Jigisha Ghadge

Computational biophysics researcher with a background in pharmaceutical modeling and molecular sciences. Experienced in integrating molecular dynamics simulations, machine learning and cheminformatics to investigate molecular mechanisms, drug interactions. Passionate about applying computational methods to understand structure–function relationships in biomolecules and contribute to the rational design of next-generation therapeutics.

Research Assistant - NIT Warangal - Warangal, India

(2025-01)

• Investigated protein activation mechanisms in Pseudomonas aeruginosa through molecular docking, simulation and structure-activity characterization of cyclic dipeptide ligands
• Characterized ligand-protein interactions to elucidate inhibitory and activating receptor pathways with focus on molecular mechanisms of action.

Trainee Junior Data Analyst. Full-time - Cognizant, Pharmacovigilance - India

(2021-08 - 2022-01)

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to review and validate adverse reaction data, resulting in a 15% increase in the identification of potential safety concerns

Summer Intern - Cipla Ltd. - India

(2019-06 - 2019-07)

• Collaborated with the team of Formulation scientists and learned the importance and techniques required for the formulation and testing of tablets.
• Volunteered in the Quality Assurance department and learned about deviation of procedures and handling of deviations.

Master of Pharmaceutical Modelling - Pharmaceutical Modelling - Uppsala University (2022-01 - 2024-12)

Bachelor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy - Savitribai Phule Pune University (2017-01 - 2021-12)