Minakshi Nayak

A self-motivated health professional with an understanding of quantitative research. Familiar with epidemiological research, skills for handling large data sets, and data analysis with knowledge of Good Clinical Practice.

Reliable team player with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented and organized professional successful in developing in-depth research projects. An enthusiastic and passionate person with solid organizational skills.

2021-11 – 2022 - 04 Laboratory Assistant 

Eurofins Clinical Diagnostics, Rijswijk 

• Conducted DNA/ RNA extraction using Allsheng
• Maintained lab by calibrating equipment and cleaning surfaces and items used
• Prepared samples for centrifugation, aliquot and preserving sample integrity
• Handled M960 machine
• Worked closely with lab staff on special projects

 2017-11 - 2021-10 PhD Student

Menzies Institute for Medical Research – PhD, Hobart, Australia

Project: Resilience for Eating and Activity Despite Inequality

Thesis Title: Understanding the patterns and predictors of sedentary behaviour amongst socioeconomically disadvantaged women

• Investigated various sociodemographic and health predictors of sedentary behaviour
• Examined the impacts of different life events on sedentary behaviour
• Using the socio-ecological model, explored the predictors of TV viewing

 2015-04 - 2017-09 Research Assistant

Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, Netherlands

Project: Combined Lifestyle Intervention and Cognitive therapy

• Studied predictors of dropouts in the obesity intervention program

 2013-05 - 2015-03 Research Assistant

Vrije University, EMGO, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Project: DALI-Vitamin D and lifestyle intervention in gestational Diabetes Mellitus prevention

• Examined lifestyle factors such as sedentary behaviour and its association with cytokines and cardiometabolic factors in overweight and obese pregnant women
• Analyzed the relationship between various cytokines and insulin resistance and fasting glucose in obese pregnant women and further examined how the level of physical activity further modified this relationship

 2003-11 - 2006-08 Assistant Surgeon

Sub-divisional Hospital, Champua, India

• Patient assessment (physical check-up, diagnosis, treatment),
• Assisted in the vaccination programs and health promotion programs arranged by hospitals and NGOs,
• Provided training to hospital staff and workers for the national program

 2002-09 - 2003-06 Assistant Surgeon

Primary Health Centre, Kalahandi, India

• Patient assessment and staff management,
• Assisted emergency health responses to disease outbreak
• Assisted various health promotion programs arranged by hospitals and NGOs.

2017-11 - 2022-08 PhD: Primary Health Care

Menzies Institute of Medical Research - University of Tasmania, Australia

2008-09 - 2009-08 Master's: Public Health (International)

University of Leeds - Leeds, UK 

1995-08 - 2001-10 Bachelor's: Medicine & Surgery

SCB Medical College, Utkal University - Cuttack, Orissa, India