Venkatraman Ananthakrishnan

M.Pharm (Pharmacology) professional with 1.5+ years of experience in preclinical research as a Senior Research Fellow. Hands-on expertise in myocardial infarction and ischemia–reperfusion models in Wistar rats. Skilled in experimental design, animal handling, and small animal surgical procedures.

Proficient in biochemical estimations, oxidative stress assays, and cardiac biomarker analysis. Experienced in physiological monitoring (ECG, NIBP) using PowerLab systems. Strong background in data analysis using GraphPad Prism, MS Excel, and scientific documentation.

Familiar with OECD, CCSEA, and CCRAS guidelines for preclinical and toxicological studies. Knowledge of in-silico tools including molecular docking (AutoDock). Strong interest in translational research, molecular pharmacology, and neuroscience.

Senior Research Fellow - Captain Srinivasa Murthy Central Ayurveda Research Institute, CCRAS, Ministry of AYUSH (Govt. of India) - Chennai, India

(2024-10 - 2026-03)

• Assisted in acute and chronic toxicity studies, in compliance with OECD guidelines.
• Performed experiments on a chemically induced myocardial infarction model and myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury surgeries with ventilator-assisted anesthesia in rats.
• Monitored ECG and NIBP using PowerLab data acquisition systems.
• Quantified cardiac biomarkers, including CK-MB, LDH, Troponin-I, MMP-2, and MMP-9.
• Conducted oxidative stress profiling (MDA, SOD, catalase, GSH, NO).
• Measured infarct size volume using ImageJ for objective evaluation.
• Assisted in anti-fertility studies by assessing sperm morphology and motility analysis.
• Maintained detailed experimental records, dosing logs, mortality data, and study documentation. Coordinated biochemical and histopathological evaluation.

Associate STEM Content Analyst - Clarivate Analytics - Chennai, India

(2024-08 - 2024-09)

• Trained on a six-numbered set of documents for the daily extraction of in vitro, in vivo, and ex vivo activity data using CDDI from structured scientific databases.
• Developed strong skills in data standardization, scientific interpretation, and quality verification.
• Gained exposure to global scientific reporting standards and documentation accuracy.

Master of Pharmacy - Pharmacology - C.L Baid Metha College of Pharmacy (2024)

Bachelor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy - Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Paramedical Sciences, College of Pharmacy (2022)

Higher Secondary - HSC - E.B.G Matric Higher Secondary School (2017)

Secondary Education - SSLC - E.B.G Matric Higher Secondary School (2015)