Coordinating clinical research activities, including subject recruitment, screening, randomization, follow-up, sample collection, and data management. Ensuring adherence to study protocols and regulatory requirements.

Research Officer:

• Duration: March 2010 – December 2012
• Organization: Hematology Department, AIIMS, New Delhi
• Responsibilities: Conducting research activities related to T cell subsets and their functions in aplastic anemia. Performing experiments, data analysis, and contributing to research publications.

Junior Research Fellow:

• Duration: January 2006 – November 2006
• Organization: Plant Pathology Division, Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi
• Responsibilities: Engaged in research activities related to plant pathology, including experiments, data collection, and analysis.

Senior Research Fellow:

• Duration: April 2007 – August 2007
• Organization: Microbiology Department, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh
• Responsibilities: Conducting research on microbiological aspects, including experiments, sample processing, and analysis.

Dr. Sharma’s professional journey reflects her expertise in clinical research coordination, laboratory management, and hands-on experience in biomedical research.