Payal Baid

Results-driven Biotechnology professional with M.Sc. in Biotechnology from NITTE University (2025). Hands-on experience in molecular biology, cell culture, zebrafish animal models, and anticancer research. Certified in Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Clinical Data Management, and Clinical Trial Quality Assurance.

Seeking roles in biotechnology research, pharmaceutical industry, clinical research, or quality control where strong laboratory and analytical skills can drive meaningful scientific impact.

Post-Graduate Dissertation Researcher - NITTE University Centre for Science Education and Research (NUCSER) - Mangalore

(2024-08 - 2025-05)

Anticancer Potential of Crude Metabolites of Trichoderma Species

• Extracted and characterized secondary metabolites from Trichoderma species for anticancer screening
• Managed zebrafish husbandry including media preparation, feeding, and maintenance protocols
• Determined LC50 values of Trichoderma extracts using zebrafish toxicity models
• Evaluated developmental toxicity, anti-proliferative, and anti-angiogenic properties of bioactive extracts in zebrafish
• Performed quantitative data analysis, statistical interpretation, and scientific literature review
• Prepared structured research reports with data visualization and presented findings to supervisors

Research Intern - Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI) - Thrissur, Kerala

(2024-06 - 2024-07)

• Gained hands-on exposure to forest biotechnology and laboratory research methodologies

M.Sc. - Biotechnology - NITTE University Centre for Science Education and Research (NUCSER) (2023 - 2025)

B.Sc. - Biochemistry, Genetics & Biotechnology - Jain University School of Sciences (2020 - 2023)

Higher Secondary Education (Science) - Science - Mody Institute of Technology & Science (2019)