Jahnavi Manjunath Chowdhary

Computational biologist with expertise in multi-omics data analysis, single-cell genomics, and machine learning for biomedical research. Experienced in building reproducible Python and R pipelines for transcriptomic, proteomic, and clinical dataset integration, with a track record of translating complex analytical findings into actionable biological insights. Proven ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams across academic and industry research settings.

Teaching Assistant – Computational Biology - Northeastern University - Boston, MA

(2024-09 - 2024-12)

• Supported graduate students at office hours in Bash scripting, pipeline development, and reproducible research practices; graded assignments and provided feedback on computational analyses and result interpretation

Teaching Assistant – Computational Biology - Northeastern University - Boston, MA

(2026-01 - 2026-04)

• Supported graduate students at office hours in Bash scripting, pipeline development, and reproducible research practices; graded assignments and provided feedback on computational analyses and result interpretation

Computational Biology Co-op - Celine Biotechnologies - Boston, MA

(2025-09 - 2025-12)

• Integrated multi-omics datasets (transcriptomics, proteomics) using differential expression (DESeq2/edgeR) and pathway enrichment to identify immunotherapy targets and biomarkers
• Performed scRNA-seq analysis using Seurat and Scanpy, including clustering, cell type annotation, and characterization of immune cell states
• Analyzed SLEDAI scores across four immune age groups using two independent algorithms to assess lupus disease activity and immune aging in patient cohorts
• Generated publication-quality visualizations and figures to communicate findings to cross-functional teams of biologists and clinicians

Teaching Assistant – Professional Development - Northeastern University - Boston, MA

(2025-02 - 2025-04)

• Guided students in professional communication, scientific writing, and career preparation for roles

Research Fellow - Center for Incubation, Innovation, Research & Consultancy - India

(2022-06 - 2023-05)

• Integrated genomic and clinical data from TCGA to identify prognostic biomarkers across multiple cancer types
• Built scalable, reproducible NGS analysis pipelines with rigorous QC practices, version control, and structured documentation
• Authored manuscript sections and contributed to grant writing covering statistical methods, results interpretation, and data visualization
• Trained junior researchers in bioinformatics tools and pipeline development, fostering a collaborative team culture

Master of Science - Bioinformatics - Northeastern University (2026-05)

Bachelor of Engineering - Biotechnology - Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering (2022-05)