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Dr. Suvanish Kumar VS is a molecular biologist specializing in application-based research. His recent research interest focuses on the genetic transformation field. He completed his post-graduation in Biotechnology at Cochin University of Science and Technology and subsequently joined the National Institute of Technology, Calicut (NITC), as a junior research fellow under an ICMR (Government of India) fellowship. Dr. Kumar earned his Doctorate from NITC in 2018.

From 2018 to 2019, Dr. Kumar worked in academia as an Assistant Professor at SAFI Institute of Advanced Studies affiliated with the University of Calicut. In 2019, he transitioned to BMT-SCTIMST, Trivandrum, where he served as Scientist-B on a Department of Biotechnology (Government of India) funded project aimed at developing 3D-printed biological skin. In 2020, he joined a Texas-based firm to contribute to the development of a renal tissue mimetic device. From 2021 to 2024 he served as Research Scientist for Accubits Invent Pvt. Ltd. leading his team in the field of genetic engineering and was part of nanotechnology and bioinformatics research teams as research manager.

With six years of research experience, Dr. Suvanish Kumar has published several papers in peer-reviewed journals, underscoring his significant contributions to the field of molecular biology.

Education

• Graduation: Biotechnology, Cochin University of Science and Technology (2010)
• Post-Graduation: Biotechnology, Cochin University of Science and Technology (2012)
• Doctoral Degree: National Institute of Technology, Calicut (NITC), (2018)

1. Suvanish Kumar, VS; Gopalakrishnan, A; Naziroglu, M; Rajanikant, GK; Calcium ion–the key player in cerebral ischemia. Current medicinal chemistry, 21, 18, 2065-2075, 2014, Bentham Science Publishers.
2. Fayaz, Shradgan M; Suvanish Kumar, VS; Rajanikant, GK; Necroptosis: who knew there were so many interesting ways to die? CNS & Neurological Disorders-Drug Targets, (Formerly Current Drug Targets-CNS & Neurological Disorders), 13, 1, 42-51, 2014, Bentham Science Publishers.
3. Fayaz, Shaik M; Suvanish Kumar, Valsala S; Rajanikant, Krishnamurthy G; Finding needles in a haystack: application of network analysis and target enrichment studies for the identification of potential anti-diabetic phytochemicals . Plos one,9, 11,e112911, 2014, Public Library of Science San Francisco, USA.
4. Fayaz, SM; Suvanish Kumar, VS; Davis, Charles K; Rajanikant, GK; Novel RIPK3-inhibitors discovered through a structure-based approach exert post-ischemic neuroprotection, Molecular diversity, 20, 719-728, 2016, Springer International Publishing.
5. Venugopal, Vishnu; Kumaran, Ajeeshkumar Kizhakkepurath; Sekhar Chatterjee, Niladri; Kumar, Suvanish; Kavilakath, Shyni; Nair, Jayarani Ramachandran; Mathew, Suseela; Biochemical Characterization of Liver Oil of Echinorhinus brucus (Bramble Shark) and Its Cytotoxic Evaluation on Neuroblastoma Cell Lines (SHSY‐5Y). Scientifica, 2016 , 1, 6294030, 2016, Wiley Online Library.
6. Sinoy, S; Fayaz, SM; Charles, KD; Suvanish, VK; Kapfhammer, Josef P; Rajanikant, GK; Amikacin inhibits miR-497 maturation and exerts post-ischemic neuroprotection. Molecular neurobiology, 54, 3683-3694, 2017 , Springer US.
7. Suvanish Kumar, VS; Pretorius, Etheresia; Rajanikant, GK; The synergistic combination of everolimus and paroxetine exerts post-ischemic neuroprotection in vitro. Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology, 38, 1383-1397, 2018, Springer US.
8. Somasekharan, Lakshmi T; Raju, Riya; Kumar, Suvanish; Geevarghese, Rency; Nair, Renjith P; Kasoju, Naresh; Bhatt, Anugya; Biofabrication of skin tissue constructs using alginate, gelatin and diethylaminoethyl cellulose bioink. International journal of biological macromolecules, 189, 398-409, 2021. Elsevier.
9. VS, Suvanish Kumar; S, Nidhin; Bioinformatic Resources for Plant Genomic Research. Current Bioinformatics, 19, 6 513-529, 2024, Bentham Science Publishers.

Professional Experience

• Junior Research Fellow: National Institute of Technology, Calicut (NITC) with an ICMR (Govt. of India) fellowship (2012)
• Assistant Professor: SAFI Institute of Advanced Studies, Affiliated with the University of Calicut (2018-2019)
• Scientist-B: BMT-SCTIMST, Trivandrum on a Department of Biotechnology (Govt. of India) funded project (2019-2020)
• Research Scientist: Texas, US-based firm focusing on the development of a renal tissue mimetic device (2020)
• Research Scientist: Research Scientist at Accubits Invent Pvt. Ltd. working on genetic transformation projects, consulting in nanotechnology and bioinformatics projects. (2020-2024)

Research Experience

Dr. Suvanish Kumar VS has accumulated 8 years of research experience, contributing significantly to various projects and publishing several papers in peer-reviewed journals. His research has predominantly focused on application-based molecular biology.

1. Cell Biology:

• Expertise in aseptic culturing techniques for primary and immortalized cell lines.
• Proficient in in vitro OGD model setup and fluorescent quenching analysis.
• Skilled in flow cytometry analysis and data interpretation.

2. Microscopic Imaging:

• Proficient in in vitro immunocytostaining and immunohistostaining techniques.
• Experienced in imaging for hematoxylin and eosin staining, Masson’s trichrome staining, and other microscopic techniques.

3. Molecular Biology:

• Skilled in the isolation, purification, and quantification of mammalian proteins, DNA, plasmids, and RNA.
• Proficient in Western blotting, mitochondrial isolation, membrane integrity analysis, primer designing, PCR, RT-PCR, and bacterial transformation.

4. Computational Biology:

• Experienced with Bioconductor package in R-studio, Maestro Schrödinger Suite for molecular dynamic simulation, Cytoscape, and network pharmacology.

5. Animal Handling:

• Basic bio-methodology expertise with laboratory mice and rats.

6. 3D-Bioprinting:

• Proficient in hydrogel-bioink synthesis with primary cell lines and 3D-bioprinting using CELLINK and Regen HU Bioprinter.

Dr. Suvanish Kumar VS’s comprehensive expertise in molecular biology, along with his extensive research experience, makes him a distinguished scientist in his field. His contributions to academia and industry showcase his dedication to advancing scientific knowledge and developing innovative solutions in biotechnology.

1. 2022, Training Program on CRISPR/Cas9 Gene Editing Technologies-ICRISAT, Hyderabad
2. 2019, Training Workshop on FACS, Cytoflex – Beckman Coulter.
3. 2019, Workshop on Basic biomethodology of laboratory mice and rats. NCBS Bangalore.
4. 2012, All India Rank 029 in National Eligibility Test (NET) forLectureship conducted by Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) and University Grants Commission (UGC), Also known as CSIR-UGC NET.
5. 2012, Training in Basic Course on Digital Cytometry- BD LSR II, Delhi.