Sanjai Chippukutty

Results-driven Bioinformatician and Computational Biologist with dual Master's degrees in Bioinformatics (Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham) and Immunobiology (University of Arizona, USA). Hands-on international research experience at IRCAN, France, specializing in cancer transcriptomics, RNA-seq pipeline development, and repetitive element analysis. Proficient in Python, R, and machine learning frameworks for multi-omics integration and biomarker discovery.

Proven ability to independently design, execute, and communicate research-grade bioinformatics analyses. Seeking roles in bioinformatics, computational biology, research science, or life sciences data analysis — globally.

Research Intern – Cancer Transcriptomics & Bioinformatics (Thesis) at IRCAN (Institute of Research on Cancer and Aging, Universite Cote d'Azur) (2026-01 – 2026-06)

Supervisor: Dr. Baharia Mograbi

• Performed locus-specific alignment and expression quantification of Human Endogenous Retroviruses (HERVs) from cancer RNA-seq datasets using TELESCOPE, an Expectation-Maximization (EM)-based probabilistic framework.
• Resolved multi-mapping reads arising from highly repetitive genomic regions, improving quantification accuracy for repetitive element analysis.
• Conducted downstream transcriptomic analyses including quality control, normalization, correlation analysis, and robustness assessment across cancer sample cohorts.
• Interpreted HERV transcriptional activity in relation to cancer-associated gene regulation and epigenetic repression patterns.
• Built and maintained a reproducible, research-grade bioinformatics pipeline supporting ongoing cancer epigenomics research.
• Contributed to scientific reporting, data visualization, and preparation of results for publication.

Python Development Intern at MRA IT Solutions (2025-06 – 2025-07)

• Developed Python scripts for automation workflows; strengthened skills in data processing, scripting, and software development best practices.

Student Intern – Diagnostic Laboratory at Orbito Asia Diagnostics (2022-06 – 2022-07)

• Gained hands-on experience in clinical diagnostic laboratory workflows, biological sample processing, and quality control procedures.

Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Bioinformatics – Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (2026-08)

Master of Science (M.S.) in Immunobiology – University of Arizona (2026-08)